The stump ranchers: How Merville lost its trees
The logging and settlement history of the Comox Valley helps us understand why the coastal Douglas fir ecosystem is now endangered.
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Small village, big topic: Cumberland dives into its watersheds for World Water Day
This year’s United Nations theme was preserving glaciers, and dozens of locals marked the occasion with the Cumberland Community Forest Society at Cumberland’s Weird Church
Before colonization, ‘Vancouver Island’ residents were wandering the mountains. So were the marmots
Now at risk of extinction, the Vancouver Island marmot has an ancient archeological history here.
Air quality in the City of Courtenay is improving thanks to local initiatives, report says
Smoke pollution is decreasing in the City of Courtenay, but there is still work to be done.
Want to branch out in the community? Check out these tree workshops
Comox Valley Nature is offering guided workshops on mother trees, tree structure, and root systems.
Comox Valley Farmers’ market and partners up for 10 awards
'Our market here is strong,’ says Comox Valley Farmers’ Market general manager.
Biscuits and marmot-friendly weather contributing to Vancouver Island marmot baby boom
Population is still far from pre-colonial levels but this critically endangered species is making a comeback.
‘Fingers crossed,’ Comox Valley Farmers’ Market awaits renewal of coupon program
Manager of Comox Valley Farmers’ Market says more funds needed to support those who need access to fresh, local food.
Poll: Climate change a top concern for Canadian farmers
Comox Valley farmers are already feeling the climate change heat.
Q&A: Two B.C. filmmakers documented Okanagan wildfires. Here’s what they learned.
'Incandescence' by Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper plays at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay on Jan. 31.
Small village, big topic: Cumberland dives into its watersheds for World Water Day
This year’s United Nations theme was preserving glaciers, and dozens of locals marked the occasion with the Cumberland Community Forest Society at Cumberland’s Weird Church
Before colonization, ‘Vancouver Island’ residents were wandering the mountains. So were the marmots
Now at risk of extinction, the Vancouver Island marmot has an ancient archeological history here.
Air quality in the City of Courtenay is improving thanks to local initiatives, report says
Smoke pollution is decreasing in the City of Courtenay, but there is still work to be done.
Want to branch out in the community? Check out these tree workshops
Comox Valley Nature is offering guided workshops on mother trees, tree structure, and root systems.
Comox Valley Farmers’ market and partners up for 10 awards
'Our market here is strong,’ says Comox Valley Farmers’ Market general manager.
Biscuits and marmot-friendly weather contributing to Vancouver Island marmot baby boom
Population is still far from pre-colonial levels but this critically endangered species is making a comeback.
‘Fingers crossed,’ Comox Valley Farmers’ Market awaits renewal of coupon program
Manager of Comox Valley Farmers’ Market says more funds needed to support those who need access to fresh, local food.
Poll: Climate change a top concern for Canadian farmers
Comox Valley farmers are already feeling the climate change heat.
Q&A: Two B.C. filmmakers documented Okanagan wildfires. Here’s what they learned.
'Incandescence' by Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper plays at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay on Jan. 31.