Breaking News – Valley Flooding Forces Closures, Evacuations

Courtenay Mayor Greg Phelps declared a weather-related state of emergency and an evacuation alert was ordered for Cumberland residents living near Comox Lake this afternoon as torrential rains seriously impact the Comox Valley. The RCMP is advising limited or no traffic into Courtenay and schools were closed early today as well. The Fifth Street Bridge [...]

A Peek Inside A Celebration of Comox Valley Spirit

The day didn’t necessary start off on the brightest foot. Rain, rain, rain – that was the forecast for Sunday. But, with a 40X40 heated tent, happy spirits and a sense of creative flexibility we headed out for a day of celebrating our heritage.

Thankfully, the sunshine made an appearance just about the time we got [...]

Fall NeighbourWood Walk Photos

Good afternoon and welcome to our first day in which you get a morning and an afternoon post. Yep, that’s right, OBE has now nearly doubled our content and we will be bringing you some exciting new features as we begin to even more frequently update the website.
If you haven’t checked out Kendra’s sweet post [...]

Nature Journal – The Edible Forest

Editor’s Note: Today, join us out at Tannadice Farms, 3465 Burns Road (just off of Condensory Road), for a great farm tour as part of the the Know Where Your Food Comes From Tour and the Eat Real. Eat Local 30-Day Challenge. Heather and Allan will be on hand from 1 to 2:30 p.m. taking [...]

Tofino in January is Heaven

Well, we’re home after a great week wave watching, trail hiking and late sleeping on the Clayquot Sound.

Wow, is it ever refreshing to have a few days off in order to better appreciate everyday life.

It also, however, requires a day or so to re-acclimate.

Hope you all enjoyed your time with our guest writers this week. [...]

Family Craft – Pop-Up Thank You Cards

Before the husband and I took off for some time on our own this week I knew there was one thing the tiny person and I had to finish – the thank you cards from all of the great holiday gifts that showed up at our door this year.
If there’s one thing I am religious [...]

Santa’s In The Building

After a crazy week, I have to admit that I am shot and in serious need of a day to myself.
But, before I escape, I leave you with the great fun that was yesterday’s Santa Parade in downtown Courtenay.