Courtenay

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
The Greg Bush (pictured) Quintet returns to Courtenay Oct. 20 to play at the Flying Canoe. Photo supplied

Greg Bush playing for Georgia Strait Jazz Society members and guests

Although Greg Bush lives in Nanaimo, his contribution to the Comox Valley…

The Greg Bush (pictured) Quintet returns to Courtenay Oct. 20 to play at the Flying Canoe. Photo supplied
The Comox Valley Regional District is to receive $29,000 from the Environment Ministry's Wood Stove Exchange Program, which provides incentives to replace old stoves with cleaner options. File photo

LETTER – Courtenay council’s approach to wood burning upsets resident

Dear editor, Isn’t it ironic that on page A3 of last Wednesday’s…

  • Oct 19, 2022
The Comox Valley Regional District is to receive $29,000 from the Environment Ministry's Wood Stove Exchange Program, which provides incentives to replace old stoves with cleaner options. File photo
The Rocky Horror Show is taking place at the Old Church Theatre, Oct. 27-31. Photo supplied

Rocky Horror Show to be performed live in Courtenay

Old Church Theatre hosts Three Legged Dog production of cult classic

The Rocky Horror Show is taking place at the Old Church Theatre, Oct. 27-31. Photo supplied
May luck be yours this Halloween as you veer off into The LINC Youth Centre Haunted House in Courtenay. Photo supplied

Courtenay youth centre Haunted House promises thrills and chills

The Comox Valley’s premiere Haunted House experience is returning to The LINC…

  • Oct 17, 2022
May luck be yours this Halloween as you veer off into The LINC Youth Centre Haunted House in Courtenay. Photo supplied
Stop by End of the Roll Flooring Centre in Courtenay for advise from their flooring experts, and until Nov. 6 scan your in-store QR code to win free flooring.

Asked and answered: Your 5 most common flooring questions

Courtenay flooring experts share their knowledge

  • Oct 17, 2022
Stop by End of the Roll Flooring Centre in Courtenay for advise from their flooring experts, and until Nov. 6 scan your in-store QR code to win free flooring.
FD & Interiors owner Linda Ritchie invites you to celebrate the business’ 40th birthday, October 21st at its 5th Street location.

Downtown Courtenay business celebrating 40 years

Cupcakes, prizes, snacks and libations – FD & Interiors is celebrating 40…

  • Oct 17, 2022
FD & Interiors owner Linda Ritchie invites you to celebrate the business’ 40th birthday, October 21st at its 5th Street location.
Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells receives a kiss from his wife Michelle after hearing the election results, Saturday at the Filberg Centre. Wells has been elected to his second term as mayor. Scott Stanfield photo

Bob Wells retains Courtenay mayoral seat

Incumbent Doug Hillian tops the polls among councillors

Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells receives a kiss from his wife Michelle after hearing the election results, Saturday at the Filberg Centre. Wells has been elected to his second term as mayor. Scott Stanfield photo
In Kimberley, voting will take place at McKim School, 689 Rotary Drive, between the voting hours of 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

It’s Election Day in Comox: Here’s everything you need to know

The next reign of local leaders is expected to be named Saturday…

In Kimberley, voting will take place at McKim School, 689 Rotary Drive, between the voting hours of 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
This home in Crown Isle is one of the grand prize options in the Millionaire Lottery.

Courtenay home package a grand prize option in Millionaire Lottery

Another lottery, another grand prize option in Courtenay. The Millionaire Lottery tickets…

  • Oct 14, 2022
This home in Crown Isle is one of the grand prize options in the Millionaire Lottery.
World Community has added its name to the list of Kus-kus-sum sponsors along the fenceline on Dyke Road. From left: Caila Holbrook of Project Watershed, and World Community board members Chris Carter and Murray Kennedy-MacNeill. Scott Stanfield photo

World Community adds name to list of Kus-kus-sum sponsors

World Community has added its name to the list of sponsors along…

  • Oct 14, 2022
World Community has added its name to the list of Kus-kus-sum sponsors along the fenceline on Dyke Road. From left: Caila Holbrook of Project Watershed, and World Community board members Chris Carter and Murray Kennedy-MacNeill. Scott Stanfield photo
Tin Town is in the MU-4 zone, where the City of Courtenay is discontinuing solid waste collection. Scott Stanfield photo

Courtenay discontinues solid waste collection for multi-use four

The City of Courtenay is discontinuing solid waste collection for multi-use four…

Tin Town is in the MU-4 zone, where the City of Courtenay is discontinuing solid waste collection. Scott Stanfield photo
Vanier’s junior girls volleyball team placed fifth at a tourney at Camosun College, Tuesday in Victoria. Dave Ingram photo

Strong results for Courtenay junior girls volleyball team

The junior girls volleyball team at Vanier placed seventh out of 16…

  • Oct 13, 2022
Vanier’s junior girls volleyball team placed fifth at a tourney at Camosun College, Tuesday in Victoria. Dave Ingram photo
GP Vanier grad David Yen has received the Governor General Award for 2022. Photo supplied

GP Vanier’s 2022 Governor General Award winner posts nearly perfect grades

David Yen will be heading off to the University of Waterloo with…

GP Vanier grad David Yen has received the Governor General Award for 2022. Photo supplied
Anderson Amar and Hyde Trio is playing at the Flying Canoe on Oct. 13.

Anderson, Amare and Hyde trio playing for Georgia Straight Jazz Society

By Malcolm Holt Special to Black Press Enjoy a night of classic…

Anderson Amar and Hyde Trio is playing at the Flying Canoe on Oct. 13.