Courtenay

Steve Pederson stands guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Confederation Square, in Ottawa. Pederson recently completed his seven-week sentry duty. Photo supplied

Courtenay man completes seven-week term guarding the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

Master Corporal Steve Pederson has been a Canadian Ranger for 31 years.…

Steve Pederson stands guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Confederation Square, in Ottawa. Pederson recently completed his seven-week sentry duty. Photo supplied
2021 Courtenay Remembrance Day Ceremony. Photo by Terry Farrell

Legions host Remembrance Day ceremonies in all three Comox Valley municipalities

Spearheaded by their respective Legions, all three Comox Valley municipalities are hosting…

  • Nov 10, 2022
2021 Courtenay Remembrance Day Ceremony. Photo by Terry Farrell
The Comox Valley elasmosaur is celebrating its 80,000,034th birthday. File photo

Courtenay Museum celebrating elasmosaur’s 80,000,034th birthday

What do you get an 80,000,034-year-old dinosaur for its birthday? Find out…

  • Nov 9, 2022
The Comox Valley elasmosaur is celebrating its 80,000,034th birthday. File photo
The Journeymen - A Tribute to Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana will play at the Sid Williams Theatre on Nov. 13.

Clapton and Santana tribute in Courtenay doubles as a fundraiser for veterans

Nothing is more central to rock mythology than the cult of the…

  • Nov 8, 2022
The Journeymen - A Tribute to Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana will play at the Sid Williams Theatre on Nov. 13.
Courtenay firefighters extinguished a chimney fire Monday evening at the Yellow Deli on 5th Street. Scott Stanfield photo

Firefighters extinguish chimney fire at Courtenay eatery

Courtenay firefighters responded to a chimney fire at the Yellow Deli on…

  • Nov 8, 2022
Courtenay firefighters extinguished a chimney fire Monday evening at the Yellow Deli on 5th Street. Scott Stanfield photo
Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells addresses the gallery at the inaugural meeting of the newly elected city council, Monday at the CVRD Civic Room. Scott Stanfield photo

Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells delivers inaugural address

Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells addressed a full gallery at the inaugural meeting…

  • Nov 7, 2022
Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells addresses the gallery at the inaugural meeting of the newly elected city council, Monday at the CVRD Civic Room. Scott Stanfield photo
The Island Coastal Economic Trust service area. Image, ICET

Island Coastal Economic Trust hopes for permanent funding

Courtenay motion unanimously supported at UBCM

The Island Coastal Economic Trust service area. Image, ICET
The grand prize in the Kus-kus-sum raffle is a kiln cast, glass coho salmon sculpture elegantly placed among metal eelgrass and driftwood, created by Christopher Smith of Glaskrafter Art Glass. Retails at $4,750.

Raffle to raise funds for Kus-kus-sum project in Courtenay

Project Watershed is hosting a raffle to raise funds for the Kus-kus-sum…

  • Nov 3, 2022
The grand prize in the Kus-kus-sum raffle is a kiln cast, glass coho salmon sculpture elegantly placed among metal eelgrass and driftwood, created by Christopher Smith of Glaskrafter Art Glass. Retails at $4,750.
As of January, single-residential homes and duplexes in Courtenay may place food waste at the curb for composting, along with weekly yard waste. Photo supplied

Food waste curbside collection coming to Courtenay

Courtenay residents will soon have a new curbside collection service for food…

  • Nov 3, 2022
As of January, single-residential homes and duplexes in Courtenay may place food waste at the curb for composting, along with weekly yard waste. Photo supplied
Construction of the new building on 6th Street that will house Too Good To Be Threw is nearly complete. A fire destroyed the original store on Jan. 20, 2019. Scott Stanfield

Popular thrift store returning to downtown Courtenay

Too Good To be Threw to re-open at 367 6th St.

