Comox Valley

On Sept. 5, volunteers from the CVSAR gathered at a fundraiser hosted by Thierry Vrain organized to thank the former for their role in saving his life. (Photo from Bob Wells’s Facebook page)

Rescued Island man raised more than $33,000 for Search and Rescue

Thierry Vrain and his wife grateful for the generosity of the Comox Valley community

 

In this photo posted to social media on May 2, needles and other garbage can be seen left on a picnic table near the playground at the Parksville Community Park. - Facebook photo

Island mayor happy drug use in parks being phased out by province

Sweeping changes prohibit the use of drugs near parks in B.C., including Courtenay

 

On the evening of Sept. 12, more than 1,500 supporters gathered at Pierre Poilievre’s rally in Black Creek. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

Conservative Party of Canada leader holds rally in Black Creek

Over 1,500 supporters gathered to hear Pierre Poilievre

 

Jayden Hargreaves (middle), 18, is this year’s ambassador for the Vancouver Island Walk & Roll for MDC at Courtenay’s Airpark on Sept. 23. Photo courtesy of Denise Hargreaves

Annual walk for muscular dystrophy returning to Vancouver Island

The Walk & Roll for Muscular Dystrophy Canada will be hosted in the Comox Valley

Jayden Hargreaves (middle), 18, is this year’s ambassador for the Vancouver Island Walk & Roll for MDC at Courtenay’s Airpark on Sept. 23. Photo courtesy of Denise Hargreaves
Hundreds of winged smaller yellow ants (Lasius claviger) are ready to take off for their nuptial flight. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Fairweather)

Love is in the air: Flying ants meet to mate on Vancouver Island

For a few hours, millions of ants simultaneously swarmed the region for their yearly mating ritual

Hundreds of winged smaller yellow ants (Lasius claviger) are ready to take off for their nuptial flight. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Fairweather)
13- year old Storm Sampson was last seen in Parksville on Aug. 16. Photo submitted

Missing Comox Valley teen last seen in Parksville, could be in Nanaimo: RCMP

13- year old Storm Sampson was last seen in Parksville on Aug. 16.

13- year old Storm Sampson was last seen in Parksville on Aug. 16. Photo submitted
Comox Valley RCMP cruiser

Man arrested in Cumberland for impersonating a police officer

Marc Drescher charged with various offences; first court appearance Aug. 31

Comox Valley RCMP cruiser
Westjet Passenger and Twitter user Andre Gagne posted this photo of the damage from the incident. WestJet flight 334 from Comox to Edmonton was aborted after the jet made contact with a CC-130H Hercules while taxiing for departure, resulting in the damaged wing-tip. Photo by Andre Gagne

WestJet aircraft collides with parked Hercules at B.C. airport

No injuries as Westjet plane makes contact with military aircraft on Comox Valley Airport tarmac

Westjet Passenger and Twitter user Andre Gagne posted this photo of the damage from the incident. WestJet flight 334 from Comox to Edmonton was aborted after the jet made contact with a CC-130H Hercules while taxiing for departure, resulting in the damaged wing-tip. Photo by Andre Gagne
Roger (right) and Tristan Thomas pose for a shot at the Alpine Lodge parking lot at the completion of their ascent up Mount Washington on Aug. 3. The father and son completed the ride in celebration of Roger’s 82nd birthday. Photo supplied.

Comox Valley cyclist celebrates 82nd birthday by riding up Mt. Washington

Blowing out the candles of a birthday cake would be an achievement…

Roger (right) and Tristan Thomas pose for a shot at the Alpine Lodge parking lot at the completion of their ascent up Mount Washington on Aug. 3. The father and son completed the ride in celebration of Roger’s 82nd birthday. Photo supplied.
(BCLC file)

$1 million Lotto 6/49 ticket sold on Vancouver Island

Who wants to be a millionaire? If you bought a Lotto 6/49…

(BCLC file)
The Hilo Hawaiian Steel Guitar style 695 serial # 3032, in its original shape, as seen at the Courtenay Value Village. Photo supplied

The intriguing journey of Courtenay’s thrifted century-old guitar

Hilo Hawaiian steel guitar travelled thousands of kilometres to finally get to Comox Valley

The Hilo Hawaiian Steel Guitar style 695 serial # 3032, in its original shape, as seen at the Courtenay Value Village. Photo supplied
The boat was engulfed in flames at around 4:30 p.m on July 16, 2023. (Photo supplied by Liz Johnston)

‘Boats everywhere’: derelict vessels continue to pollute B.C. waters

Derelict vessel that caught fire after washing ashore on Denman Island just tip of a large iceberg

The boat was engulfed in flames at around 4:30 p.m on July 16, 2023. (Photo supplied by Liz Johnston)
Cumberland Wild has a diverse group of fans. JOFFREYPHOTO.COM

Ruffling feathers: Island hiphop festival revels in its reputation

Cumberland Wild wants to push boundaries, artists who don’t fall into mainstream stereotypes

Cumberland Wild has a diverse group of fans. JOFFREYPHOTO.COM
Keona Savage and Carson East of the Comox Valley Volleyball Club and Ecole Mark R Isfeld High School were selected from 96 athletes for their respective BC U16 provincial volleyball teams on July 12. The Canada Cup was contested July 19-23 in Thorold, Ont. Photo supplied

Two Comox Valley volleyball players qualify for national tourney

Keona Savage and Carson East compete for BC U16 teams at Canada Cup

  • Jul 26, 2023
Keona Savage and Carson East of the Comox Valley Volleyball Club and Ecole Mark R Isfeld High School were selected from 96 athletes for their respective BC U16 provincial volleyball teams on July 12. The Canada Cup was contested July 19-23 in Thorold, Ont. Photo supplied
Comox Valley RCMP. File photo

ATV crash on Mount Washington claims life of driver, passenger injured

The incident happened around 10:30 p.m Saturday, July 22

Comox Valley RCMP. File photo
Dignitaries and former and current military members gathered July 20 for an official groundbreaking ceremony for the Vampire Pavillion in Comox. From left to right: HCol. Robert Quartermain, project lead Dave Mellin, North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney, Col. (Ret’d) Sid Burrows, 19 Wing Comm. Col. J. P. Gagnon, 19 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Donald Farr and Vampire Pavilion committee lead Maj. Kevin Stevens. Photo by Erin Haluschak/Black Press

Vampire pavillion rising on Vancouver Island to preserve military history

Groundbreaking held in Comox in anticipation of Royal Canadian Air Force centennial in 2024

Dignitaries and former and current military members gathered July 20 for an official groundbreaking ceremony for the Vampire Pavillion in Comox. From left to right: HCol. Robert Quartermain, project lead Dave Mellin, North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney, Col. (Ret’d) Sid Burrows, 19 Wing Comm. Col. J. P. Gagnon, 19 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Donald Farr and Vampire Pavilion committee lead Maj. Kevin Stevens. Photo by Erin Haluschak/Black Press
Lead singer and guitarist of the Jack Semple Band performed on the last night of the Vancouver Island Musicfest at the venue’s main stage. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

‘A huge success’: a wrap-up of Vancouver Island Musicfest 2023

Over 9,000 concertgoers and volunteers attended this year’s festival

Lead singer and guitarist of the Jack Semple Band performed on the last night of the Vancouver Island Musicfest at the venue’s main stage. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)
The Canadian Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a mobile exhibit based in Winnipeg, will be in Courtenay in August - the only stop on Vancouver Island, and one of only two stops in British Columbia. Photo supplied

Canadian Vietnam Veterans Memorial coming to Vancouver Island

Display is part of a busy summer at Courtenay’s HMCS Alberni Museum Memorial

  • Jul 13, 2023
The Canadian Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a mobile exhibit based in Winnipeg, will be in Courtenay in August - the only stop on Vancouver Island, and one of only two stops in British Columbia. Photo supplied
Around 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday (July 11), Comox Valley RCMP received a report of a motorcycle crash on the Comox Logging Road near the Island Highway overpass. File photo

Fatal motorcycle crash in the Comox Valley claims life of 29-year-old man

Crash happened on the Comox Logging Road near the Island Highway overpass

Around 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday (July 11), Comox Valley RCMP received a report of a motorcycle crash on the Comox Logging Road near the Island Highway overpass. File photo
RCMP aided by Police Dog Services (Norco) and Air Services, successfully apprehended a suspect in a July 5 assault, after the suspect fled the scene of the crime, into a heavily wooded area near Comox Lake on an ATV. Photo supplied anonymously

Man charged with ‘several offences’ after assault in the Comox Valley

One suspect has been arrested after a serious assault on the 3300…

  • Jul 11, 2023
RCMP aided by Police Dog Services (Norco) and Air Services, successfully apprehended a suspect in a July 5 assault, after the suspect fled the scene of the crime, into a heavily wooded area near Comox Lake on an ATV. Photo supplied anonymously