Renee Andor

Robb Road students hand out stickers at the farmers' market.

Comox Valley school entering final days of voting for outdoor classroom contest

Votes needed to bump Robb Road up in the final rankings

Robb Road students hand out stickers at the farmers' market.
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Comox Valley School District jobs on the line

Equivalent of 46 full-time teachers and support staff facing layoffs

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Earthquake brings Courtenay school infrastructure issues to light

G.P. Vanier Secondary School in need of an overhaul

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Grade 12 Highland student Mathew Dyck won the Comox Valley School District's first-ever gold medal in the provincial Skills Canada auto mechanics competition.

Comox Valley students’ skills shine

Five Comox Valley students have qualified to test their skills on a national stage during the Skills Canada competition in June

Grade 12 Highland student Mathew Dyck won the Comox Valley School District's first-ever gold medal in the provincial Skills Canada auto mechanics competition.
If all goes to plan, a custom skatepark will be built right here in Village Park.

Cumberland skatepark plans rolling along smoothly

Layout plans for Cumberland's proposed skatepark are expected to be complete this year

If all goes to plan, a custom skatepark will be built right here in Village Park.
Comox Valley Toy Library Society founder Rebecca Mohrs looks forward to the toy library's grand opening this weekend at the LINC Youth Centre.

Toy library opening doors this weekend

Located at the LINC Youth Centre in Courtenay, the toy library's two-day grand opening will run from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Comox Valley Toy Library Society founder Rebecca Mohrs looks forward to the toy library's grand opening this weekend at the LINC Youth Centre.
The King George Hotel was originally built in 1911 by Victor Bonora. The building that stands there today was rebuilt after the fire of 1933, which started at the hotel, according to local legend.

Historic hotel closes in Cumberland

One of Cumberland's long-standing businesses has been forced to close its doors.

The King George Hotel was originally built in 1911 by Victor Bonora. The building that stands there today was rebuilt after the fire of 1933, which started at the hotel, according to local legend.

Road to Comox Lake remains one lane only

The one-way section of Lake Road east of the Comox Lake Boat Launch will remain one-way this summer.

Young Comox Valley photographer Katie Clarkson is now booking for her annual May Photo Shoot for Cancer, which sees all proceeds go to Relay for Life.

Young photographer contributing to annual Comox Valley cancer fundraiser

Comox Valley residents can experience a photo shoot with a professional photographer, and donate to Relay for Life at the same time.

Young Comox Valley photographer Katie Clarkson is now booking for her annual May Photo Shoot for Cancer, which sees all proceeds go to Relay for Life.

Cumberland tax hike not as high as expected

Cumberland council heard March 31 that this year's proposed property tax increase is lower than what came out of March's budget discussions.

Dr. Jackson Katz says it's wrong to view male violence toward women as strictly a women's issue.

Onus on men to end violence against women

Violence against women is a men's issue and the onus falls on men to stop it from happening, according to Dr. Jackson Katz.

Dr. Jackson Katz says it's wrong to view male violence toward women as strictly a women's issue.
Luminaries are lit during Relay for Life to remember those who lost their battle with cancer.

Teams forming for annual Comox Valley cancer fundraising relay

Relay for Life may still be a while away for the Comox Valley, but now is the time to sign up a team.

Luminaries are lit during Relay for Life to remember those who lost their battle with cancer.

Tax increase in Cumberland less than expected

Cumberland council heard March 31 that this year's proposed property tax increase is lower than what came out of March's budget discussions.

Future uncertain for some Comox hospital employees

Some St. Joseph's General Hospital employees face uncertain future employment, as their jobs will not transfer to the new hospital.

Might this 1988 blockade at Strathcona Provincial Park be repeated in 2014?

Reaction swift and critical to changes in B.C. parks

Changes to B.C.'s Park Act remind Marlene Smith of defending Strathcona Provincial Park during the Strathcona Blockade of 1988.

Might this 1988 blockade at Strathcona Provincial Park be repeated in 2014?
Andrew Mcloughlin trains at Comox Valley Boxing Club.

Losing weight with help

With another 150 pounds off his frame, Andrew Mcloughlin will be able to shape up to climb the Comox Glacier.

Andrew Mcloughlin trains at Comox Valley Boxing Club.
Isaac Leblanc, 28, continues to regain his strength after being hospitalized more than two years ago with a mysterious illness that left him paralyzed and unable to speak. His mother, Wendy Leblanc, was by his side supporting him the entire time.

Recovery ‘full-time job’

When asked how his physiotherapy is going, Isaac Leblanc smiles and says it's like a "full-time job."

Isaac Leblanc, 28, continues to regain his strength after being hospitalized more than two years ago with a mysterious illness that left him paralyzed and unable to speak. His mother, Wendy Leblanc, was by his side supporting him the entire time.

Ferry workers appealing Denman Island cable ferry decision

Ferry workers will seek an appeal of the BC Ferry commissioner's decision approving major spending to build a cable ferry

Filmmaker Jordie Robinson (back from left) and Young Cooks program facilitator Debi Brummel help celebrate the program's completion with Young Cooks participants Maddison, Marisha, and (front from left) David, Embeth and Corbin.

Comox Valley youth learning where their food comes from

The latest session of the Young Cooks program culminated with a screening of a film in which the young cooks themselves were stars.

Filmmaker Jordie Robinson (back from left) and Young Cooks program facilitator Debi Brummel help celebrate the program's completion with Young Cooks participants Maddison, Marisha, and (front from left) David, Embeth and Corbin.
A section of Ulverston Avenue between Cumberland Junior School (pictured) and Cumberland Elementary School will be closed to traffic to enable safe passage for students between the two buildings.

Work to combine two Cumberland schools on track

The project to merge the two Cumberland schools into one campus is so far on track to happen this summer.

A section of Ulverston Avenue between Cumberland Junior School (pictured) and Cumberland Elementary School will be closed to traffic to enable safe passage for students between the two buildings.