Coming Soon: Watch the Vaux’s Swifts LIVE

We’re excited to broadcast the Vaux’s swifts return to the Courtenay Museum’s brick chimney this year. With help from Mayor Bob Wells, ACS Computer Solutions, and City of Courtenay staff, the museum will have a 24-hour livestream on YouTube to view the swift traffic inside and outside the museum chimney.

2025-04-14T11:39:51-07:00April 14th, 2025|Categories: Museum News, The Comox Valley|Comments Off on Coming Soon: Watch the Vaux’s Swifts LIVE

It’s All There in Black and White: Comox Valley Sports Centre

To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, we’re taking a look back at an article about Comox Valley resident, Ede Anfield, in the January 6th, 1971 edition of the Comox District Free Press. Ede passed away in 1993 at the age of 86.

2025-04-14T11:02:55-07:00March 31st, 2025|Categories: History, It's All There in Black and White, The Comox Valley|Comments Off on It’s All There in Black and White: Comox Valley Sports Centre

International Women’s Day 2025

The Government of Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is Strength in every story. This year’s theme highlights the importance of amplifying the voices of all women, particularly those who continue to face barriers to success. Creating opportunities for women and girls unlocks their potential and drives innovation, supports Canada’s economy, and helps ensure a sustainable future for all.

2025-03-07T14:43:52-08:00March 7th, 2025|Categories: The Comox Valley|Comments Off on International Women’s Day 2025

It’s All There in Black and White: Celebrating Ede Anfield

To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, we’re taking a look back at an article about Comox Valley resident, Ede Anfield, in the January 6th, 1971 edition of the Comox District Free Press. Ede passed away in 1993 at the age of 86.

2025-03-06T15:59:35-08:00March 6th, 2025|Categories: History, It's All There in Black and White, The Comox Valley|Comments Off on It’s All There in Black and White: Celebrating Ede Anfield

It’s All There in Black and White: Early Morning Drama

Can you solve this century-old mystery? This article from the January 15, 1925 edition of the Comox Argus gave an eyewitness account of a shady smuggling operation at present-day 6th Street in downtown Courtenay.

2025-01-14T12:24:26-08:00January 14th, 2025|Categories: History, It's All There in Black and White, The Comox Valley|Comments Off on It’s All There in Black and White: Early Morning Drama

Cumberland Museum Writing Workshop

The museum would like to give a shoutout to an upcoming 6-week writing workshop at the Cumberland Museum & Archives hosted by Kim Bannerman. Participants will learn how to craft strong settings, design compelling characters, and create engaging narratives, all in a supportive and fun environment.

2025-01-02T12:20:45-08:00January 2nd, 2025|Categories: Comox Valley Events, The Comox Valley|Comments Off on Cumberland Museum Writing Workshop

Comox Valley Santa’s Workshop

The dedicated volunteers of Santa’s Workshop are back for Christmas 2024! The Courtenay Museum will once again be a drop-off location for new or "gently-used" toys, books and games to help brighten the holiday season for local kids and families. The drop-off deadline is Friday, December 13th.

2024-12-12T11:11:13-08:00December 12th, 2024|Categories: The Comox Valley|Comments Off on Comox Valley Santa’s Workshop
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