Tag: Canada Day

Courtenay unveils bands headlining Canada Day celebrations

City of Courtenay Nathan Maley -
Musical performances will again be part of Courtenay’s Canada Day celebrations, with the lineup now unveiled. 

Courtenay unveils plans to celebrate Canada Day

City of Courtenay Nathan Maley -
Two days of free, family-friendly Canada Day events are being planned in Courtenay. 

First Nations leaders setbacks in reconciliation should spur reflection this Canada Day

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Canada Day this year comes amid a surge in national pride among Canadians, however, First Nations leaders across the province say Canada Day should also be an opportunity to reflect on the country’s colonial history.

Majority of British Columbians optimistic about Canada’s future: poll

Provincial Emily Joveski -
A new poll finds Canadian pride is surging as the country prepares to mark its 158th birthday on Tuesday.

Several Canada Day events announced across Island & Coast

Community Hussam Elghussein -
Many events look to celebrate Canada Day across the Island and Coast.

BC Transit offers free bus rides & shuttles this Canada Day

BC Transit Hussam Elghussein -
You can head to your local Canada Day events by going on free bus rides. That is from BC Transit,...

Courtenay accepting applications for vendor, parade participants for Canada Day

City of Courtenay Nathan Maley -
Registrations are now open for Canada Day festivities in the City of Courtenay.  The city announced they’re accepting applications to...

City of Courtenay to hold multiple Canada Day events

Community Hussam Elghussein -
Canada Day is tomorrow, and the City of Courtenay is putting together multiple events for the whole family to...

City of Courtenay releases Canada Day festivities schedule

City of Courtenay Nathan Maley -
With Canada Day just over a week away, the City of Courtenay has announced their plans for the community...

Band, parade and birthday cake to commemorate 156th Canada Day

Uncategorized Justin Waddell -
The City of Courtenay is gearing up for Canada Day with a full day of events planned for downtown...

Canada Day Vendor and Parade Applications Now Open

News Justin Goulet -
You can now apply to take part in the 2017 Canada Day parade in the city of Courtenay. Edwin Grieve...

Canada Day scorcher in the books

News Marc Mulvaney -
Rave reviews for Canada Day festivities in Courtenay, with huge crowds showing up for a full slate of family...

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Hangar 98 – Episode 13: The Leechtown Gold Rush

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In this featured Hangar 98 Episode, a once bubbling gold rush town near Sooke almost had it all, then it all came crashing down leaving nothing but a piece of land...and possibly hopes of a new 'find' on the island.