The Special Mountain Sheep Resident Draw for the 2025 hunting season is opening early this year!
Find out more here.
Island Health is alerting patrons who dined at the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Courtenay (1030 Cliffe Ave) about a potential exposure to hepatitis A. While the risk of transmission to the public is considered low, Island Health Public Health advises anyone who ate at the restaurant between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on September 10, 12, 13, or 14 to get a free hepatitis A vaccine within 14 days of their last visit. Individuals who have previously been infected with hepatitis A or who received two doses of the vaccine before the potential exposure do not need additional immunization.
“The Risk of Transmission To The Public Is Considered Low”
More information is available here.
Every square inch of the Nanwakolas member First Nations’ territories is culturally significant, both in terms of their contemporary connections to their lands and waters, and the deep, ancient history embedded within them. Learn more about the importance of cultural and archaeological sites, and best practice in how to show maya’xala – respect – when spending time in the territories.
The Sayward Valley Folk Music Society in collaboration with the Village of Sayward presents Richard Grainger at 7:00pm on Sunday, October 6th at the Kelsey Center in Sayward.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets available at the door for $25. Advance tickets available from the Sayward Valley Resort or Bob Sampson.
For more information, call Bob at 250.282.0134 or email saywardvalleyfolk@outlook.com. Alternatively, visit Richard Grainger’s website.
Drop by the Sayward library on select Friday mornings and join us for fun songs and stories!
This is a family drop in program for toddlers, preschoolers and their care-givers.
Upcoming story times will be September 27th, October 25th and November 22nd, from 11:00am to 11:30am.
Wounded Warrior offers life changing programs to military members, veterans, and first responders. They support children, members, spouses, families, and survivors.
As a paramedic, Aggie has participated in these programs and found them invaluable to her mental health recovery and resilience.
On November 13th, 2024 Aggie will walk the 42kms between Ucluelet and Tofino in support of Wounded Warriors with a goal of raising $100 per kilometer.
