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Fans lined both sides of Comox Avenue to watch the BC Day Parade. Photo by Terry Farrell

PHOTOS: Comox BC Day Parade

Families lined both sides of Comox Avenue for the return of the…

 

The Comox Valley Pipe Band led the way for the 2022 Courtenay Canada Day Parade. Photo by Terry Farrell

PHOTOS: Thousands line 5th Street for Courtenay’s Canada Day Parade

The Courtenay Canada Day Parade returned for the first time since 2019,…

 

People arrive at a city park on Canada Day in Montreal, Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Canada Day celebrations are making a return after two years of scaled-down festivities, but some Canadians hoping to catch a traditional parade may be out of luck. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Some cities rethinking Canada Day parades amid rising costs, funding challenges

Montreal not the only city concerned about Canada Day parade costs and security

 

The Royal Canadian Navy participates in the 122nd Thrifty Foods Victoria Day Parade. (Kiernan Green/News Staff)

VIDEO: Thrifty Foods Victoria Day Parade returns to Victoria for 122nd showing

This year’s parade drew 75 entries as spectators lined Douglas Street

The Royal Canadian Navy participates in the 122nd Thrifty Foods Victoria Day Parade. (Kiernan Green/News Staff)
The Comox Valley Christmas Parade returned to downtown Courtenay, Sunday afternoon, after a one-year absence. Scott Stanfield photos

Comox Valley Christmas Parade returns to downtown Courtenay

The Comox Valley Christmas Parade returned to downtown Courtenay, Sunday afternoon, after…

  • Dec 5, 2021
The Comox Valley Christmas Parade returned to downtown Courtenay, Sunday afternoon, after a one-year absence. Scott Stanfield photos
The annual Courtenay Halloween Parade and Party is Saturday, Oct. 30. Photo supplied

Spooktacular fun planned in downtown Courtenay Oct. 30.

Get on your broomstick and follow the witches and black cats to…

  • Oct 18, 2021
The annual Courtenay Halloween Parade and Party is Saturday, Oct. 30. Photo supplied
Downtown Courtenay welcomes you to participate in the 2021 Comox Valley Christmas Parade. Sunday December 5, at 2 p.m. Photo by Kim Stallknecht

Comox Valley Christmas Parade to return after one-year absence

After approval from health authorities, the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association has…

  • Oct 12, 2021
Downtown Courtenay welcomes you to participate in the 2021 Comox Valley Christmas Parade. Sunday December 5, at 2 p.m. Photo by Kim Stallknecht
Hundreds of Summerland residents honked and waved in a show of support as they drove past the Lekhi family home on Hespeler Road on July 16. The home had been vandalized and racist graffiti had been spray painted on the walls on July 13. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

VIDEO: Parade held to show support for Okanagan family targeted by racism

Hundreds of Summerland residents drove past the Lekhi family home on the evening of July 16

Hundreds of Summerland residents honked and waved in a show of support as they drove past the Lekhi family home on Hespeler Road on July 16. The home had been vandalized and racist graffiti had been spray painted on the walls on July 13. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Comox youngster Chase Petersen had a birthday party for the ages on April 28. Photo by Terry Farrell

VIDEO: Drive-by parade for B.C. boy features superheroes, from land and sky

Chase Petersen has a “super” birthday parade

Comox youngster Chase Petersen had a birthday party for the ages on April 28. Photo by Terry Farrell
Comox youngster Chase Petersen had a birthday party for the ages on April 28. Photo by Terry Farrell

VIDEO: Drive-by parade for Comox boy features superheroes, on land and in the sky

Chase Petersen has a “super” birthday parade

Comox youngster Chase Petersen had a birthday party for the ages on April 28. Photo by Terry Farrell
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