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A Generation of Women" captures the legacy of early Comox Valley women
7+ hour, 36+ min ago (306+ words) Published 5: 30 am Sunday, May 24, 2026 Kymme Patrick portrays five women in her historical production "A Generation of Women" playing at the Abbey Studio in Cumberland June 5. (Theatreworks/Supplied) The Abbey Studio in Cumberland will host a tour de force of a…...
Comox BIA awarded for community resiliency during construction disruption
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (196+ words) Published 1: 30 am Sunday, May 24, 2026 Three Comox Valley business organizations were honoured in the 2026 BC Economic Development Awards. For the Community Project category that recognizes organizations that have implemented projects providing meaningful economic benefits to a community or region, the Comox…...
Kelowna Rockets to have "goldfish memory" after 5-0 loss to open Memorial Cup
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (803+ words) Published 10: 17 pm Friday, May 22, 2026 Kelowna Rockets forward Dawson Gerwing dropped the gloves with Kitchener Rangers defenceman Jared Woodley in the first period to open the 2026 Memorial Cup on Friday, May 22 at Prospera Place. Kitchener went on to win 5-0. (Steve Dunsmoor…...
Comox Valley road bike race back after 6 years
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (179+ words) Published 1: 30 am Saturday, May 23, 2026 Road bike racing came back to the Comox Valley earlier this month, as the Race the Valley! event was revived after six years. The Lazo Loop was a great backdrop to the action, with rider Matt…...
Margaret Louise Wedel (n'e Falk)
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (174+ words) Published May 22, 2026 In Loving Memory ~ November 30, 1926 " May 15, 2026 Margaret was born to Jacob and Louise Falk in Hepburn, Saskatchewan. She was the second of six children. The family moved to Black Creek, BC in 1935, establishing their farm home. Margaret completed Grade…...
North Island-Powell River MP speaks out against APTN/CBC prank show
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (578+ words) Published 1: 32 pm Friday, May 22, 2026 North Island-Powell River MP Aaron Gunn holds a letter to the CBC Ombud about a prank-style docuseries coproduced by APTN/CBC Entertainment. (Aaron Gunn/Facebook) North Island-Powell River MP Aaron Gunn spoke out against a satirical…...
Comox Valley RCMP says violent offences up 23 per cent in fourth quarter
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (914+ words) Published 10: 30 am Friday, May 22, 2026 By Brendan Kyle Jure There was a 23 per cent increase in violent crime in Courtenay during the fourth quarter of the Comox Valley RCMP's 2025-2026 fiscal year compared to the previous year, says Inspector Scott Mercer. The…...
SD71 tables budget for upcoming school year
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (390+ words) Published 2: 30 pm Thursday, May 21, 2026 Comox Valley Schools (SD71) held a special public board meeting on May 19 to table the district budget for the 2026/27 school year. The estimated total annual budget bylaw amount for the upcoming year is $173, 446, 504, which includes assets and…...
From West Kelowna to Team Canada, karate student dominates dojo
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (196+ words) Published 11: 20 am Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Geordie Adlem earned a spot on a Canadian National Karate team after winning gold in Kata and in Kumite at the Canadian JKA National Karate Championships. (West Kelowna Karate/Contributed) A West Kelowna karate student is…...
Arts in the Valley
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (451+ words) Published 1: 30 am Thursday, May 21, 2026 Brushworks Spring Show (Art Show) Comox Legion 1825 Comox Ave May 29, 12-5 p. m. & May 30, 10 a. m. -5 p. m. Free Admission Amber Webber and Stephen Mc Bean - Black Mountain Twin Oscillations Tour (Live Music) Comox Valley Curling Centre 4835 Headquarters Road, Courtenay Friday June 19, 6 p. m. $25 Advance…...