News of the Comox Valley from our resident reporter, Jeannie Lin. Do you have a story for us? Contact Jeannie at jeannie.lin@digfm.ca
A free outdoor stage at this year’s Woodstove Music and Arts Festival is giving attendees a chance to enjoy live music without a coveted ticket for the sold out festival. The Paige Stage will host the festival’s opening ceremony Friday at 5:30 p.m. in Village Square Park. Named in honour of Diana Paige, a founding…
A new art exhibition from the Spirits of the West Coast Gallery is showcasing Northwest Coast Indigenous art and the cultures behind it. Living Traditions officially opens October 29 in downtown Courtenay at the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Hub. To mark the opening day, featured artist Rod Smith, from Wuikineux First Nation, is…
Newly elected Courtenay-Comox MLA Will Cole-Hamilton said election night brought mixed emotions, as he celebrated his local win while reflecting on the NDP’s loss provincially. “It was obviously a very bittersweet night. I was incredibly proud of the effort that my team and I put together to be able to help voters in the Comox…
Healthcare, water security and climate change were among the issues discussed at the Mid-Island Pacific Rim all-candidates meeting, hosted by the Tofino Chamber of Commerce. The forum featured BC NDP incumbent Josie Osborne and Green Party candidate Gracie MacDonald, with BC Conservative candidate Joshua Dahling declining participation. Healthcare access was a key topic. Josie Osborne,…
Courtenay-Comox MLA candidates discussed healthcare, housing, public safety and the economy at an all-candidates forum hosted by the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce on October 15. The forum brought together BC NDP candidate Will Cole-Hamilton, BC Conservative incumbent Brennan Day, Centre BC candidate Jason Cook and Green Party candidate Jay Van Oostdam. Public safety was…
Water security is a key issue for candidates running for regional director of electoral areas A, B, and C in Saturday’s local election. In this year’s election, Daniel Arbour was acclaimed as director for Area A, which includes Baynes Sound, Denman and Hornby Islands. Area B, or Lazo North, has two candidates: incumbent Rich Hardy…
There are 19 candidates vying for six council seats on Courtenay City Council in this year’s municipal election, and among them are 3 incumbent councillors. Housing, affordability, growth and infrastructure are among the issues facing the city. CHLY reached out to candidates for their perspective on the race, and heard different ideas about how Courtenay…
On Sunday October 4th, the Comox Valley community took part in Hands Off Old Growth, a province-wide rally calling for the protection of B.C.’s remaining old-growth forests. Save Our Forests Comox Valley organized the local participating rally at Simms Park. Organizer Owen Enright said the rally is aimed at raising awareness about old-growth conservation, and…
Every September 30th is a reminder of the history of the residential school system, its survivors as well as the children who never came home. The Comox Valley Spirit Walk brought community members together in downtown Courtenay to honour those impacted, for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The walk began at Lewis Park,…
A Comox Valley gymnastics club is celebrating a successful season that saw its athletes compete at the provincial and national level. Chimo Gymnastics Club, based out of the Comox Recreation Centre, is celebrating four Gymnastics B.C. awards recognizing achievements from the 2025-2026 season. Kyna Fletcher, the club’s general manager, said the awards recognize both athletes…
