Terry Farrell

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B.C. Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson and B.C. NDP leader John Horgan. (Black Press Media files)

Commen-Terry: Early election campaign tactics are tactless

It took no time at all for the darts to start flying in this snap provincial election campaign.

B.C. Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson and B.C. NDP leader John Horgan. (Black Press Media files)
Lisa Christensen’s 11-year-old daughter, Lillithe, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes three years ago. Photo submitted

Comox Valley mom calls on government to fund breakthrough diabetes monitoring system

A Comox Valley family is urging the government to provide coverage for a breakthrough diabetes monitoring system.

Lisa Christensen’s 11-year-old daughter, Lillithe, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes three years ago. Photo submitted
Candice Robillard (centre) and her Thursday evening class don their masks for a group photo. “We only wore masks to take the photo because we couldn’t maintain distance, but do not have to wear masks during class,” said Robillard. Photo supplied

Comox Valley dance classes billed as female empowerment tool

New business focuses on 'promoting positive body image'

Candice Robillard (centre) and her Thursday evening class don their masks for a group photo. “We only wore masks to take the photo because we couldn’t maintain distance, but do not have to wear masks during class,” said Robillard. Photo supplied
Comox-raised golfer Mike Burrows won the PGA of Austria Senior Championship. Photo courtesy PGA of Austria

Comox golfer wins PGA of Austria Senior Championship

Mike Burrows goes wire-to-wire for the win

Comox-raised golfer Mike Burrows won the PGA of Austria Senior Championship. Photo courtesy PGA of Austria
Denman Island Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Rob Manering has suffered serious injuries including a broken back, as a result of a fall from a ladder at his home, Sept. 4. Photo via gofundme

Relief fund set up for Denman Island firefighter seriously injured in a fall

Deputy Fire Chief Rob Manering suffered a broken back, numerous other injuries

Denman Island Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Rob Manering has suffered serious injuries including a broken back, as a result of a fall from a ladder at his home, Sept. 4. Photo via gofundme
Six members of the BC Endurance Project start the Comox Valley half-marathon course, in an effort to qualify for the Half Marathon World Championships in Poland in October. Photo by Terry Farrell

Surrey runner qualifies for Half Marathon World Championships at special time trial event

Justin Kent qualifies with a minute to spare

Six members of the BC Endurance Project start the Comox Valley half-marathon course, in an effort to qualify for the Half Marathon World Championships in Poland in October. Photo by Terry Farrell
Lotto 6/49

Comox Valley Lotto 6/49 ticket worth big bucks

Someone smiling after Saturday, Sept. 12 draw

Lotto 6/49
Michael Leighton is wanted by the Comox Valley RCMP. Photo courtesy RCMP

Comox Valley RCMP issue arrest warrant for local man

Warrant of the week

Michael Leighton is wanted by the Comox Valley RCMP. Photo courtesy RCMP
A pod of orcas came hunting for otters off the coast of Denman Island Sunday night. (Video screen shot)

VIDEO: Orcas hunt otters near Denman Island

A Denman Island family had some Sunday evening excitement, watching from their home as a pod of orcas came hunting for food.

A pod of orcas came hunting for otters off the coast of Denman Island Sunday night. (Video screen shot)
Members of the Comox Valley Horseshoe Society take to the pitch during Tuesday ‘Fun Night’ at Lewis Park. Photo by Terry Farrell

Comox Valley Horseshoe Society all about friendly competition

Feeling lucky?

Members of the Comox Valley Horseshoe Society take to the pitch during Tuesday ‘Fun Night’ at Lewis Park. Photo by Terry Farrell
Sue Medley, playing with Colin James on the Grierson Stage at the 2019 Vancouver Island MusicFest. Photo courtesy Kirk Friederich/JKirk Photography

30 years later, Sue Medley’s hit ‘Dangerous Times’ more relevant than ever

Three decades after its release, Comox Valley resident Sue Medley's smash hit Dangerous Times resonates with the current landscape, in more ways than one.

Sue Medley, playing with Colin James on the Grierson Stage at the 2019 Vancouver Island MusicFest. Photo courtesy Kirk Friederich/JKirk Photography
Black Press file photo

Commen-Terry: Why wearing a mask makes sense to me

My name is Terry, and I wear a mask.

