Comox Valley News Blog
Welcome to the Comox Valley News Blog. This blog will be used to share news from the Comox Valley and information on upcoming events! Check back often!
Monday, July 07, 2008
Sunday Sounds at the Filberg
Sunday evenings are a great time this summer for live music, but if it just isn't enough for you, you can also take in live, free concerts, at the Filberg Lodge on Sunday afternoons! Running until August 31, 2008, each Sunday, bring your chairs, blankets and a snack and enjoy seaside music in Comox. The free concerts kicked off near the end of June and the remaining schedule for the summer is as follows Labels: entertainment
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Sunday, July 06, 2008
Simms Summer Concert Series
If you are looking for some free summer fun and entertainment for the whole family then the Simms Summer Concert Series is for you. Labels: entertainment
At the Simms Millennium Park, free concerts will be held every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. until Sunday, September 7 with the exception of July 13 (Musicfest) and August 3 ( Filberg Festival). A variety of performers and music styles to suit all tastes will featured. Bring your chairs or a blanket and settle down on the grass. There is plenty of room for everyone!
Here's a photo from today's concert (July 06, 2008) Legends of Blues.
Here is the complete summer scheduel line up!
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Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Canada Day in the Comox Valley
Canada Day, 2008, was a complete success with amazing weather and a wonder parade as usual. here is a small selection of Photos from Tuesday July 1st 2008! Enjoy! Labels: entertainment
It wouldnt be a Parade without the Pipe Band!
Yee Ha!
Can't forget about the Shriners!
An old steam engine
A nice big crowd on their way down to the park.
For a run down of this years schedule, to get an idea of what to expect next year, see our Canada Day Page! This page will be updated as soon as next years schedule is made available!
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Saturday, June 28, 2008
For the Kids - Hands on Farm
Looking for some fun with the kids? The Comox Recreation Hands on Farm Petting Zoom at the Filberg Park is in full swing for the summer! Labels: entertainment, events, kids, parks
Running 10:00 - 4:00 from now until August 19th, the Hands on Farm is a great place to take the kids for some family fun. The farm features a donkey, goats, guinea pigs, rabbits, a lamb, chickens, and a calf.
Admission Rates are $1 for children under 5, and $2 for those 6 and over. Family rates are available at $5, and family summer passes are $30.
For more information you can call 250-339-FARM, or visit their website at members.shaw.ca/HandsonFarm
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Friday, June 27, 2008
Happy Canada Day 2008!
You know its summer when the Canada Day Parade kicks off on July 1st. This year we are extremely fortunate to have hot and sunny skies in the forecast - a pleasant change from the usual rain we seem to get on parade day. Be sure to pack your sun block, water, and a hat, because it is supposed to be a hot one - in fact, the entire 4 day long weekend is looking pretty good! The weather network is forecasting 28 degrees on Saturday, 26 on Sunday and Monday, and cooling slightly to 25 for Tuesday. The remainder of the week looks great at 22. The sunshine will be welcomed as the festivities kick underway with the parade set to start at 10:30. The complete schedule, as printed in today's Comox Valley Record can be found by Visiting our Canada Day Events page. We hope everyone has a great time this Canada Day! Leave us a comment on what you like most about this early summer holiday! Labels: entertainment, events, weather
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Fathers Day Kite Fly
The 22nd Annual father's day kite fly was a success on Sunday. The annual tradition packed the parking lots and streets and brought hundreds of people to Goose Spit. The weather was perfect the winds were up, and they skies were colorful with a huge variety of kites big and small. Labels: beaches, entertainment, recreation
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Monday, May 26, 2008
Comox Valley Shellfish Festival
The 2nd Annual Comox Valley Shellfish Festival will take place next month on June 14-15, 2008 at Comox Marina Park. Labels: entertainment
If you love seafood, then this is one event you wont want to miss. Festival participants include the Union Street Grill, Martine's Bistro, the BlackFin, and more!
Detailed information can be found at the official website, www.comoxvalleyshellfishfestival.ca.
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Friday, April 04, 2008
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 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 Labels: business, entertainment
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Tuesday, November 06, 2007
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. Labels: business, entertainment
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.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Comox Nautical Days
The BC Day Long Weekend is almost here, and with it comes the annual Filberg Festival, and Comox Nautical Days! Labels: entertainment, events
Be sure to check out the festivities this year! The schedule is out for Nautical Days! Be sure to have a look
- Nautical Days Schedule
- Filberg Festival Info and Hours
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