Tag: Culture

New totem poles possibly coming to Courtenay landmarks

News Justin Goulet - September 10, 2018

COURTENAY, B.C. – Two carvers from the K’ómoks First Nation have started work on two new totem poles. Randy Frank...

Immigrant Welcome Centre marks 25 years of service

News Justin Goulet - May 31, 2017

The Immigrant Welcome Centre is celebrating its 25th anniversary of serving the North Island. Executive Director Jim Brennan says...

Kwa’lilas Hotel Officially Open in Port Hardy

News Justin Goulet - May 17, 2017

The Chief of the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'wx Nation Nation is welcoming the grand opening of the nation's newest economic enterprise. The Kwa'lilas...

Celebrating cultures through textiles and fibres

News Justin Goulet - February 1, 2017

Weavers from across the region will showcase their work at an event in the Comox Valley. The Back to the...

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B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

Provincial August 7, 2025

British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion.

Town of Comox receives Bee City designation

Town of Comox August 7, 2025

The Town of Comox has been recognized for their work protecting bees, butterflies, and other insects.

RCMP looking for information about GMC truck leading up to fatal crash in Fanny Bay

RCMP August 7, 2025

B.C. Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to provide details about the leadup to a fatal collision in Fanny Bay.

Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Provincial August 6, 2025

Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”

Rainy weather not enough to dampen wildfires in B.C.