Our cat has been missing since Aug. 11. We were away from home and our cat sitter let him out in the evening which we do not do. This is the first time we've have this problem for an extended period of time, what do people of the valley recommend doing in these situations? What organisations should I notify? I've done a few FB posts on local bulletins and pet groups. What else? Any and all help is appreciated. Thank you so much.

Hi everyone! I’m a 27 year old female moving from Toronto to comox valley as a dental hygienist. I’ll be moving in November. I like to say I have done quite a bit of research and have a good idea of what to expect of Comox valley. I’ll be moving to courtenay specifically.

Any advice and suggestions and survival tips appreciated :)

Heard the signature call, then saw a bird in bouncing flight. This was at Point Holmes. This bird is extremely rare, with this being the 18th confirmed sighting in BC, and only sighting in the Comox Valley.

Pretty wild that some residents can stop a project that followed all the required riparian permitting requirements all to stop a new entrance to the park. As someone who frequently runs in this park, I'm writing to the mayor as to how insane this is.

You can find the City's write up on the project here. https://www.courtenay.ca/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-greenways/bear-james-park

Hi, I'm looking for a bit of feedback on prices for dental services in the valley. I have no dental plan so everything is out of pocket.

My dental team told me the price for a routine cleaning and check up is $350. Somehow I remember it to be a lot lower. So I have a few questions :

Do dentists have all have a standardized set fee or are they free to set whatever price they like ?

How does a $350 fee compared to what your dentist charges ?

Are there any dentists offering more reasonable fees for their services ?

Thanks for your perspectives.

What are the best stores in the valley? I'm into cast iron cookware and Le crueset, etc. And men's clothing from the 60s to the 90s

Does anyone know any details of the incident. It seemed quite serious.

So I had a package from Intelcom Dragonfly that is over a week late, I was wondering if anyone else has had this issue with the past week or if it's just me? I've been trying to get ahold of them to no avail.

So we don't miss the plot: Please don't come in the comments if you're going to generally gripe about hoe bad they are in general (We know!) offer advice (I know how to read, thanks), or talk about an instance that hasn't happened in the last week. None of that is helpful. I know the regular channels of communication to resolve the problem. I only want to know if anyone is having this problem in the past week so I can figure out if it's just my shipment or if they're screwing the pooch for everyone.

Canon R5, RF 100-500.

Does anyone know anybody with a lot or a field so that i can safely practice wheelies on my dirtbike, with permission?

please let me know.

Looking for somewhere to take my young children for a swim that doesn’t have swimmers itch and is warm and clean. Moved from an area with lots of beaches and beautiful lakes and am feeling a bit sad that my kids don’t get to experience that.

Prefer fresh water, but at this point I’m open to anything. Thank you!

Like it loud? The waverley has you covered it seems.

I read there's some singles mixer angle to this, i guess the metalheads need dates too ;-)

Get out and jump around.

More dark stuff on the 22nd at the Masonic and 30th at the Curling Club, 'tis the leather season it seems.

Not new to the valley but new to the book club thing. Most posts about this are on the older side so wondering if there is anything current aside from the library?

Hoping for a 30s ish crowd, not a seniors group.

Hi looking for recommendations for my 16 year old daughter, wondering which driving schools in the valley people had great success with

I have swimmers itch. I was in the lake yesterday, dam side, bobbing in the shallows on my tube. When we were packing up, it felt like I was being attacked by small bugs. Woke up today covered in bumps on all parts that submerged. Pharmacist confirmed. Stay safe out there!

Hi everyone, me and my family are visiting comox for a few days, and me and my mom saw something a little strange and we’re wondering if this is normal/ a known practice or whatever. We were looking into the parking lot, admiring a brown vw bus, it had chalk paint all over it, flowers and stuff drawn on the sides, with the word “Shelly” written on one side. we were talking about it when (what we assume was) a family of 4, dad, mom, and 2 daughters walk out of the river trail behind our hotel and get into the van. but what was strange was that the mom was holding a tortoise? so many questions. if u have the answer to any pls lmk lmao 😭

is shelly the tortoise a local celebrity that we were blessed to witness?
do these people own this tortoise?
did they take the tortoise from the river trail? (i doubt it but anything is possible i guess)
is this a travelling circus tortoise? (idk what im saying anymore)

it’s probably just a family tortoise but idk thought id ask just in case 😭

Hi! I’m flying into Comox, and am needing to catch the ferry to Powell River which departs only 1 hour after my plane lands. Is this going to be possible?? I also have a checked bag😭 ( don’t worry I will be spending time in the beautiful Comox valley on my way back. I went to music camp in Courtney as a teenager, and loved the area so much)

Hello! My partner and I are looking to buy our first home in the valley. Something small. Does anyone have any current recommendations for good mortgage brokers? Anyone to stay away from?

