Terry Farrell

A wind advisory has been issued for the Eastern side of Vancouver island. Black Press file photo

Wind advisory for Eastern Vancouver Island

Batten down the hatches; there's a windstorm coming our way.

A wind advisory has been issued for the Eastern side of Vancouver island. Black Press file photo
The Wayward Distillation House in Courtenay is a craft distillery, which produces high-end spirits.

Wayward, Shelter Point distilleries both earn gold at Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition

The 2020 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition (CASC) results are in, and a couple of local distilleries did themselves proud.

The Wayward Distillation House in Courtenay is a craft distillery, which produces high-end spirits.

Editorial: Affordable housing is no longer affordable

What is affordable housing?

Have A Heart musical theatre returns to Comox United Church

Have A Heart musical theatre celebrates 10 years of fundraising

Five units at the Buckley Bay Rest Stop electric vehicle charging stations have been disabled by vandals. Photo via @YooGwa/Twitter

Vandals sever cables at Comox Valley EV charging station

All five charging outlets at the Buckley Bay rest stop have been damaged

Five units at the Buckley Bay Rest Stop electric vehicle charging stations have been disabled by vandals. Photo via @YooGwa/Twitter
Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells and La Pachi Premium Cannabis owner Patricia Mazzucca Cury cut the ribbon, marking the official opening of the city’s first privately-owned retail cannabis outlet, Jan. 24. The store is located at 2270 Cliffe Avenue. Photo by Terry Farrell

Courtenay’s first privately-owned retail cannabis store now open

Courtenay's first privately-owned retail cannabis outlet is open for business.

Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells and La Pachi Premium Cannabis owner Patricia Mazzucca Cury cut the ribbon, marking the official opening of the city’s first privately-owned retail cannabis outlet, Jan. 24. The store is located at 2270 Cliffe Avenue. Photo by Terry Farrell
This map shows the power outages in the Comox Valley as of 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. Work is being done to restore power to all customers.

Storm causes power outages across Vancouver Island; Courtenay area hit hardest

A windstorm on Vancouver Island and the South Coast has caused damage to BC Hydro infrastructure, leading to power outages for customers.

This map shows the power outages in the Comox Valley as of 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. Work is being done to restore power to all customers.
Gp Vanier in Courtenay. Circa 2018. Photo courtesy Comox Valley Schools

UPDATE: ‘Hold and secure’ order at Georges P. Vanier Secondary after report of weapon-related incident

'Hold and secure' protocol was implemented at Georges P. Vanier Secondary School in Courtenay, after reports of an incident on school grounds.

Gp Vanier in Courtenay. Circa 2018. Photo courtesy Comox Valley Schools
An ambulance flipped on Highway 19 one kilometre south of the Cook Creek intersection. Reports are that the ambulance attendants are OK. Photo by Gary Mugford
An ambulance flipped on Highway 19 one kilometre south of the Cook Creek intersection. Reports are that the ambulance attendants are OK. Photo by Gary Mugford
First responders prepare to transfer the victim of a single-vehicle incident from an SUV to an awaiting ambulance on Highway 19 southbound, just south of the Puntledge River bridge, Tuesday morning. Photo by Terry Farrell

Vehicle veers off Highway 19, driver hospitalized

One person was sent to hospital after a single-vehicle incident on Highway 19 southbound, Tuesday morning.

First responders prepare to transfer the victim of a single-vehicle incident from an SUV to an awaiting ambulance on Highway 19 southbound, just south of the Puntledge River bridge, Tuesday morning. Photo by Terry Farrell
Christmas carollers seen at the top of Comox Road in Comox. Photo by Terry Farrell
Christmas carollers seen at the top of Comox Road in Comox. Photo by Terry Farrell
Comox Fire Rescue firefighters attend an apartment fire at Mariner Apartments early Friday morning, Dec. 20, 2019. Photo by CTV News Vancouver island

Heavy smoke forces evacuation of Comox apartment building

Mariner Apartment tenants evacuated after smoke fills second and third-floor hallways

Comox Fire Rescue firefighters attend an apartment fire at Mariner Apartments early Friday morning, Dec. 20, 2019. Photo by CTV News Vancouver island
BC Hydro crews assess the situation after a tree fell onto power lines in Union Bay. Photo by Carolyn Touhey

Updated: Single vehicle incident brings down power line, closes Highway 19A at Fanny Bay

A single-motor vehicle incident has caused power lines to be downed at Mystery Beach Road in Fanny Bay. Island Highway South (19A) is closed and traffic is being diverted while BC Hydro crews assess the situation.

BC Hydro crews assess the situation after a tree fell onto power lines in Union Bay. Photo by Carolyn Touhey
Lauren Collins photo Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, right, speaks to a crowd of about 20 people at Parksville Community Park earlier this year while Courtenay-Alberni NDP MP Gord Johns looks on.

Courtenay-Alberni NDP MP Gord Johns says Scheer’s resignation not surprising

Pressure is on NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, as the lone major party leader remaining in the opposition

Lauren Collins photo Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, right, speaks to a crowd of about 20 people at Parksville Community Park earlier this year while Courtenay-Alberni NDP MP Gord Johns looks on.
One person escaped injury-free after fire razed through the basement of a home on Stewart Avenue in Courtenay in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Dec. 4. The fire has been deemed suspicious and RCMP are investigating. Photo by Terry Farrell

RCMP investigating suspicious Courtenay house fire

Article has been updated with statement from RCMP

One person escaped injury-free after fire razed through the basement of a home on Stewart Avenue in Courtenay in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Dec. 4. The fire has been deemed suspicious and RCMP are investigating. Photo by Terry Farrell
Town of Comox parks superintendent Al Fraser places the James Stratton commemorative plaque at the base of the tree purchased by James’s widow, Laurance. Photo by Terry Farrell

Courtenay widow turns to Town of Comox for commemorative item to honour late husband

After being turned down by City of Courtenay, Laurance Stratton found Comox more receptive

Town of Comox parks superintendent Al Fraser places the James Stratton commemorative plaque at the base of the tree purchased by James’s widow, Laurance. Photo by Terry Farrell
The five candidates vying for the seat in the Courtenay-Alberni riding. Photos supplied
The five candidates vying for the seat in the Courtenay-Alberni riding. Photos supplied
The five candidates vying for the seat in the Courtenay-Alberni riding. Photos supplied
The five candidates vying for the seat in the Courtenay-Alberni riding. Photos supplied
Ninety-two-year-old Courtenay author Betty Annand has completed Gladys Tunner trilogy, with “The Lady From New York.” The book launch is set for Sept. 15 at the Florence Filberg Centre. Photo by Terry Farrell

92-year-old Courtenay author completes Gladys Tunner trilogy

Betty Annand's third book to be launched Sept. 15

Ninety-two-year-old Courtenay author Betty Annand has completed Gladys Tunner trilogy, with “The Lady From New York.” The book launch is set for Sept. 15 at the Florence Filberg Centre. Photo by Terry Farrell
A fire broke out in the roof of Living Room Pharmacy in Courtenay early Wednesday morning. Courtenay Fire Department Chief Don Bardonnex credited the sprinkler system for containing the fire to a small area until firefighters arrived to extinguish the flames. Photo by Terry Farrell

Fire at Living Room Pharmacy in Courtenay

Small fire confined to roof area

A fire broke out in the roof of Living Room Pharmacy in Courtenay early Wednesday morning. Courtenay Fire Department Chief Don Bardonnex credited the sprinkler system for containing the fire to a small area until firefighters arrived to extinguish the flames. Photo by Terry Farrell