The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is alerting residents of Union Bay that they will move to Stage 2 water restrictions beginning Monday August 30, 2021.
Comox Valley Regional District
Starting September 7 helmets will be required for all public skates
The Comox Valley Sports Centre beginning September 7, 2021 will require all patrons participating in a public skate to use a helmet. Helmets provide a protective layer for our thin skulls and are designed to create a surface area to absorb the force received during a fall.
UBCM awards $1 million grant towards Strengthening Community Services project in the Comox Valley
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) in partnership with the City of Courtenay and the Coalition to End Homelessness has been awarded over one million dollars in grant funding towards projects dedicated to providing urgent and temporary support to unsheltered homeless populations and addressing related community impacts in the region. The funding is being administered by Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) on behalf of the Province and the Government of Canada’s Safe Restart program.
New Playground Opens in Fanny Bay
“In the rural areas of the Comox Valley, recreation amenities like this one ensure that residents can spend quality time with friends, neighbours, and family without having to travel a great distance.”
New Playground Opens in Fanny Bay
“In the rural areas of the Comox Valley, recreation amenities like this one ensure that residents can spend quality time with friends, neighbours, and family without having to travel a great distance.”
Construction Delays at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre
We are asking residents to please minimize all non-essential trips to the landfill during this time, as this construction is expected to increase wait times up to 30 min during peak hours,”
New Electric Zamboni Being Unveiled
The new Zamboni not only produces zero emissions but also will save approximately $6,000 annually compared to the older propane Zamboni.
Stage 2 Water Restrictions Take Effect
The CVRD will be working closely with BC Hydro to monitor the situation and will update residents as needed. BC Hydro reduces the amount of water it releases down the Puntledge River to ensure there is enough water available to keep the river flowing optimally for fish habitat and migration until the fall rains arrive.
CVRD Not Proceeding with Proposed Roadside Waste Collection
“We’ve received strong feedback from residents, and we’ll be taking this time to reflect on what was shared with us,”
High Risk Activities Fire Ban in Effect for the Comox Valley
“We have had a very hot dry summer so far, and being at it is so early on in the season we need to work together to protect our community, property and natural landscapes,”
Road to 2030 Award Recipients Announced
“Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions is a priority for the region. The CVRD has actions and targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our own operations. Road to 2030 was an opportunity to support and raise awareness for community-led greenhouse gas emission reducing projects. By working together, and encouraging innovation, we can make progress towards reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by 50% of 2007 levels by 2030,”
Commissioning Getting Underway for Comox Valley Water Treatment Project
“We’re absolutely thrilled to be this close to the commissioning of such a critical project for the Comox Valley,” said Wendy Morin, Chair of the Comox Valley Water Committee. “A modern, sustainable drinking-water supply system is essential for our growing community. We’re thankful to everyone who has helped to get us here – from our CVRD staff and our contractor AECON, to our partners in water management the K’ómoks First Nation and key stakeholders like BC Hydro and the Courtenay Fish and Game Protective Association.”
Unstaffed Recycling Depots in Comox and Campbell River Closing July 1
These unstaffed depots have unfortunately been targets for illegal dumping for years, and just don’t reflect the standard of service that we would like to see with our waste management service,”
Paying Respect To 215 Indigenous Children Discovered
“Our thoughts are with residential school survivors and the families of those innocent children,”
Register now to be part of the Food Hub Forum
“Our study will be the first step to promote local collaboration among local food contributors, explore opportunities to expand our local food production and market share, as well as prepare a business plan for a Comox Valley Food Hub,” explains Alana Mullaly, CVRD General Manager of Planning and Development Services.
Stage 1 Water Restrictions in Effect May 1
Under Stage 1, lawn and garden sprinkling is permitted between the hours of 5 am – 8 am and 7 pm -10 pm, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for even numbered addresses and Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for odd numbered addresses.