Category: Comox Valley Regional District

The fall 2019 issue of the Comox Valley Recreation Guide is now available and the Comox Valley Regional District’s (CVRD) Sports and Aquatic Centres has launched online registration for recreation programs and activities.

The Comox Valley Regional District’s (CVRD) consideration of an application by 3L Developments Inc. to amend the Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) was conducted in a fair and balanced way – in good faith and without malice – according to a decision by the BC Supreme Court released August 12, 2019.

After years of preparation and planning, the Comox Valley Regional District’s new water treatment system project has officially moved into the construction phase with award of the design-build contract to AECON Water Infrastructure Inc.

The Comox Valley Water System will move to Stage 2 Water Restrictions beginning Monday, July 15 to coincide with BC Hydro’s planned reduction to go below minimum fish habitat flows in the Puntledge River.

The Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS) voted at its annual general meeting June 8, 2019, to continue discussions with the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) to work toward establishing a new Merville auxiliary fire hall at its location on Williams Beach Road and the Island Highway.

The K’ómoks First Nation (KFN) and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) recently shared a day of learning about the history and culture of indigenous peoples in the Comox Valley. The Community to Community initiative was part of a continued effort to strengthen the working relationship between the two organizations.

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) will be hosting a solar power and energy efficiency open house from 3:30 to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, June 26th at the CVRD’s Water Services Building, located at 299 Puntledge Road.

In an effort to reduce pollution from wood smoke, the Comox Valley Regional District’s (CVRD) wood smoke reduction program has increased rebates for cleaner heating sources. Beginning June 16 residents may be eligible to receive $1,000 – $4,000 for replacing an older wood stove with a cleaner heating option.

Bike to Work Week is wrapping up and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is encouraging everyone to keep the momentum going June 2nd to the 8th. The Commuter Challenge is a one-week event that promotes commuting to work by walking, cycling, taking transit, carpooling, telecommuting, or even paddling for at least one day of your weekly commute.

Park upgrade work is planned at the Comox Valley Regional District’s (CVRD) Seal Bay Park starting Tuesday, May 28th with construction of a new multi-use trail and new parking area. These park improvements align with public feedback received as part of the CVRD Park Management Plan public consultation process.