Every Friday we feature Valley history taken from our back issues.
Five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record:
Politicians went on at great lengths about how cycling promotes a healthier lifestyle.
A 65-year-old longtime Courtenay resident is actually cycling right across Canada in his effort to improve road safety conditions for cyclists.
“Safer roads would encourage more people to cycle” rather than use automotive transport, he notes.
Ten years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record:
Under beautiful sunny skies, First Nations, dignitaries and residents from all over the Valley gathered to officially unveil two new totem poles which now grace the entrance to Lewis Park.
Chief Calvin Hunt, carver of the two new poles, was joined by MLA Stan Hagen and Courtenay’s Mayor Ron Webber to dedicate the poles to the city.
“The totem poles will be a long lasting legacy for the Lewis Park and the City of Courtenay,” Webber said.
Fifteen years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record:
Lou and Tony Cruz, builders of Crossman Homes’ new subdivision in east Courtenay, know a good thing when they see one.
The first phase of eight Power Smart single family homes have sold so well, the company is starting work on 21 more Power Smart homes in the same neighbourhood.
Power Smart homes incorporate advanced, energy-saving features including energy-rated windows, water-saving plumbing features and energy-efficient lighting.
Twenty years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record:
Poised to hit the bricks without notice, hospital workers have been waiting for marching orders since talks broke down.
About 29,000 Hospital Employees Union members throughout B.C. will participate in the job action called by the HEU executive. A strike would cut St. Joseph’s staff by 50 per cent.
Twenty-five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record:
Fortune smiled on a Courtenay great-grandfather with a $50,000 cheque from the B.C./49 this week, the B.C. Lottery Corporation has announced. Roy Parkin, 77, says he’ll use his windfall to hold a family celebration and travel.
