Lauryn Mackenzie

11 mins S #1 May 26, 25

Health Minister formally announces Community-Led, Crisis Response in Comox Valley

On Tuesday, May 20th, B.C.’s Minister of Health Josie Osborne formally announced the Crisis Response, Community-Led team expanding to the Comox Valley.

7 mins S #1 May 20, 25

Delicious: World’s largest Nanaimo bar unveiled in the harbour city

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

5 mins S #1 May 15, 25

Vancouver Island volunteers battle against invasive Scotch broom

BroomBusters are on a mission to clear Vancouver Island of the invasive plant Scotch broom.

5 mins S #1 May 13, 25

City of Courtenay acknowledges International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, and in a City of Courtenay Council Meeting on May 7th, Councillor Evan Jolicoeur made a statement on behalf of the council.

6 mins S #1 May 09, 25

Going for grand slam, roller derby team raffles $1000

North Island Roller Derby is running a raffle, fundraising to help cover expenses, expand the league, and engage the community.

5 mins S #1 May 08, 25

Evo bike share success in Nanaimo sees expansion and introduction of e-scooters

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

5 mins S #1 May 08, 25

No backyard, no problem: Backyard Fest keeps the local music scene alive with new Sunk City music festival

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

6 mins S #1 May 07, 25

Nanaimo council to reconsider Loudon Park boathouse project

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

6 mins S #1 May 06, 25

Art student explores gender dysphoria through Barbie’s form

The annual student art exhibition at North Island College in Comox Valley has wrapped up, and CHLY and CVOX met at the studio with one student to hear their experience of exhibiting their own work, a series titled “They”.

6 mins S #1 May 02, 25

Vanier Secondary garage sale funding the future of Explore Program

Local high school G.P. Vanier’s Explore Program is hosting their famed fundraiser, gearing up for Spring trips into the great outdoors.

6 mins S #1 May 01, 25

Skin safe and sun smart: Skin Cancer Awareness Month reaches Courtenay

The City of Courtenay is joining other municipalities across B.C. and Canada in naming May 2025 as Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

8 mins S #1 Apr 30, 25

“These people become my family.” Risebridge shelter faces possible closure as shelter funding expires

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

9 mins S #1 Apr 28, 25

Success: “Infusion” sees hundreds of Americans gather in Nanaimo

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

6 mins S #1 Apr 25, 25

Second urgent and primary care centre to open in Nanaimo

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

5 mins S #1 Apr 24, 25

Nanaimo-Ladysmith candidates speak to voters days before the election

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

6 mins S #1 Apr 24, 25

Comox Valley Regional District seeks input on new nature park

Three plots of land have been donated to the community through the Canadian Ecological Gifts Program, and the CVRD is turning to the public for feedback on how to manage it.

7 mins S #1 Apr 23, 25

Community members rally at Loudon Park, hoping to save the trees

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

11 mins S #1 Apr 22, 25

Exploring the pros and cons of strategic voting

The election is in its final stretch on Vancouver Island, and with the right side of the Canadian political spectrum mostly consolidated within one party, many progressive voters are calling for strategic voting.

5 mins S #1 Apr 17, 25

Queer Potluck creates space for chosen family this Easter

This Easter Sunday, Queer Centre Comox Valley is inviting people of all ages to gather with chosen family for a Queer Potluck at The Foundry in Courtenay.

7 mins S #1 Apr 16, 25

Counting geese: Oceanside’s favourite feathered visitors

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.