Terry Farrell

Comox Valley RCMP responded to a report of a motorcyclist riding what appeared to be a police vehicle. Photo via rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Comox Valley RCMP respond to motorcyclist riding bike with ‘likeness’ to a police vehicle

"It is very upsetting seeing this copycat after what has happened in Portapique"

Comox Valley RCMP responded to a report of a motorcyclist riding what appeared to be a police vehicle. Photo via rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Comox Valley RCMP responded to a report of a motorcyclist riding what appeared to be a police vehicle. Photo via rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Comox Valley RCMP respond to motorcyclist riding bike with ‘likeness’ to a police vehicle

"It is very upsetting seeing this copycat after what has happened in Portapique"

Comox Valley RCMP responded to a report of a motorcyclist riding what appeared to be a police vehicle. Photo via rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Comox Mayor Russ Arnott was all decked out in his finest pirate gear for the annual Comox Nautical Days Parade Aug. 5, 2019. There will be no parade, or any other Nautical Days festivities in 2020. Photo by Terry Farrell

Comox Nautical Days latest COVID-19 victim

Comox's Nautical Days, an August long weekend staple, has been cancelled for 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Comox Mayor Russ Arnott was all decked out in his finest pirate gear for the annual Comox Nautical Days Parade Aug. 5, 2019. There will be no parade, or any other Nautical Days festivities in 2020. Photo by Terry Farrell
Tools of the trade at the 2019 Vancouver Island MusicFest. Photo by Terry Farrell

COVID-19 forces cancellation of Vancouver Island MusicFest

Announcement regarding tickets forthcoming

Tools of the trade at the 2019 Vancouver Island MusicFest. Photo by Terry Farrell
Despite calls to stay away, many lower mainland communities faced traffic coming off of BC Ferries on the Easter long weekend (file photo)

EDITORIAL: Legislate an end to non-essential travel

It should have come as little surprise that many people chose to ignore the pleas from B.C. and Alberta government officials to stay home during the long weekend.

Despite calls to stay away, many lower mainland communities faced traffic coming off of BC Ferries on the Easter long weekend (file photo)
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VIDEO: Comox Valley duo pens song, creates video to send an uplifting message during COVID-19 pandemic

Easy Street's 'We're All in this Together' features photos and video clips from around the world

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The North Island Hospital Comox Valley campus is prepared for a COVID-19 wave. Photo by Erin Haluschak

Comox Valley hospital prepared for COVID-19 wave

The North Island Hospital Comox Valley campus is preparing for a surge in COVID-19 cases in much the same fashion as hospitals across the province - opening as many beds as possible, and having contingency plans in place for the most serious of cases.

The North Island Hospital Comox Valley campus is prepared for a COVID-19 wave. Photo by Erin Haluschak
Comox Mayor Russ Arnott (right) and former mayor Paul Ives each picked up a full case of Girl Guide cookies from Woofy’s. Photo by Keith Currie

Woofy’s now selling Girl Guide Cookies

Another business has stepped up to help the Girl Guides sell their iconic cookies.

Comox Mayor Russ Arnott (right) and former mayor Paul Ives each picked up a full case of Girl Guide cookies from Woofy’s. Photo by Keith Currie
Goods Grocery opened at 140 Headquarters Road at the end of February. Photo by Terry Farrell

New Asian/Mexican grocery store opens in Courtenay

Goods Grocery moves, changes focus

Goods Grocery opened at 140 Headquarters Road at the end of February. Photo by Terry Farrell
Pacific Coastal Airlines is temporarily suspending operations, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo provided by Pacific Coastal Airlines)

Pacific Coastal Airlines suspending operations due to COVID-19 outbreak

Customers with existing reservations will be contacted directly

Pacific Coastal Airlines is temporarily suspending operations, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo provided by Pacific Coastal Airlines)
This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Photo courtesy NIAID-RML via AP.

EDITORIAL: Communities have a right to know when COVID-19 arrives locally

This week, the Comox Valley Record published two articles regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) arriving in our community.

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Photo courtesy NIAID-RML via AP.
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Courtenay doctor confirms Comox Valley’s first case of COVID-19

Dr. Tanja Daws says there is one confirmed local case

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A fan takes a photo of a band at a live concert. Photo by Terry Farrell

Music industry feeling the effects of COVID-19 pandemic

Musicians, promoters and producers alike all reeling from cancellations, venue bans

A fan takes a photo of a band at a live concert. Photo by Terry Farrell
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Courtenay ticket a $2 million BC 6/49 jackpot winner

Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Courtenay is a multi-millionaire.

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Residents of the L’Arche Comox Valley I Belong Centre, along with L’Arche personnel, pose for a picture on the front lawn of their newly opened home. The I Belong Centre, a multi-unit residential complex and community centre, celebrated its grand opening in September of 2017. Photo by Terry Farrell

EDITORIAL: Importance of L’Arche cannot be diminished

The results of an inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse on the part of L'Arche founder Jean Vanier were stunning, to say the least.

Residents of the L’Arche Comox Valley I Belong Centre, along with L’Arche personnel, pose for a picture on the front lawn of their newly opened home. The I Belong Centre, a multi-unit residential complex and community centre, celebrated its grand opening in September of 2017. Photo by Terry Farrell
Angeline Haslett of Harrison Hot Springs took her photo of singer Shakura S’Aida at the Memorial Hall in Harrison during the Harrison Festival of the Arts. (Photo by Angeline Haslett).

Shakura S’Aida and band ready to wow Courtenay audience

Shakura S'Aida and her band will play the Native Sons Hall in Courtenay, Friday, March 6, in a show music lovers, and dance lovers alike, will not want to miss.

Angeline Haslett of Harrison Hot Springs took her photo of singer Shakura S’Aida at the Memorial Hall in Harrison during the Harrison Festival of the Arts. (Photo by Angeline Haslett).
Residents of the L’Arche Comox Valley I Belong Centre, along with L’Arche personnel, pose for a picture on the front lawn of their newly opened home. The I Belong Centre, a multi-unit residential complex and community centre, celebrated its grand opening Sept. 12, 2017.

L’Arche Comox Valley community reeling over findings of inquiry into founder

The local L'Arche community is reeling in the wake of a report that has determined L'Arche founder Jean Vanier sexually abused six women, between 1975 and 1990.

Residents of the L’Arche Comox Valley I Belong Centre, along with L’Arche personnel, pose for a picture on the front lawn of their newly opened home. The I Belong Centre, a multi-unit residential complex and community centre, celebrated its grand opening Sept. 12, 2017.
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Comox Valley RCMP advise vigilance after multiple reports of a suspicious person following walkers

Description is of a man in an older, boxy white sedan

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The fire occurred at St. Brelade’s Court on Back Road. It appears to have been deliberately set. A quick response limited the damage. Photo by Terry Farrell

Comox Valley RCMP seeking witnesses to suspicious fire

Man who may have been wearing black hoodie seen fleeing area

The fire occurred at St. Brelade’s Court on Back Road. It appears to have been deliberately set. A quick response limited the damage. Photo by Terry Farrell
A group supporting the Wet’sewet’en land protectors set up with signs at the southbound entrance to Highway 19 Monday, Feb. 10. Photo by Mike Chouinard
A group supporting the Wet’sewet’en land protectors set up with signs at the southbound entrance to Highway 19 Monday, Feb. 10. Photo by Mike Chouinard