Erin Haluschak

Comox Valley Nature seeking Courtenay’s help to restore Garry oaks in Vanier Forest

"If we wait another two years, we will lose certainly another 20 per cent (of the Garry oaks) …"

5th Street bridge completion date delayed by one month

The schedule has been impacted by scaffolding installation

Comox Valley in Level 4 drought, little precipitation in forecast

'This is the driest month of the year'

Cumberland Fire Department extinguish early morning brush fire

Crews attending the fire which grew to about one acre in size

Anonymous donor helps LUSH Valley toward goal of permanent home

The major donor said she was not exposed to farming or vegetable gardening in her suburban childhood

Physician asking Courtenay council for support for no-cost prescription contraception

'This is a policy that empowers people and promotes equality and health outcomes…'

Courtenay waives rental fee for Island Health’s COVID-19 Filberg Centre clinic

Island Health indicated they are unable to pay the rental amount

Busy as a bee

Shamrock Farm offers free summer event with Lavender Open Farm Days

Raising the flag

Pride flag flying at North Island College in Courtenay

Weekend fire damages home in Royston

Home was not occupied at the time; major damage to roof and upper floor

Snowbirds returning to the Island for Op Inspiration

The goal of Op Inspiration is to pay tribute to healthcare workers

Comox council briefs: street closures, parklet program extension

Council has voted in favour of extending the temporary parklet program until June 1, 2022

Lack of precipitation ‘particularly distressing’ for Valley drought situation

The last measurable rainfall amount recorded at the Comox weather station was June 16

Comox Valley headed for the silver screen

A feature film is slated for production in the area in September

Artisans, food and theatre set to return to Filberg Park

Filberg Live is "a way to bring life back into the park …"

Annual lavender farm days offering expanded hours at Comox’s Shamrock Farm

"The lavender fields are uplifting and really calming"

Motorists assist with extinguishing multiple grass fires along Courtenay roadway

Five separate fires were spotted along Ryan Road

Courtenay gives greenlight to raising hens within the city

The bylaw allows up to six hens in residential lots within the city

Megan Dalziel G.P. Vanier Secondary Memorial Bursary recipient announced

The bursary was established to honour Dalziel, who excelled in academics and athletics at Vanier

Courtenay to move forward with KFN Cultural and Heritage Policy

The policy describes KFN's standards and procedures for the management of archaeological sites