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Bear pelts to kitchen sinks: Island thrift store stocks tales of coincidence
19+ hour, 56+ min ago (950+ words) Published 5: 45 am Sunday, May 17, 2026 Society of Saint Vincent de Paul thrift store manager Rebecca Morris sorts through donations outside the Langford store. (Ben Fenlon/Goldstream Gazette) When Langford thrift store manager Rebecca Morris pulled open a black garbage bag of…...
Photographer Bruce Moffat to showcase work of Vancouver Island's natural beauty
18+ hour, 33+ min ago (169+ words) Comox Valley Record Published 5: 30 am Sunday, May 17, 2026 The CVN website also features a long list of nature viewing guides, including an interactive nature viewing sites map for the Comox Valley. Under the publications dropdown menu, you can find CVN's newsletter…...
Vancouver Island dogs step up to support Freedom Paws service dogs
21+ hour, 49+ min ago (159+ words) Published 1: 30 am Sunday, May 17, 2026 The Vancouver Island Dogs Calendar Contest is back for its sixth year. This year's contest launched on May 1 and runs through May 31. Dogs from across Vancouver Island are invited to take part and compete for great…...
Duncan man gets back into the swing of life with unexpected installations
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (644+ words) Published 5: 00 am Saturday, May 16, 2026 Swings of Vancouver Island made by Kalon King include heartfelt messages and colour. (Courtesy Kalon King) Kalon King enjoys a swing with a view, crafted by him, for all to enjoy. (Courtesy Kalon King) A now-gone…...
Tri-K Triathlon looking for volunteers
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (429+ words) Published 1: 30 am Saturday, May 16, 2026 The annual Shoreline Orthodontics Tri-K Triathlon is almost here! On Sunday, June 7 organizers expect about 280 participants to take part in this community sports event with ages 12 through adult in the morning, and 4 to 11 in the afternoon....
Several roadways closed in Cumberland for Victoria Day weekend events
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (178+ words) Published 9: 30 am Friday, May 15, 2026 By Brendan Kyle Jure Dunsmuir was full of pedestrians and a cyclist or two for Market Days in 2022. (Mike Chouinard/Comox Valley Record) Several roads in Cumberland will be closed during the Victoria Day Long Weekend....
Coleman's legacy lives on through MC Youth Visual Poetry Contest & Film Festival in Cowichan
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (293+ words) Published 11: 21 am Friday, May 15, 2026 The MC Visual Poetry Contest and Film Festival celebrates its fifth year honouring former community leader and published poet Michael Coleman. Youth share their works at the Cowichan VIU campus on May 21, 2026. (Black Press file) It…...
Village of Cumberland seeks feedback on proposed Building Bylaw changes
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (108+ words) Published 10: 50 am Friday, May 15, 2026 By Brendan Kyle Jure The Village of Cumberland seeks feedback from the local development community on proposed updates to its Building Bylaw. Updates to Building Amendment Bylaw No. 1524, 2026, include aligning with the BC Energy Step Code…...
One dead following Highway 18 crash near Skutz Falls Road
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (396+ words) Published 9: 30 am Friday, May 15, 2026 Company work trucks and first responders arrive at the Skutz Falls Road turnoff after a work truck towing an excavator went off the road just before noon on Thursday. (Drive BC/Highway at Skutz Falls Road…...
Future high school for Cumberland depends on valleywide growth and need
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (638+ words) Published 8: 30 am Friday, May 15, 2026 The Cumberland Community School runs from Strong Start to Grade 9 and is a village hub for wider community programs and supports. (Mike Chouinard/Comox Valley Record) Comox Valley Schools (SD71) is updating their Long-Range Facilities Plan (LRFP)…...