Standing the Test of Time
This year marks an anniversary milestone for several Comox Valley longstanding clubs, businesses, and organizations.
RCAF Centennial Celebration
April 1st, 2024 marks 100 years of service for the Royal Canadian Air Force as a distinct military element. The centennial milestone is an opportunity to showcase and honour its distinct heritage through several events and celebrations.
Courtenay Streets: Bonus Photo 4
Joe Fitzgerald rolling a log off the landing at Henry Bay, Denman Island, c. 1906. Photographed by Gilbert Francklyn.
Courtenay Streets: Fitzgerald Avenue
This month’s newsletter highlights Fitzgerald Avenue and the family it’s named after. The article was penned by local historian Dorothy Isabelle Stubbs (1905-2003) who wrote several different columns for newspapers over the years including “Spotlight on Courtenay Streets” for the Comox District Free Press in 1970. This article appeared in the March 11th edition.
Courtenay Streets: Bonus Photo 3
From The History of Forbidden Plateau, compiled by Ruth Masters. Ruth Masters standing next to the memorial cairn to the late Bill Douglas, at Douglas Lake on Forbidden Plateau. Date unknown.
Courtenay Streets: Douglas Place
This month’s newsletter highlights Douglas Place, named after William (Bill) Douglas. The article was penned by local historian Dorothy Isabelle Stubbs (1905-2003) who wrote several different columns for newspapers over the years including “Spotlight on Courtenay Streets” for the Comox District Free Press in 1970. This article appeared in the February 25th edition.
Black History Month in BC
Want to learn more? Check out the BC Black History Awareness Society’s The History of Black History Month here.
Heritage Week 2024
Spend the week in the Comox Valley at one of our many museums and explore Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park’s interactive Heritage Week.
Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year, which is an important holiday celebrated in several Asian cultures across Canada and around the world, will begin on February 10th this year. The Lunar New Year is celebrated after the first new moon of the Lunar calendar every year. During this time, communities decorate their surroundings, prepare festive food, and come together with their loved ones to welcome in the new year. The upcoming Lunar New Year of 2024 is the Year of the Dragon.
Courtenay Streets: Duncan Avenue
This month’s edition highlights Duncan Avenue: the family behind the name, as well as the businesses and neighbours that populated the area. The article was penned by local historian Dorothy Isabelle Stubbs (1905-2003) who wrote several different columns for newspapers over the years including “Spotlight on Courtenay Streets” for the Comox District Free Press in 1970. This article appeared in the February 11th edition.