If you look closely at the museum’s exterior, you might notice a difference in brick colour that reveals which section was a later addition. This month marks the 70th anniversary since the Courtenay Post Office reopened following the expansion and upgrade.
Tennis players at the court on Johnston Avenue, 1920s
Shining a light on Johnston Avenue for this newsletter with a bit about John “Scoop” Johnston (1852-1921) as well as activities on the street bearing his name.
The Comox Valley Exhibition is celebrating their 150th anniversary August 23rd to 25th. By coincidence, a brief history of the fair written by Tom Menzies was recently transcribed in the archives. Enjoy!
The George and Jane Grieve home. Standing left to right: Berkeley (son), George, Jane, and Sadie Grant (granddaughter). In the buggy are Reverend Thomas and Abigail Menzies, c. 1905. Photographed by Walter Gage.
This month’s article is all about Harmston Avenue and the family history behind the name. That history starts with the arrival of William, Mary, and daughter Florence in 1862.
June 6th, 2024 marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day. On that day in 1944, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy (France) to open the way to Germany from the West.
The George and Jane Grieve home. Standing left to right: Berkeley (son), George, Jane, and Sadie Grant (granddaughter). In the buggy are Reverend Thomas and Abigail Menzies, c. 1905. Photographed by Walter Gage.
Grieve Avenue and some of the family history behind its namesake are the feature for this month.
Grant Sawmill, Union, c. 1880s. Photographed by E.C. Brooks of Victoria, B.C.
