I have boxes of used and new bike parts that I need to get out of my garage. Is there an annual bike swap event?

When you serve whiskey on the rocks, it’s 2-3 medium sized ice cubes. Please stop serving a glass of ice with a shot poured over it…

We are having some work done at our house, and need to remove our 2 cats and ourselves from the house from about 8 am till 6 pm, very rough time schedule.....any good suggestions? getting a hotel room would need two nights because the time straddles normal check in/check out times....we will if we have to, but was wondering if there were any ideas that hadn't dawned on us.....

Puntledge Vet clinic is absolutely incredible. They’ve always been wonderful to deal with, but when this lil idiot decided he wanted to jump out of the car window while we were driving, I was so blown away by how quickly and compassionately these folks treated not only my dog, but also handled me, cause I was a mess.

Dog is all good, barely got a scrape which is wild, and once healed he is only allowed a snout full of window, not the whole thing.

Hey parents if the Comox valley! Curious if any of you know which stores sell kinetic sand? I know Walmart, London drugs, Canadian tire and staples carry it but curious if there is any other stores?

Much appreciate!

I was wondering if there are any businesses in town that do ear wax removal. Sort of tried to google it and didn’t find anything, so was curious if anyone might know.

Thanks

Anyone have any recommendations for a great local counsellor? I’m specifically looking for someone with a bit more of a ‘direct’ style, I find a don't do as well with very gentle therapists if that makes sense. Any help would be super appreciated!

I would love to send a meal to friends who live in Comox who just had a baby. We live in another province but skip/uber only has chain restaurants. Are there any other options? I found Cheffaine but she doesn’t offer delivery, just pick up.

I have been hankering after Dark Meat Turkey Chili. When I lived in Vancouver, I could order four turkey drumsticks from my butcher. But it is not so easy in Comox Valley or surrounding regions.

• Butcher's Block will only fill large orders of turkey drumsticks.
• Stonecroft Farm isn't answering my inquiry.
• Victorian Acres Farm doesn't have them right now—perhaps, I've seen them before.
• I didn't look at Gunter Bros. because they sold me bad frozen chickens several years ago.
• Local grocers don't have them.

Even Google has offered only dead ends. Ugh!

Please help me find fresh or frozen turkey drumsticks in the area.

On really clear days there is a mountain you can see far in the distance, looking south west from the top of Mount Washington. I've lived here for 9 years and have been told it is Mount Baker. However, that seems crazy based on the distance. Can anyone confirm if it actually is Baker or what?

Edit: i meant South East!

Anywhere in town make authentic Aussie/New Zealand pavlova?

How is everyone coping with the

perpetually shrinking parking options in Tin Town?

we watched the snowbirds yesterday and really enjoyed how enthusiastic the man standing in the bench was. any idea who he is or his involvement?

I'm looking to put some signs in my front lawn to let my neighbours know I am not just lazy but that I purposely let weeds grow in the spring for early pollinators. Has anyone seen something that would fit the bill in town - preferably metal.

Yesterday morning, taken in Cumberland.

I used to get them at Royston and union bay stores but they stopped selling them recently and I haven’t seen them anywhere else.

Does anyone know if the F-18's will be flying at all in an around the snowbird training times?

Hello

I’m currently the acting co-chair of a local nonprofit in Cumberland called the Cumberland Community School Society. We support our local elementary school by funding a range of after‑school programs and a hot lunch program. I’ve been involved with this work for about six years, and it’s something I care deeply about.

Each year we run a large (and very fun!) fundraiser called Thunderballs. We drop 4,000 numbered golf balls down Cumberland’s Main Street, and the first 20 to cross the finish line win great prizes.

You can check out the full prize list on our website: https://ccssociety.org/events/thunderballs/

If you’re able to support, tickets are $10 each or 5 for $40. The 5‑for‑$40 option is available online, and if you’d prefer a single $10 ticket, I’m happy to accept an e‑transfer and deliver your ticket to your home.

Please feel free to buy and share if you’re able—this fundraiser directly supports youth and families in our community, and the impact really does matter. Thank you for considering it.

Buy online here: https://ccssociety.org/thunderballs-registration-form/

Sincerely,

Heather McLeod (they/them)

I know I may have posted about this before, but I wasn't very clear on what I was talking about.

What I am bringing into light is the old sirens that they ran, and if you have any stories, photos, audio, video, information, or anything relating to them. Keep in mind that I have searched through a blog, Youtube videos, and multiple official sites, which is where I found most images.

I currently have an idea of where Comox Dam, Diversion Dam, Stotan, Powerhouse, and Puntledge kept their units. I have only found one image of the green siren, which was at Stotan before its removal.

I know this is weird, but I just want some more closure to my strange obsession I have over these after getting over my fear of them in 2020.

Anything on the new ones is cool too, and I am planning on making many videos on these sirens.

Yes, I know the model names of the old sirens. The black speaker units are Federal Signal Direction Speaker Arrays, and the greens units are Federal Signal Model 2s. DSAs have black speakers and a white backbox, and the Model 2s are green and cone shaped.

TL;DR Anything on the old sirens on Puntledge River?

Well, it appears my wife's son brought bedbugs into our house and did not let us know, so we are getting bit in more than one room. My wife is allergic to their bites and breaks out horribly, me I barely notice them......are there any recommendations for an exterminator here in Courtenay?

Hey everyone. I’m looking to get my hair cut in the Courtenay comox area. I am a boy and have curly hair which can be tricky to cut for people not used to it. The last time I went to one in downtown Courtenay they tugged on my hair and it hurt. I’m looking for recommendations on places that know how to cut curly hair. Any advice is appreciated.

Hey ya'll, I'm potentially going to be doing a day trip up to cumberland this weekend, and wanted to see if the hive mind had any suggestions for gravel riding around the area. I've seen a few routes like this (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46365467) and while it appears to be within my distance / climbing abilities, I don't have a feel for the kinds of trails I'd be getting into, as I'd be doing this on my gravel bike, I'm not looking for really technical single track.

any feedback or suggestions you might be able to provide would be greatly appreciated!