The day also serves as a reminder to end violence against Indigenous and gender-diverse people Despite the rain, Verna Wallace slowly walked up the stage at Simms Park to share her story in front of a quiet and attentive crowd on Sunday (May 5). “My sister has been missing since 1971,” said Wallace. “I was away from home and I got a letter telling me that she had been missing… I would sleep on my patio every night hoping I would hear her calling me. I did that for six months. “My sister was pregnant when she was murdered… that really broke my heart. I love and miss (her) so much. My...…The day also serves as a reminder to end violence against Indigenous and gender-diverse people Despite the rain, Verna Wallace slowly walked up the stage at Simms Park to share her story in front of a quiet and attentive crowd on Sunday (May 5). “My sister has been missing since 1971,” said Wallace. “I was away from home and I got a letter telling me that she had been missing… I would sleep on my patio every night hoping I would hear her calling me. I did that for six months. “My sister was pregnant when she was murdered… that really broke my heart. I love and miss (her) so much. My...WW…

By Genevieve Huchulak Special to the Record Thursday, May 9, marks the end of our 2023-24 Thursday Night Jazz winter series. To celebrate surviving another challenging post-COVID year, with changing venues and shifting times, the Georgia Straight Jazz Society is presenting a special season-closing concert of Steely Dan music at Florence Filberg Centre at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by ticket only ($35). Tickets have been on sale during the past month at outlets in Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland, and any unsold tickets on the concert date will be available for sale after 6:30 p.m. at...… By Genevieve Huchulak Special to the Record Thursday, May 9, marks the end of our 2023-24 Thursday Night Jazz winter series. To celebrate surviving another challenging post-COVID year, with changing venues and shifting times, the Georgia Straight Jazz Society is presenting a special season-closing concert of Steely Dan music at Florence Filberg Centre at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by ticket only ($35). Tickets have been on sale during the past month at outlets in Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland, and any unsold tickets on the concert date will be available for sale after 6:30 p.m. at...WW…

Powell River’s name currently reflect a man whose main goal was to assimilate Indigenous people It was first in May 2021 that the idea for Powell River to change its name was brought forward to city officials in the coastal B.C. community. What followed, however, were bureaucratic delays and heightened tension among residents, leaving some wondering if their recommendations toward reconciliation becoming more than just words would ever actually become reality. For Harmony Johnson, changing the name of the community she is from – which currently reflects a man whose main goal was to...…Powell River’s name currently reflect a man whose main goal was to assimilate Indigenous people It was first in May 2021 that the idea for Powell River to change its name was brought forward to city officials in the coastal B.C. community. What followed, however, were bureaucratic delays and heightened tension among residents, leaving some wondering if their recommendations toward reconciliation becoming more than just words would ever actually become reality. For Harmony Johnson, changing the name of the community she is from – which currently reflects a man whose main goal was to...WW…

Spring is the start of gardening season in Canada. Whether you are planning to plant a garden this year or spend the day at an immaculately groomed public garden, this is the time to watch as the plants grow. Or, for those who choose to participate, World Naked Gardening Day is held on the first Saturday of May each year. How much do you know about gardens and gardening? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions. Good luck. READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about democracy? READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada’s growing population? READ ALSO: QUIZ: A...… Spring is the start of gardening season in Canada. Whether you are planning to plant a garden this year or spend the day at an immaculately groomed public garden, this is the time to watch as the plants grow. Or, for those who choose to participate, World Naked Gardening Day is held on the first Saturday of May each year. How much do you know about gardens and gardening? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions. Good luck. READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about democracy? READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada’s growing population? READ ALSO: QUIZ: A...WW…

Saturday afternoon was a time of celebration at Maple Pool Campground. The sea can community within the campground expanded again, as the 10th and 11th sea can homes were unveiled. WeCan Shelter Society co-founder Charlene Davis introduced the two newest additions to friends, family and media. She said the society is determining the resident for the 11th home. (A tenant moved into the 10th unit in February.) “This can only happen because we have people who are looking for solutions and working toward solutions, rather than pointing fingers and (shifting the blame),” she said,...… Saturday afternoon was a time of celebration at Maple Pool Campground. The sea can community within the campground expanded again, as the 10th and 11th sea can homes were unveiled. WeCan Shelter Society co-founder Charlene Davis introduced the two newest additions to friends, family and media. She said the society is determining the resident for the 11th home. (A tenant moved into the 10th unit in February.) “This can only happen because we have people who are looking for solutions and working toward solutions, rather than pointing fingers and (shifting the blame),” she said,...WW…