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Comox Valley News Blog Welcome to our blog! We will keep this blog updated with news from the Comox Valley and information on upcoming events! Check back often!
Palace Theatre: Days are Numbered
We've known for some time now that the Palace Theatre is not going to be saved. The fire damage the palace endured from back in July of last year was just far to severe for salvation to be financial worth while, and now, after the better part of a year, the building will be taken down. Crews have been working on the asbestos removal, and the city of Courtenay has received an application this week for a street closure on April 13. So far the application has not been approved, but it is looking like the 69 year old theatre may be gone in just over a week. The Palace Theatre built back in 1939 by EW Bickle opened its doors in 1940. It is one of the last remaining art deco style theatres in North America Labels: business, entertainment
Comox Valley Guide Changes for 2008
Happy New Year Comox Valley!
This website and blog are always growing. We're constantly expanding and adding new features such as the ability to rate just about anything.
2008 will bring some more changes and additions to the site, and we also hope to have more regular blog posts here in our news section. With any luck we will also see the return of our interactive forum, as well as a free area for classified ads! It's all part of the big picture to provide Comox Valley locals with free services and information to hopefully help make things just a little bit easier.
We will also be working on an improvement to the structural navigation on the site. Many new sections have been added including information schools, real estate & charities, with a planned expansion into others as well. With all these additions a clearer structure may be in need.
We want to hear from our visitors. Send us your comments, questions, and suggestions on how we can make this a better site for you. Please also consider rating a few restaurants to help others make an informed decision on where to eat in the Valley. To rate an establishment simply click on the "rate" link next to the listing, or visit our ratings page and send us your thoughts!
Telethon Raises $89,000
The 32nd annual Children's Telethon raised a staggering $89,000 this past Sunday for the Comox Valley Child Development Association, a non-profit organization providing support for children and families.Labels: charity
Palace Theatre Closed Indefinately
The Palace Theatre in downtown Courtenay will not re-open. The fire that hit the Palace Theatre back in July has caused significant structural damage and the building is set to be demolished.
The building owners and their insurance company have determined that the structural damage is more severe than first thought and demolition is in the near future for the old theatre.
The palace theatre has been a landmark on the corner of 5th and England for nearly 70 years.Labels: business, entertainment
Comox Valley Food Bank Closes
It's been 20 years since the doors to the Comox Valley Food Bank have been closed, but the time has come and at least temporarily, the Food Bank is closed.
The closure comes after a rental increase of roughly 30% to $1400 per month. The Food Bank had expressed interest in renting another location at $1700 per month indicating that the issue with the current location was most likely not about money.
The main reason for the temporary closure and moving, according to manager Jeff Hampton, was that they were unhappy with the current building and were unable to come to an agreement with the landlord over a new lease.Labels: business
Free Transit for Seniors
In an attempt to gain popularity in the Comox Valley, tommorow (Thursday Sept 20), is a ride free day on BC Transit busses for Comox Valley seniors.
Part of the goal of this ride free day is to introduce the bus service to isolated seniors in hopes of getting them back into the community.
Comox Valley Lunar Eclipse
Set your alarm clock bright and early, a full lunar eclipse is expected in the Valley next week.
Between 2:52 and 4:22 am on August 28 a lunar eclipse, expected to last around 90 minutes will turn the moon to a sunset red. It is expected that for those viewing in the Valley the entire event should be visible.
According to local astronomy buff John McKee said one of the best spots to view the event is out at Point Holmes due to low light pollution.
You can learn more about this eclipse at NASA's website.Labels: weather
Fishing off King Coho
Its that time of year again where the fishing off of King Coho (at the end of Singing Sands Rd) is hot! Each night dozens of anglers are taking to the beach with trollers and moochers out in their boats just off shore.
Last night I counted more than 40 fisherman on the shore, and more than 2 dozen boats. Unlucky Coho, Pink, and Chinook were being pulled to the beach one after another. There was no end to the excitement.
I started off out in the kayak. Now I'll admit, fishing from a kayak is a bit awkward, but enjoyable never the less. The first fish I reeled in was a rock cod, about 18 inches or so in length. A decent sized fish, but not what I was going for, so I let him go - actually, that was only part of the reason for release. First I was unsure of the legal size, but more importantly I was not about to put a fish with spikes on it, between my legs in a Kayak. No thank you.
An hour or so, and two dog fish later (I hate those things) , I headed in to fish from shore instead. I saw a number of salmon being brought in, but none were on my line. How frustrating. After a bit more effort I moved up the beach to visit with my wife and in laws. We sat around the fire and watched others continue to fish, with one man catching a young seagull. Fortunately the bird was only tangled in the line and not hooked, so they untangled the little guy and set him free.
Around dusk a fisherman decked out in waders had a nice fight and brought in a nice looking Coho, when I was forced to give it another try. After fishing for a while longer and getting my fair share of seaweed and bullheads, the woman next to me got a strong hit. As I turned to look, my line too went a zinging. The short fight brought in a small (just barely undersized) Chinook.
Thoughts of keeping him raced through my mind, but I knew better and let him swim free after a struggle with the hook. I may not have any fish in my freezer from last night, but at least I caught a nice looking fish, saw a bunch of other folks bring some in, and had a great night on the beach.
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If you plan on getting out to do a little fishing, they're biting on pink and white lures just off of King Coho, with BuzzBombs doing very well.Labels: recreation
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