Courtenay / Comox Valley Record

The Comox Valley Record is a newspaper based in Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada. It focuses on delivering news related to the local area, including updates on sports, business, job opportunities, and community happenings. The Record serves Courtenay and the nearby communities within the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island.

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Draft guidelines for AI use in Central Okanagan schools outlined

1 week ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Barry Gerding

Central Okanagan Public Schools has taken a first step in developing guidelines for responsible use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) for K-12 educators, students and parents. A 17-page report was presented to the education and services committee meeting last Wednesday for discussion, presented by learning technology services district principal Troy White, teacher consultant Tobias Blaskovits, teacher consultant Nicole Leboe, and privacy and cybersecurity manager Ken Yew.
Come celebrate 30 years of MARS this month

1 week ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

Three decades ago, Mary Jane Birch — known as Maj — started helping hurt birds. That simple goal has transformed over the years into what we now know as the MARS Wildlife Rescue centre.
White Rock Muslims protest at B.C. Conservative incumbent's office

1 week ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Sobia Moman

More than a dozen Muslim residents of South Surrey and White Rock protested outside the incumbent Conservative candidate's campaign office to ask for answers on Friday afternoon (April 11). Holding signs with questions such as 'Does your silence mean you agree with your husband's racist statements?' and 'Why won't Kerry-Lynne Findlay speak out against hate speech?', members of the Muslim community took their questions to the office, which closed shortly after their arrival.
YANA lives up to its name for Comox Valley family

2 weeks ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

YANA stands for "You Are Not Alone," and for the family of Henri Gayet-Hanachowicz, that couldn't be more true. Gayet-Hanachowicz is a 10 year old boy living in the Comox Valley. He and his family moved here in 2022 from Vancouver. He's a happy kid, mom Alice Gayet says, despite needing to go back to Vancouver every few months or so and visit a series of specialists to help deal with a variety of health issues.
If Canada is going to lead, we need to lead differently

2 weeks ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

Last Thursday, Prime Minister Mark Carney offered to take America's place as a global leader. I saw this on Reddit, which was full of comments of support from all over the world. It was the first time I read some news that made me feel good in a while, actually. But it also got me thinking about how we've gotten here and what we need to change in order to do better.
Comox Valley chefs represent Island at Hot Chefs & Cool Jazz Gala in Vancouver

2 weeks ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Erin Haluschak

Comox Valley’s own chefs Lesley Stav and Chef Ronald St. Pierre are bringing their decades of culinary expertise to Vancouver, representing Vancouver Island at the 2025 Hot Chefs & Cool Jazz Gala in Vancouver. The gala, set for Friday, April 11 at the Fairmont Pacific Rim, brings together top chefs from Vancouver, Kelowna and Vancouver Island to showcase exclusive, one-night-only creations—all in support of Culinary Team Canada.
Historic Comox Valley house 'Shakesides' to find a new home in Merville

2 weeks ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

Just over 50 years ago, Comox Valley naturalist Hamilton Mack Laing donated his home, known to the community as 'Shakesides' to the Town of Comox. That was in 1973. However, after it was vacated in 2014, the building sat empty and was under threat of demolition. That is, until the Merville Community Association offered to "adopt" the building and have it moved to the Merville Hall location. "Shakesides is a Canadian heritage building," said a release from Merville Community Association.
Comox's Filberg Park given international recognition for dedication to trees

2 weeks ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

Comox's Filberg Park got international recognition for for achieving professional standards essential to the development of and management of tree-focused parks worldwide. The town of Comox and the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association are proud to announce that Filberg Park has been awarded level 1 arboretum accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum.
Seniors and pets safe following early morning house fire in Courtenay

2 weeks ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Gord Kurbis

Two seniors are safe after fleeing from an early morning house fire on April 6 in Courtenay. According to Fire Chief Kurt MacDonald, the couple called for help shortly after 4:30 a.m. after discovering a fire in their home. ”They did phone 9-1-1 and say that the fire did start in the back area of the house and that it was fully involved as they were leaving,” MacDonald says. The elderly couple was able to escape without any injuries but was assessed by paramedics at the scene.
Comox Avenue to turn to one-way traffic from Rodello street to Glacier Avenue

2 weeks ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

Traffic on Comox Avenue will become one-way in sections near Rodello Street later this month. The Comox Valley Regional District announced the traffic pattern change as part of the Comox Valley Sewer Conveyance Project, as well as Town of Comox infrastructure upgrades. Beginning in mid-April, Comox Avenue will become one-way in sections beginning at Rodello Street, with traffic flowing west towards Glacier View Drive. Estimated start date for construction on Comox Avenue is April 14, 2025.