Exploring the pros and cons of strategic voting

The election is in its final stretch on Vancouver Island, and with the right side of the Canadian political spectrum mostly consolidated within one party, many progressive voters are calling for strategic voting.

Queer Potluck creates space for chosen family this Easter

This Easter Sunday, Queer Centre Comox Valley is inviting people of all ages to gather with chosen family for a Queer Potluck at The Foundry in Courtenay.

Spending time with the volunteers who flock to count brant geese

On the shoreline of Vancouver Island, there are things you are certain to hear: crashing waves, birds chirping, and running water from nearby streams. But every week on Monday mornings, there is one sound in particular that a group of volunteers would be looking for.

Lauryn MackenzieApril 16, 2025Brant, brant geese, geese, goose

Counting geese: Oceanside’s favourite feathered visitors

Every spring, the Oceanside area gets visited by travelling birds stopping off on the coast of Vancouver Island to rest their wings.

Lauryn MackenzieApril 16, 2025Brant, brant geese, geese, goose

Nanaimo–Ladysmith candidates officially declared in the riding

The deadline for candidates to apply for the riding has officially passed, and Elections Canada has put out the official list of who voters in the Nanaimo–Ladysmith riding will see on their ballot.

Two upcoming candidate forums for voters in Nanaimo–Ladysmith

Candidates in Nanaimo–Ladysmith will have opportunities to speak with voters at upcoming candidate meetings in the riding.

Lauryn MackenzieApril 11, 2025VIU, Canadate, Election, Liberal, NDP, Conservative, Green Party of Canada

Award winning Poetry Walk returns to Courtenay with a new interactive twist

National poetry month has sprung to a start in the Comox Valley, with the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association and Artful : The Poets joining together once again.

Winners of inaugural Bop City Records Community Music Fund are ready to rock

The 2025 Bop City Records Community Music Fund has been granted to two winners, local punk rock band Mean Bikini and local musician and guitar teacher Sebastian Robles.

VIU students to vote on adding a new fee for a proposed student-owned building

Vancouver Island University students are going to have a say in whether they approve of a new fee to support the construction of a new student activity centre.

Lauryn MackenzieApril 7, 2025VIU, VIUSU, Vancouver Island University

Election 2025 – Knock-knock-knockin’ on Courtenay–Alberni’s doors

The 45th federal general election is in full swing across Canada, leading up to election day on Monday April 28th. This week CHLY and CVOX reached out to candidates from the Courtenay–Alberni riding for their thoughts going into the election.

Heather WatsonApril 3, 2025Comox Valley, election, election 2025, Courtenay--Alberni

Candidates excited to start campaigning in North Island—Powell River

The writ dropped on Sunday, March 23rd, launching Canada into its next federal election period, ending the anticipation for local party candidates in North Island—Powell River.

Heather WatsonMarch 28, 2025Comox Valley, election, election 2025, North Island--Powell River

Student-led program helped fight food insecurity at VIU

It has been a busy year for Leah Vaisanen as she finishes up her studies while running a program tackling food insecurity on campus.

Lauryn MackenzieMarch 27, 2025VIU, VIUSU, Vancouver Island University

VIU Students’ Union starts campaign to bring back 24-7 library hours

In prior years, Vancouver Island University students could access the library 24-7, but in the last year, this has changed to reduced hours, leaving many students annoyed.

Risebridge to make sure no child goes without a birthday celebration

A local non-profit is making sure no child will go out without a birthday cake on their special day.

Lauryn MackenzieMarch 26, 2025Risebridge, Birthday, Birthday cake, low income, family

Comox Valley’s Liam Mackenzie gets first start in Major League Soccer

Local Comox Valley athlete Liam Mackenzie made his Whitecaps debut with his first start for the Vancouver Major League Soccer team on Saturday, March 22nd.

Heather WatsonMarch 26, 2025Comox Valley, sports, Liam Mackenzie, Major League Soccer, soccer, Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Record store gives back with community music fund

Kip and Karen, spouses and co-owners of Bop City Records in Courtenay, are launching a brand new community music fund to support the local music scene.

Heather WatsonMarch 21, 2025Comox Valley, music, community, grant, fund, local music, community music fund