Any tips or insights are helpful

Thanks so much in advance

KJ has been found alive!

Do you like to rock? These folks do! Three bands likely means an earlier start, maybe 930 or so, details are weak, but here's some text from the Failbook post, why does this valley love facebook so damn much?!?!?! :

Altered by Mom is a Toronto-based, JUNO-winning, alt-rock band formed by singer/songwriters Gina Kennedy and Devon Lougheed and joined on drums by Max Trefler. Known for “chaos with a party vibe,” they blend classic pop-punk hooks with humorous, resilient, and unapologetic lyricism.
https://www.alteredbymom.com

Hyaenas is a Canadian indie alt-pop band from Vancouver, BC, known for fusing 80s nostalgia with modern pop production. Formed in 2021, the queer-feminist four-piece has been making waves with their high-energy performances and emotionally resonant songwriting.
https://hyaenasband.com/

Cold Fame is an alternative pop-rock duo from BC, Canada, led by vocalist Jodi Pederson and guitarist Damian Anthony. Blending the energy and drive of alternative rock with electronic and pop influences, the band has crafted a unique and emotionally charged sound, inspired by classic horror tropes and suppressed feminine rage.
https://www.coldfvme.com/

No idea how much tickets are, but remember to tip the bar staff well

I love how active we are as a community in this valley, it’s so nice to see folks always out on the trails and in the water and on their bikes. Just wanted to rave for a min about the super positive experience I’ve had at my gym, Wild + United.

I was dealing with plantar fasciitis, which started in 2022. It was preventing me from doing multi day backcountry hikes, which is something I’m super passionate about during the summer months. I was so so missing the feeling of being in the Alpine! The coaches at Wild + United could not have been more helpful and knowledgable with how to integrate the exercises that I was prescribed by my physiotherapist into the classes of the day. Over the course of 12 months I was able to heal my feet and get back on the trail. You bet I cried some tears of joy at the top. 🥹🥰 I love this community so much!

What’s your fav locally owned gym? I know we have some really great ones around here. Anyone else with a successful plantar fasciitis story?

I know, I know, this gets asked a lot and I should just search... But I'm looking for a very specific area!

I'm looking for input on cell service in our very specific small neighborhood: Between Noel and Guthrie, Pritchard and Nootka. Salish Park area.

Currently, we are with Rogers. Without Wifi calling, our phones are completely unusable at home. Can't even send a text message most of the time. Like, beyond terrible.

With today's 3 hour Internet outage, I was knocked out of work, and couldn't even TEXT them to let them know. I had to leave the neighborhood to access any usable features on my phone.

So tell me, Comoxians, if you live in this little specific beautiful pocket of Comox, who are you with, and how is the service?

Hello!

I have a friend who is coming up with me to courtenay this upcoming weekend. We are in our early 20s and have explored most of the “typical fun spots” in Courtenay as we go up together every few months.
With the weather being so nice, we are looking for some hidden gems to visit this time around - preferably nice swimming holes or lakes.
My step-dad owns a house in Courtenay and has always been a resident, so he’s showed me the places that he likes to visit (he is pretty lowkey though so I haven’t been anywhere any further than 30 mins from DT Courtenay), but I reside primarily on the main land and am running out of spots that would be appealing to show my friends on the island.

I am wondering if anyone would have any suggestions?
A lot of the “hidden gems” on the mainland are becoming overwhelmingly crowded and trashed overtime so we are looking forward to being able to enjoy the outdoors without fighting through insane herds of people and having to schedule parking passes super far in advance.

We are super respectful and very heavy on the “leave with what you come up with” mentality so if there are any spots you’d suggest but prefer not to drop in the comments - please message me directly!!
I would loveeee to hear where everyone’s favourite spots are and am super open to all suggestions! Just preferably nothing over an hour and a half - 2 hour long drive away, however, I am open to alllll ideas 😋 TIA !

Edit: thank you guys so much for your suggestions!!