Friday, June 20, 2025, marks the astronomical first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest day of the year.
Officially, summer begins at 7:42pm, when Earth arrives at the point in its orbit where the North Pole is at its maximum tilt (about 23.5 degrees) toward the Sun, resulting in the longest day and shortest night of the calendar year.
The Summer Solstice ends when fall begins, on September 22nd.
To learn more, visit The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
Wildfire Update
There are close to two dozen wildfires burning on Vancouver Island now.
Partial Road Closure on Hilchey Road for Work on Bike Lanes
There will be periodic partial road closures on Hilchey Road, between Dogwood Street and Island Highway South starting today, through Thursday.
Harrogate Road and Erickson Road Intersection Closure Extended to September 4th
The temporary traffic changes currently in place at the intersection of Harrogate Road and Erickson Road will be extended a couple weeks.
Comox Valley RCMP warns about fake social media posts
The Comox Valley RCMP is warning residents to be careful about what they share online, particularly posts claiming to involve police investigations or public safety concerns.
RibFest at Village Park August 21-23
There will be lots of activity in and around Cumberland’s Village Park this weekend as Comox Valley RibFest returns to Cumberland, Friday through Sunday.
TeenFlight Campbell River registration is now opens!
at TeenFlight Campbell RiverNow through September 8th, MARS, the Merville-based rescue & rehabilitation centre, is holding its annual Summer Raffle Fundraiser.
Thursday, August 27 Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North presents a Family Feud, Burgers & Beer fundraiser at Match Eatery & Public House in Courtenay!
at MATCH Eatery & Public House
The word "éy7á7juuthem" means “Language of our People” and is the ancestral tongue of the Homalco, Tla’amin, Klahoose and K’ómoks First Nations, with dialectic differences in each community.
It is pronounced "eye-ya-jooth-hem."