Courtenay

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
Steve Pederson stands guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Confederation Square, in Ottawa. Pederson recently completed his seven-week sentry duty. Photo supplied

B.C. man completes seven-week term guarding the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

Master Corporal Steve Pederson has been a Canadian Ranger for 31 years.…

Steve Pederson stands guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Confederation Square, in Ottawa. Pederson recently completed his seven-week sentry duty. Photo supplied
As of January, single-residential homes and duplexes in Courtenay may place food waste at the curb for composting, along with weekly yard waste. Photo supplied

Food waste curbside collection coming to Courtenay

Starting January households can place waste at the curb for composting

  • Nov 3, 2022
As of January, single-residential homes and duplexes in Courtenay may place food waste at the curb for composting, along with weekly yard waste. Photo supplied
Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells receives a kiss from his wife Michelle after hearing the election results, Saturday at the Filberg Centre. Wells has been elected to his second term as mayor. Scott Stanfield photo

Bob Wells retains Courtenay mayoral seat

Incumbent Doug Hillian tops the polls among councillors

Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells receives a kiss from his wife Michelle after hearing the election results, Saturday at the Filberg Centre. Wells has been elected to his second term as mayor. Scott Stanfield photo
This home in Crown Isle is one of the grand prize options in the Millionaire Lottery.

Courtenay home package a grand prize option in Millionaire Lottery

Another lottery, another grand prize option in Courtenay. The Millionaire Lottery tickets…

  • Oct 14, 2022
This home in Crown Isle is one of the grand prize options in the Millionaire Lottery.
Comox Valley RCMP cruiser

Comox Valley police chase ends with truck flipping in intersection

Comox Valley RCMP were involved in a vehicle chase Wednesday afternoon (Oct.…

Comox Valley RCMP cruiser
Melanie McCollum will seek a second term as Courtenay councillor in the Oct. 15 election. Photo supplied

UPDATED: Courtenay council candidate suspends active campaigning while dealing with family emergency

Melanie McCollum’s mother perished in an accident while cycling in downtown Courtenay

Melanie McCollum will seek a second term as Courtenay councillor in the Oct. 15 election. Photo supplied
School District 71 office

Vancouver Island school board trustee candidate distributing anti-SOGI material

A candidate for one of Courtenay’s two School District 71 trustee positions…

School District 71 office
A house burned to the ground in the early morning hours Monday at Langlois Road. Photo courtesy CTV News Vancouver Island

House destroyed by fire north of Courtenay

Lone occupant sustains no injuries

A house burned to the ground in the early morning hours Monday at Langlois Road. Photo courtesy CTV News Vancouver Island
Courtenay Fire Department personnel extinguish a small fire along the walkway at Piercy Avenue and 8th Street Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Terry Farrell

Courtenay Fire Department kept busy with two fires within 90 minutes

First of two blazes tied to a homeless encampment

Courtenay Fire Department personnel extinguish a small fire along the walkway at Piercy Avenue and 8th Street Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Terry Farrell
Courtenay’s Nicole Havrda is training to compete in Formula 3. Photo by Mercedes-Benz Canada.

Finding her own lane: Comox Valley teen breaking barriers from behind the wheel

Courtenay race car driver aims for the fast track

Courtenay’s Nicole Havrda is training to compete in Formula 3. Photo by Mercedes-Benz Canada.
This new totem pole carved by Pentl’ach/K’ómoks artist Karver Everson will be raised outside the Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery on Sept. 24. Photo supplied

Latest Karver Everson totem pole to be raised at Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery

Sept. 24 Comox Valley event will benefit local hungry

  • Sep 17, 2022
This new totem pole carved by Pentl’ach/K’ómoks artist Karver Everson will be raised outside the Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery on Sept. 24. Photo supplied
This sign, at the beginning of the 17 Street (bike lane) Project, originally had the City of Courtenay logo on the top left-hand side (where the sun sticker is). The city’s chief election officer contacted Brennan Day to have the logo removed. Photo by Terry Farrell

Local candidate’s signage draws City of Courtenay’s attention

Chief elections officer takes action after signs appear with city’s logo on them

This sign, at the beginning of the 17 Street (bike lane) Project, originally had the City of Courtenay logo on the top left-hand side (where the sun sticker is). The city’s chief election officer contacted Brennan Day to have the logo removed. Photo by Terry Farrell
Jody Wilson-Raybould has been named the 2022 recipient to the Comox Valley Walk of Achievement. Photo supplied

Jody Wilson-Raybould the latest inductee to the Comox Valley Walk of Achievement

The Comox Valley Walk of Achievement committee is pleased to announce the…

Jody Wilson-Raybould has been named the 2022 recipient to the Comox Valley Walk of Achievement. Photo supplied
Courtenay City Hall

Courtenay voters to choose among three mayoral and 15 council candidates

Voters in the city of Courtenay will have a long list of…

Courtenay City Hall