Courtenay

Robert and Patsy McNeilly of Courtenay won the $500,000 Extra prize from the Oct. 28, 2023 Lotto 6/49 draw.

Vancouver Island couple planning East Coast holiday after Lotto 6/49 win

Patsy and Robert McNeilly are ‘extra’ excited to explore Canada’s East Coast…

  • Nov 29, 2023

 

Mikala Wheeler (left) diligently prepares data sheets as Simon George converses with fellow team members just moments before the two suit up in their dry suits for a day of snorkelling to monitor the salmon population present in the Theodosia River. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

Comox Valley environmental consultant provides DFO with invaluable data

Mikala Wheeler led a team of four members in surveying the salmon population of the Theodosia River

 

From left, telethon chair Pam Crowe, Comox Valley Child Development Association executive director Cindy Xavier, and CVCDA president Diane Daigle celebrate after the highest-grossing telethon in their history. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

Comox Valley children’s telethon achieves highest total in its history

‘We couldn’t be more elated’: Supporters across the province and beyond donated $150,342

 

Barb Longhorn’s garage band brings a new meaning to the term ‘deadheads.’ Photo by Terry Farrell

VIDEO: B.C. woman turns front yard into Halloween extravaganza

Barb Langhorn loves Halloween. Just drive by her home at 2316B Willemar…

Barb Longhorn’s garage band brings a new meaning to the term ‘deadheads.’ Photo by Terry Farrell
One of this year’s grand prizes includes a 2,329 sq. ft. Crown Isle residence with 3 bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and two garages. (Photo supplied by SOMA Public Relations)

The 2023 Millionaire Lottery features Courtenay home as a grand prize option

Proceeds raised will go to the Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital Foundation

One of this year’s grand prizes includes a 2,329 sq. ft. Crown Isle residence with 3 bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and two garages. (Photo supplied by SOMA Public Relations)
A makeshift shelter sits among the landscaping of the Courtenay City Hall parking lot, with the Connect Centre in the background. The Connect Centre is a safe haven for the homeless. (File photo)

Comox Valley facing severe shortage of shelter options as winter looms

Nearly 80 per cent of area’s homeless population would be without a bed in case of an emergency

A makeshift shelter sits among the landscaping of the Courtenay City Hall parking lot, with the Connect Centre in the background. The Connect Centre is a safe haven for the homeless. (File photo)
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Courtenay Subway robber can’t live in Chilliwack while appealing sentence

Prolific offender Edmond John Henry Patterson hoped to live at Joshua House while his appeal’s heard

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The Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department. File photo

Island firefighter recovering after ‘seemingly unprovoked assault’ at fire scene

City releases update on condition of firefighter injured while attending house fire in Courtenay

  • Aug 9, 2023
The Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department. File photo
Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns, left, tours with the mobile methadone van in Portugal. The van is part of the mobile low threshold methadone program run by Ares do Pinhal, a non-governmental organization for social inclusion, according to Johns. (PHOTO COURTESY GORD JOHNS)

Island MP visits Portugal in search of solutions to toxic substance crisis

Gord Johns foots the bill for trip, saying he ‘can’t wait’ for gov’t intervention

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns, left, tours with the mobile methadone van in Portugal. The van is part of the mobile low threshold methadone program run by Ares do Pinhal, a non-governmental organization for social inclusion, according to Johns. (PHOTO COURTESY GORD JOHNS)
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
Courtenay City Hall. File photo

Courtenay council censures one of its own, demands his resignation

David Frisch’s conduct deemed to be unbecoming of a member of council

Courtenay City Hall. File photo
Courtenay resident Unya Hollmayer won the Wrestling Canada U-19 championship in the 46 kg class. Photo supplied

Courtenay student wins national wrestling championship

Unya Hollmayer of GP Vanier Secondary brought home gold from U-19 Canadian Wrestling Championships

Courtenay resident Unya Hollmayer won the Wrestling Canada U-19 championship in the 46 kg class. Photo supplied
Home security video captures a person kicking at a front door, part of a TikTok challenge. Photo via video reel

VIDEO: Courtenay homeowners hospitalized after TikTok challenge turns ugly

Charges pending against teens and residents after longstanding door-kicking problem comes to a head

Home security video captures a person kicking at a front door, part of a TikTok challenge. Photo via video reel
Some people feel the Connect Warming Centre should be located farther from downtown. File photo

Stolen bike at safety meeting symbolic of growing downtown Courtenay concern

Business owners, elected officials, police discuss safety and security

  • Mar 22, 2023
Some people feel the Connect Warming Centre should be located farther from downtown. File photo
Nicole Havrda and her coach at the race track. Photo supplied

Teen Courtenay driver finishes short winter series as hottest driver on US circuit

Nicole Havrda, 17, has finished her FPUSA winter racing series on a role

Nicole Havrda and her coach at the race track. Photo supplied
David Frisch’s mandatory leave of absence from Courtenay council has ended. File photo

Mandatory leave of absence ends for Courtenay councillor

David Frisch’s mandatory leave of absence from Courtenay council has ended, pursuant…

  • Mar 2, 2023
David Frisch’s mandatory leave of absence from Courtenay council has ended. File photo
David Frisch

Courts find Courtenay councillor not guilty of assault

David Frisch pleads guilty to lesser offence

David Frisch
Households with wood burning appliances are encouraged to save them for power outages or extreme weather, and use a cleaner option as a primary heat source. File photo

Courtenay installing air monitors, launching awareness campaign

PurpleAir monitors will be installed on public facilities

  • Feb 17, 2023
Households with wood burning appliances are encouraged to save them for power outages or extreme weather, and use a cleaner option as a primary heat source. File photo
Shelley Marinus, pictured with her favourite rock star, holds a copy of This is My Life. She is hosting a book signing Feb. 27 at the Filberg Centre. Scott Stanfield photo

Courtenay author says living with a disability is not hard

Shelley Marinus has written a book that lets people know that living…

Shelley Marinus, pictured with her favourite rock star, holds a copy of This is My Life. She is hosting a book signing Feb. 27 at the Filberg Centre. Scott Stanfield photo
Grace Mukadzambo is a Courtenay resident who was to be deported to her native Zimbabwe, but the deportation order has been cancelled. Paul Bozenich photo

Courtenay resident facing deportation receives 11th hour reprieve

Community members, elected officials rally behind plight of Grace Mukadzambo

Grace Mukadzambo is a Courtenay resident who was to be deported to her native Zimbabwe, but the deportation order has been cancelled. Paul Bozenich photo