Did you know that Comox used to boast a kelp processing “plant”? Check out this article from the Comox District Free Press of October 3, 1968.
With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.
Category Archives: It’s All There in Black and White
It’s All There in Black and White: Old Church Theatre 80th Birthday
September marks the 80th birthday of the building known today as the Old Church Theatre on Harmston Avenue in Courtenay.
It was originally the Roman Catholic Church of the Canadian Martyrs and its official dedication made front page news in the Comox District Free Press of September 29, 1938.
Bonus!
Click here for a photograph of the original dedication gathering September 25, 1938.
With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.
It’s All There in Black and White: Native Son’s Hall 80th Birthday
She’s reached another milestone…80 years since the inaugural dance was held in the Native Sons Hall. What a night that must have been!
Movers, shakers and contractors from near and far are all listed in this article from the Courtenay Free Press of August 15, 1928.
With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.
It’s All There in Black and White: Florence Filberg Centre Opening
It has been 30 years since the Florence Filberg Centre opened. Click on the images below to learn more about the background financials and dignitaries of the day in this July 13, 1988 article from the Comox District Free Press.
With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.
It’s All There in Black and White: Big Changes to Comox Mall in 1977
Big changes at the Comox Mall in 1977. The June 3rd edition of the Comox District Free Press reports its’ conversion from a shopping centre into a closed mall. Hmmm…
With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.
It’s All There in Black and White: The Maypole Origins
Another May long weekend fast approaches. The Comox District Free Press’ Lee McKenzie took a historical look back at the origins of the maypole dance in this article from May 20, 1988.
With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.
It’s All There in Black and White: Vanier Opening Day
Can you believe it’s been 50 years since G.P. Vanier Senior Secondary School officially opened? This article from the April 10, 1968 Comox District Free Press contains interesting tidbits about the school and its’ namesake.
With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.
It’s All There in Black and White: New Crematorium in the Comox Valley
This article from the March 7, 1986 Comox District Free Press provides details on the North Island’s first crematorium located right here in the Comox Valley.
With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.
It’s All There in Black and White: A Visit to the Big City
This month’s article is a tongue-in-cheek account of the 1934 Anglican Young People’s Association conference that appeared in the February 15th edition of the Comox District Free Press.
With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.
It’s All There in Black and White: Neon Arrives in Courtenay
Bright lights, big city. Courtenay hit the big time in 1929 with the arrival of neon signs on our main street. This article from the January 17, 1930 Comox District Free Press will enlighten readers on the merits of the neon tube – all in the name of commerce!
With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.