Black Press file photo
Seeing the home you were raised in reduced to a pile of rubble is an unpleasant feeling. Photo by Mic Farrell

Commen-Terry: Losing part of my childhood

Sunday morning I received an unwanted email.

Seeing the home you were raised in reduced to a pile of rubble is an unpleasant feeling. Photo by Mic Farrell
Jessica Termuende (seen here with her golden retriever, Cooper) is the owner of Courtenay’s newest pet care business, Far Fetched Grooming.

New pet care company opens in Courtenay

Far Fetched Grooming offers that and more

Jessica Termuende (seen here with her golden retriever, Cooper) is the owner of Courtenay’s newest pet care business, Far Fetched Grooming.
Jessica Termuende (seen here with her golden retriever, Cooper) is the owner of Courtenay’s newest pet care business, Far Fetched Grooming.

New pet care company opens in Courtenay

Far Fetched Grooming offers that and more

Jessica Termuende (seen here with her golden retriever, Cooper) is the owner of Courtenay’s newest pet care business, Far Fetched Grooming.
BC Ferries’ newest vessel, the Island Discovery, begins service on the Texada Island-Powell River route June 10. Photo supplied.

VIDEO: BC Ferries’ first hybrid vessel begins service on Texada-Powell River route June 10

New Port McNeill-Alert Bay-Sointula ferry also beginning service this month

BC Ferries’ newest vessel, the Island Discovery, begins service on the Texada Island-Powell River route June 10. Photo supplied.
Kosha and Doug Lipke take a look at a couple of the slides from among the box containing hundreds of photos that Clayton Rogers found last year. Photo by Terry Farrell

Box containing hundreds of family photos found in Courtenay returned to rightful owner

Local media sources collaborate to solve family photos mystery

Kosha and Doug Lipke take a look at a couple of the slides from among the box containing hundreds of photos that Clayton Rogers found last year. Photo by Terry Farrell
Comox Valley Pickleball Association members Evie MacDonald and Donny Cruickshank (near court) take on Sharon de Goede (orange cap) and Jill Nelson in league play at the Highland Rotary courts in Comox Monday afternoon. Pickleball courts in the Comox Valley were among the outdoor facilities that were declared re-opened last week by the emergency operations centre. For information on pickleball, visit cvpickleball.ca

Game on! Outdoor pickleball season starts up in the Comox Valley

Comox Valley Pickleball Association members Evie MacDonald and Donny Cruickshank (near court) take on Sharon de Goede (orange cap) and Jill Nelson in league play at the Highland Rotary courts in Comox Monday afternoon.

Comox Valley Pickleball Association members Evie MacDonald and Donny Cruickshank (near court) take on Sharon de Goede (orange cap) and Jill Nelson in league play at the Highland Rotary courts in Comox Monday afternoon. Pickleball courts in the Comox Valley were among the outdoor facilities that were declared re-opened last week by the emergency operations centre. For information on pickleball, visit cvpickleball.ca
A pod of orcas put on a show for the Touhey family Friday, May 8. (screengrab)

VIDEO: Orcas feeding, splashing and breaching off Hornby Island

With business on hold for the foreseeable future, Two Eagles Lodge co-owner Carolyn Touhey has been home-schooling her two grandsons.

A pod of orcas put on a show for the Touhey family Friday, May 8. (screengrab)
Tune in for the Wish You Were Beer! Virtual Happy Hour concert series and you can have your very own house concert, featuring some of the Comox Valley’s best musicians. Luke Blu Guthrie (pictured) played May 2 at Brewing Company. Photo by Terry Farrell

Comox Valley craft breweries hosting a series of live-stream concerts

Craft breweries of the Comox Valley are offering a series of live concerts, coming straight to your living room.

Tune in for the Wish You Were Beer! Virtual Happy Hour concert series and you can have your very own house concert, featuring some of the Comox Valley’s best musicians. Luke Blu Guthrie (pictured) played May 2 at Brewing Company. Photo by Terry Farrell