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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

 

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

 

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

 

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
The Washington Park Medical Clinic at the Superstore plaza in Courtenay is set to close April 28, 2023. Photo by Erin Haluschak

Courtenay walk-in clinic to close in the spring due to mounting cost, workload

After 30 years, the Washington Park Medical Clinic’s last day will be April 28

The Washington Park Medical Clinic at the Superstore plaza in Courtenay is set to close April 28, 2023. Photo by Erin Haluschak
Project Watershed executive director Caitlin Pierzchalski is pictured at a planting event at the Kus-kus-sum site last spring. File photo

Volunteers help restore Courtenay site to natural habitat

Volunteers have installed about 5,000 plants on the Kus-kus-sum site, a former…

Project Watershed executive director Caitlin Pierzchalski is pictured at a planting event at the Kus-kus-sum site last spring. File photo
Courtenay residents included in the city’s residential curbside collection program can now participate in weekly food waste collection. File photo

Courtenay launches weekly food waste collection service

Courtenay residents included in the city’s residential curbside collection program can now…

  • Jan 15, 2023
Courtenay residents included in the city’s residential curbside collection program can now participate in weekly food waste collection. File photo
Santa’s Workshop president George Luterbach and co-ordinator Donna Kennedy pictured at the Newport Village workshop. Scott Stanfield photo

Santa’s Workshop brightens Christmas for Comox Valley children

For the past 50 years, Santa’s Workshop has been helping parents in…

Santa’s Workshop president George Luterbach and co-ordinator Donna Kennedy pictured at the Newport Village workshop. Scott Stanfield photo
Nicole Havrda prepares for competition at the Indian Racing League. Photo supplied

Island teen burning rubber as youngest driver in Indian race car circuit

Nicole Havrda, 16, racing Formula 3 on the streets of India

Nicole Havrda prepares for competition at the Indian Racing League. Photo supplied
Snow and wind hit the Campbell River area Tuesday, Nov. 29. Another snowfall is expected overnight on Dec. 9. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Environment Canada issues snowfall warning for Campbell River, Courtenay

Snow up to 10 cm expected overnight

Snow and wind hit the Campbell River area Tuesday, Nov. 29. Another snowfall is expected overnight on Dec. 9. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror