In recognition of Women’s History Month this October, we thank and celebrate women and girls, past and present, who continue to shape the Comox Valley, the coast and beyond. For this year’s national theme, Through Her Lens: Celebrating the Diversity of Women, here are three examples of community effort and long-lasting leadership.
Back to school, indeed! This photo shows a casual study session in 1943 outside of Courtenay High School on Harmston Avenue. Looks like skirts were the height of academic fashion 80 years ago. Photographer: Rod McIntyre.
CDM 989.183.161 - S.B.W. (Dusty) d’Esterre photograph. In July [...]
As this year’s forest fires continue to make headlines, we take a look back 30 years to this front page story from the July 30th, 1993 edition of the Comox District Free Press.
What began as outdoor tennis courts on the Royston waterfront [...]
The winning First Aid Team at a Vancouver Island [...]
It’s been 40 years this month since the great [...]
Heritage Week, February 20-26, kicks off with the [...]
This collage was compiled by Beth Cruise, BC Black [...]
This Christmas postcard is coming up on 100 years since it was mailed. Check out the Fanny Bay stamp in the top right corner!
