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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ah, 1976. When the Mount Washington Alpine Resort was just a twinkle in the eyes of promoters Alex Linton and Henry Norie. Find out more in this December 17th article from the Comox District Free Press.
With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.
Some of the text in this article from the Comox District Free Press of November 19, 1942 might be a bit difficult to make out. To clarify the issue, here’s what the Comox Argus had to say: “The ARP has received two tons of gas respirators for the use of the civilian population. The two tons represent 2790 masks. These masks will be sold to the public for $1.25 each and ARP instructors will be available to show the applicants how to wear them.”
Dig into the Free Press scan for a more detailed account.
