Comox Valley

Robin Norbury pictured last year before his motorbike trip to the Arctic Circle. File photo

Roadblock on the road back: Islander talks about his path back from addiction

Former Vancouver Island drug user says checkered past makes it tough to find work

 

Black Press file photo of the annual herring spawn in the Salish Sea.

Herring advocate skeptical about precautionary principle in Strait of Georgia

Critic questions DFO methodology in calculating harvest limits

 

Raylene Watts, left, and Alex Tuele, both from Fanny Bay, visit the Port Alberni waterfront looking for treasure on Wednesday, March 9, 2023. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)

Treasure seekers scour British Columbia for pot of ‘gold’

B.C.-based scavenger hunt offered $1,000 if someone could solve five riddles

 

Rickie Lee Jones will headline Vancouver Island MusicFest July 14-16 at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds.

Ricki Lee Jones coming to Vancouver Island MusicFest

Grammy Award-winner Rickie Lee Jones will perform at Vancouver Island MusicFest 2023.…

  • Mar 8, 2023
Rickie Lee Jones will headline Vancouver Island MusicFest July 14-16 at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds.
Pride Weekend returns to Mount Washington Alpine Resort, March 2-5. Photo supplied

Peak Pride festival runs March 2-5 at Mount Washington

Festival kicks off Thursday evening with Unicorns Reawakened

Pride Weekend returns to Mount Washington Alpine Resort, March 2-5. Photo supplied
This stolen truck ended up on a front lawn in Courtenay after the driver tried to dodge a roadblock.

Driver of stolen truck in Courtenay brought injuries onto himself, probe concludes

Independent investigation concludes into October police barricade incident in Courtenay

This stolen truck ended up on a front lawn in Courtenay after the driver tried to dodge a roadblock.
Comox Valley RCMP detachment. File photo

B.C. RCMP detachment cleared of any wrongdoing in death of man while in custody

IIO director calls for changes to the system in his report

Comox Valley RCMP detachment. File photo
Daniel Mazey sets up the cones for his attempt to beat the Guinness Book of Records world record for the fastest 20-cone slalom dribbling a soccer ball. Each cone had to be exactly 50 cm apart. Photo by Terry Farrell

VIDEO: B.C. man shatters Guinness record for slalom soccer dribbling

Daniel Mazey celebrated his 36th birthday in unique fashion: by setting a…

Daniel Mazey sets up the cones for his attempt to beat the Guinness Book of Records world record for the fastest 20-cone slalom dribbling a soccer ball. Each cone had to be exactly 50 cm apart. Photo by Terry Farrell
’Buttercup’ was rescued after being spotted running loose in Comox. Among other injuries, the dog had her muzzle taped shut. Photo courtesy BC SPCA

Dog named Buttercup found running loose with muzzle taped shut, broken leg: BC SPCA

A severely abused dog is in the care of the SPCA after…

  • Feb 16, 2023
’Buttercup’ was rescued after being spotted running loose in Comox. Among other injuries, the dog had her muzzle taped shut. Photo courtesy BC SPCA
Sergey Krasovskiy, one of the world’s top paleo-artists, painted the Comox Valley elasmosaur.

Comox Valley elasmosaur step closer to being recognized as B.C.’s official fossil

Ronna-Rae Leonard introduces private members’ bill to adopt the elasmosaur as an official symbol

  • Feb 16, 2023
Sergey Krasovskiy, one of the world’s top paleo-artists, painted the Comox Valley elasmosaur.
North Island College student Vincent Michaud in the chemistry lab at NIC’s Campbell River campus. Photo supplied

North Island College introduces new pre-health program to help fill Island health-care gaps

A new dedicated university-level pathway at North Island College will help make…

  • Feb 10, 2023
North Island College student Vincent Michaud in the chemistry lab at NIC’s Campbell River campus. Photo supplied
The Vancouver Island marmot is an endangered species. Pictured here, a marmot at Mount Washington. (Black Press file)

Violet predicts another six weeks of winter for Vancouver Island

Violet the Vancouver Island marmot is a certified groundhog with a decent track record

The Vancouver Island marmot is an endangered species. Pictured here, a marmot at Mount Washington. (Black Press file)
A take-home test kit for drug users is seen here. Testing a drug supply for fentanyl could potentially save the user’s life. Photo: Vancouver Coastal Health

Island advocates for change as toxic drug-related death toll continues to rise

Courtenay couple pushes for legalization as fatalities mount on the Island and across B.C.

A take-home test kit for drug users is seen here. Testing a drug supply for fentanyl could potentially save the user’s life. Photo: Vancouver Coastal Health
Doug Cox is the co-chair of the steering committee for the contemporary roots and traditional roots categories for the 2023 Juno Awards. The finalists for all 47 categories will be announced on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Photo by Terry Farrell

Juno committee co-chair one of many hats worn by Vancouver Island’s Doug Cox

Doug Cox is synonymous with the Vancouver Island musical arts community. If…

Doug Cox is the co-chair of the steering committee for the contemporary roots and traditional roots categories for the 2023 Juno Awards. The finalists for all 47 categories will be announced on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Photo by Terry Farrell
Sydney Doberstein’s grandfather Blake Walton chats with her mom in Our End in Mind. Photo submitted

Vancouver Island filmmaker explores MAiD in six-part documentary series

Our End in Mind received $10,000 through Telus Storyhive Voices

Sydney Doberstein’s grandfather Blake Walton chats with her mom in Our End in Mind. Photo submitted
An image created more than a decade ago by Northwest Coast artist Andy Everson was given an added touch this week to honour the passing of Vancouber Canucks’ enforcer Gino Odjick. Image by Andy Everson

B.C. Northwest Coast artist honours Canucks’ legend Gino Odjick with image

Comox Valley artist reworks 2011 work in popular late hockey player’s honour

An image created more than a decade ago by Northwest Coast artist Andy Everson was given an added touch this week to honour the passing of Vancouber Canucks’ enforcer Gino Odjick. Image by Andy Everson
Comox Valley basketball coach Larry Street. Photo by Ali Roddam

Meeting a life-saver: Longtime Island coach recalls growing up with Terry Fox

Comox Valley cancer survivor Larry Street says Fox’s efforts might have indirectly saved his life

Comox Valley basketball coach Larry Street. Photo by Ali Roddam
The 40-acre Maris Estates oceanfront property has been gifted to the Comox Valley Regional District through the federal Ecological Gifts Program. Photo supplied

40 acres of oceanfront property donated to Comox Valley Regional District to create a park

The Comox Valley Regional District has received a donation of 40 acres…

The 40-acre Maris Estates oceanfront property has been gifted to the Comox Valley Regional District through the federal Ecological Gifts Program. Photo supplied
10-year-old Ivy Costello and YANA executive director Kelly Barnie show off Ivy’s new diamond ring. Photo supplied

10-year-old all smiles after $5,600 diamond ring pops out of her Christmas cracker

Visitor from New Zealand wins grand prize in annual Comox Valley fundraiser

10-year-old Ivy Costello and YANA executive director Kelly Barnie show off Ivy’s new diamond ring. Photo supplied
Shawnigan Lake student Morgan Jackson has been named to the Canadian hockey team for the 2023 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship this month in Sweden. (Arden Gill photo)

Vancouver Island hockey player named to Canada’s U18 team

Shawnigan Lake School’s Morgan Jackson skates from the Comox Valley to national stage

  • Jan 6, 2023
Shawnigan Lake student Morgan Jackson has been named to the Canadian hockey team for the 2023 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship this month in Sweden. (Arden Gill photo)