Construction of the new building on 6th Street that will house Too Good To Be Threw is nearly complete. A fire destroyed the original store on Jan. 20, 2019. Scott Stanfield
Downtown Courtenay came alive Monday afternoon with young trick or treaters for the annual Courtenay Halloween Parade and Party. Scott Stanfield photo

Halloween fun geared for young trick or treaters

By 3 p.m. on Halloween Monday, downtown Courtenay was alive with young…

  • Nov 1, 2022
Downtown Courtenay came alive Monday afternoon with young trick or treaters for the annual Courtenay Halloween Parade and Party. Scott Stanfield photo
Members of Courtenay council and the Courtenay Legion raised the Poppy Flag, Friday at City Hall. Scott Stanfield photo

Poppy Flag raised at Courtenay City Hall

Members of Courtenay council and the Courtenay Legion raised the Poppy Flag,…

  • Oct 28, 2022
Members of Courtenay council and the Courtenay Legion raised the Poppy Flag, Friday at City Hall. Scott Stanfield photo
The junior boys volleyball team from Isfeld won all six matches to win the North Zone championship last weekend in Campbell River. Photo supplied

Isfeld junior boys win North Island volleyball title

The Ecole Mark Isfeld junior boys volleyball team had a couple great…

  • Oct 28, 2022
The junior boys volleyball team from Isfeld won all six matches to win the North Zone championship last weekend in Campbell River. Photo supplied
Black Press file photo of fireworks.

Courtenay residents reminded of fireworks restrictions

With Halloween weekend approaching, the City of Courtenay and the Courtenay Fire…

  • Oct 26, 2022
Black Press file photo of fireworks.
Catholic Women's League is hosting its annual charity fundraiser on Oct. 29. Stock image

Courtenay Catholic Women’s League hosting its annual charity fundraiser

On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Catholic Women’s League is hosting its annual…

  • Oct 26, 2022
Catholic Women's League is hosting its annual charity fundraiser on Oct. 29. Stock image
Downtown Courtenay. Black Press file photo

Meeting the needs of Courtenay’s downtown

DCBIA is looking for downtown and nearby businesses to complete a survey

Downtown Courtenay. Black Press file photo
File photo of a story walk last year in Courtenay. Walk With Me is an arts-based community action project that seeks to uncover the human dimensions of the toxic drug poisoning crisis.

Comox Valley strengthening community workshops, training offered

Comox Valley strengthening community workshops and training opportunities are available free of…

  • Oct 24, 2022
File photo of a story walk last year in Courtenay. Walk With Me is an arts-based community action project that seeks to uncover the human dimensions of the toxic drug poisoning crisis.
The Courtenay Airpark Lagoon was littered with dead salmon Friday, Oct. 21. Scott Stanfield photo

Drought conditions killing fish

The Courtenay Airpark Lagoon was full of dead salmon on Friday —…

  • Oct 24, 2022
The Courtenay Airpark Lagoon was littered with dead salmon Friday, Oct. 21. Scott Stanfield photo
Contributed photo, left to right: CR Lawyers LLP partner Lyle Carlstrom, Jiffy Lube owners Kevin Wilson and Boom Khianchanat, IWC executive director Jim Brennan, and IWC finance and office manager Amy Gibson.

Courtenay Jiffy Lube donates $10,000 to Immigrant Welcome Centre

Jiffy Lube Courtenay surprised The Immigrant Welcome Centre (IWC) with a $10,000…

Contributed photo, left to right: CR Lawyers LLP partner Lyle Carlstrom, Jiffy Lube owners Kevin Wilson and Boom Khianchanat, IWC executive director Jim Brennan, and IWC finance and office manager Amy Gibson.
The annual Courtenay Halloween Parade and Party is a free event at the Lewis Centre and downtown from 3-5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31. Photo supplied

Halloween parade, party fun in Courtenay

This Halloween, get your spook on and come on over to the…

  • Oct 19, 2022
The annual Courtenay Halloween Parade and Party is a free event at the Lewis Centre and downtown from 3-5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31. Photo supplied
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