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When Fred Wardell founded Eureka in 1909, he had a hunch that it would be known for innovative products, so he named his company after an exclamation of great discovery. 'Eureka' is Greek for 'I found it' and history credits the Greek physicist Archimedes for making the phrase famous when he took a dip in his tub, discovered the theory of water displacement, and shouted 'Eureka!'As an environmentally conscious company that prides itself on creating innovative products, Eureka is constantly shouting 'I found it!' Whether it was the development of the 'wooden lung' in 1949 or the vacuums that proudly display the ENERGY STAR® rating today, Eureka is committed to the next great innovation.

The Comox District Teachers' Association is a local of the British Columbia Teachers' Federation whose work is to respond to members and their representatives by providing service, support, and communications in an accountable, empathetic and honest manner.

We built two homes in 2004, two in 2006, two in 2007 and two in 2009. To raise funds for these home building projects, we build playhouses and sheds to raffle off at fairs and private functions. We do deconstructions, which keeps tons of waste out of the landfills and all recovered building materials are sold at our ReStore locations in Courtenay and Campbell River. Habitat for Humanity is an independent, charitable, faith-based housing program dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing by building homes in partnership with families in need. We build simple, decent, and affordable houses and provide interest-free mortgages to families who would otherwise not be able to purchase their own home. The Habitat program is about home ownership and providing a long-term solution designed to break the poverty cycle. How did Habitat Start? Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976 in Americus, Georgia by Millard and Linda Fuller. The program developed from the concept of partnership housing , based on Christian principles, where those in need of adequate shelter work side by side with volunteers from every walk of life to build simple, decent houses. Habitat for Humanity Canada was born in 1985, with the foundation of the first Canadian affiliate in Winkler Manitoba. In early 1988 an Habitat for Humanity Canada national office was established, which is currently located in Waterloo, Ontario. To mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.

Choose Elk's Home Lodge in Courtenay for your next event or gathering. We have several spacious and accommodating halls and auditoriums to choose from! Call us today to inquire about our pricing and rental options.

Tabitha ShawOnce again, National Volunteer Week has wrapped up and served as a reminder to thank all of the wonderful individuals who contribute so much to the Comox Valley. To celebrate the occasion, Volunteer Comox Valley hosted its second Impact Awards - an appreciation event at Zocalo Cafe in recognition of the outstanding volunteers in our community. The event included laughter, tears, hugs, great food, a musical performance by Schiehallion – and the representing winner of each category took home a framed award print. The Volunteer Impact Awards serves to inspire others to contribute to our community.