29:49 Host: Meika Johnson In the fourth episode of Ancestral Echoes Season 4, Elder JoAnn and Meika explore the power of storytelling, cultural re-connection, and shared learning. Through thoughtful questions and heartfelt stories, they reflect on how art, culture, and community can help us heal, connect, and better understand ourselves and one another. This episode…
The City of Courtenay is seeking community feedback as it plans to address failing infrastructure along a section of the Courtenay River. The Anderton Riverbank Restoration Project plans to remove a failing retaining wall along Anderton Avenue and restore the riverbank along the Courtenay river shoreline. An online survey asks residents which of three designs…
The Comox Valley Regional District is looking to add flexibility to its water conservation bylaw, as it faces the possibility of entering an unprecedented stage of restrictions that could impact businesses and food gardens. In a Comox Valley Water Committee meeting on July 14, staff recommended revisions to stage four water restrictions in the water…
The Comox Valley Land Trust is considering the future of a property left to the public by a hermit. On July 10, participants were invited to tour the diverse ecosystems around the 27 acre Oyster River Hermitage. Located near Catherwood road, the hermitage was once home to the late Father Charles Brandt, a Catholic priest,…
Community events often bring large volumes of people together, but they can also generate a lot of waste. Comox Nautical Days is one such event, featuring family-friendly activities, live music and food, while attracting thousands of visitors each year. The event has run since 1958 at Comox Marina Park, during B.C. Day long weekend. Facing…
28:00 Host: Jennifer Casey, Comox Valley Arts In the third episode of Ancestral Echoes Season 4, Elder Donna Mitchell reflects on the importance of sharing stories, building relationships, and carrying culture forward. Through memories, laughter, and honest conversation, she speaks about the strength she sees in young people and her hope for a future rooted…
Pedestrians, cyclists and those in mobility devices are now able to travel between east and west Courtenay, away from vehicle traffic. The 6th Street Active Transportation Bridge opened on June 24, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening on June 26. Mayor of Courtenay Bob Wells said the bridge provides safer access for those…
Hosted by Stephen Harvey and Brian Charlton Maria Dunn, a wonderful and talented musician/activist from Edmonton, sat down with us for an interview. In the course of that discussion we covered her roots in Scotland, life in the craziness of Alberta’s Maga politics, how “protest’ music” can change the world, and how she approaches writing…
More Comox Valley adults with developmental disabilities will soon be able to live together semi-independently and connect with others in their community. At a groundbreaking event on June 23, L’Arche Comox Valley announced that their new community-based housing initiative, the Anchorage Project, is expected to open early to mid 2027. Lynda Brosko, the community executive…
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