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CVRD EOC Covid 19 Update
A message from Jesse Ketler, Cumberland Councillor, Chair of CVRD Board & spokesperson for the Regional Emergency Operations Centre for the Comox Valley, providing a community update on COVID-19
Tentative COVID-19 vaccine site chosen in the Comox Valley
B.C. is moving into Phase 2 of its COVID-19 mass immunization plan
City of Courtenay awards contract for 5th Street Bridge project
The 5th Street Bridge requires structural improvements, new coating to repair and prevent corrosion, and deck repairs.
Courtenay Selects New Chief Administrative Officer
Welcome to the team Geoff!
Union Bay Unofficial Referendum Results
The unofficial Referendum result for the following question: Are you in favour of dissolving the Union Bay Improvement District and converting to Comox Valley Regional District local service areas?
418 – yes, 159 – no. Out of a total of 557 votes, 72% are in favour.
Once the Declaration has been filed by the the Returning Officer the official results will be posted online.
Comox Valley Economic Recovery Task Force Website Updated
The Comox Valley Economic Recovery Task Force (ERTF) website has been updated to include reports, minutes and links to important government programs and grants.
City of Courtenay releases Maple Pool legal costs – Comox Valley Record
Source: City of Courtenay releases Maple Pool legal costs - Comox Valley Record At an in-camera meeting Monday, Courtenay council voted to release the lump-sum legal costs related to the lengthy Maple Pool Campground dispute. “The Maple Pool case was the most...
MyTechGuys Offer Cell Phone Charging at MusicFest
My Tech Guys is a platinum sponsor of the Vancouver Island Musicfest, donating more than $10,000 of product and labour to help the event run smoothly. You will also find My Tech Guys on-site during the festival, fixing the WiFi networks, providing technical support to...
My Tech Guys and We Are YQQ
Here's a quick video with Bob explaining why he's involved with We Are YQQ. Thanks to Kayla McDonald Video Production for capturing this moment.
Coffee with… Bob Wells
Posted May 18, 2016 at 9:00 AM by Terry Farrell - Record Staff If there’s one city official sure to be at any kind of costume party, it’s Bob Wells. From Star Wars to superheroes, Councillor Bob loves dressing up. It’s not surprising, when one considers his background...
Coffee with… Bob Wells
Originally published by the Comox Valley Record on May. 18, 2016 10:00 a.m. Politician, actor... super hero? If there’s one city official sure to be at any kind of costume party, it’s Bob Wells. From Star Wars to superheroes, Councillor Bob loves dressing up. It’s not...
Day of Mourning ceremony at Simm’s Park
Originally published by the Comox Valley Record on May. 2, 2016 8:00 p.m. The Day of Mourning flag-raising ceremony honoured fallen workers Thursday at Simms Park in Courtenay. The City of Courtenay, WorkSafe BC and CUPE 556 honoured fallen workers at the annual Day...
Backgrounder for Comox Lake Water Treatment Options Study
Boil water notices related to turbidity have occurred for communities with water supplied from Comox Lake - including City of Courtenay, Town of Comox, and other electoral area water local service areas. These events plus recent water quality monitoring in the lake...
Ride the Bus and Win $500 with In2Transit
Riding the bus this summer was even more rewarding than usual for many people in the Comox Valley, due to the In2Transit promotion run by the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD). During July and August over 40 bus riders won prizes valued at $50 or more. Brian...
City of Courtenay Streamlining Development Application Process
Changes to the development application process at the City of Courtenay will soon pave the way for improved service for the development community. A new “one window” approach will provide a single point of contact for developers and centralize services into one...
Island Health Orders Comox Lake Water Study
Island Health has ordered the Comox Valley Regional District, the Village of Cumberland and...
Skydiving with the skyhawks
Skydiving With The Skyhawks
Today I had the exhilarating opportunity to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. It sure made things less intimidating knowing I was under the experienced wings of the Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team, The Skyhawks. Have a look below...