Every week we feature Valley history taken from our back issues.
Five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record:
A kilo of cocaine was off local streets thanks to the efforts of the Comox Valley RCMP’s Street Crew Unit (SCU).
According to RCMP Const. Tammy Douglas, two Cumberland residents were arrested Monday after being stopped by police. During a search of the vehicle a kilogram of cocaine was found in their possession.
Ten years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record:
Not since it was established in 1915 has the Courtenay Fire Department had a woman in the ranks, and now Debbi McLachlan has the honor of being the first.
“It’s about being able to do the job, it’s not about being male or female,” she said.
Fire Chief Terry Towle said, “The guys are very supportive… All we have to do really is finish the woman’s change room now.”
Fifteen years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record:
An anthology containing stories by two Comox Valley authors (Margo McLoughlin and Matt Hughes) has won the prestigious Canadian Library Association Young Adult Award.
The collection of 14 short stories for and about teenagers was entitled Takes. It was published the previous year by Saskatoon’s Thistledown Press, and won the publisher a Saskatchewan Book Award.
Twenty years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record:
The speed limit on Cumberland Road was too low, said resident Beverly Muloin.
In her letter to Cumberland council, Muloin protests the lowering of the speed limit, from 80 to 60 km/h. She said it encourages tailgates and cars trying to pass when it is unsafe.
Twenty five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record:
Richard Von Fuch said Goose Spit is a prime location for a nudist beach because of its beauty and size. It was big enough for nudes and non-nudes to co-exist, he said. Von Fuch also wanted to see a nude swimming session at the sports centre pool.
The idea might not be as outrageous as it seems. The International Naturist Club reported that such activities were growing fast in Quebec.
