School District Board Chair Resigns
Comox Valley Schools Board of Education Chair Mr. Ian Hargreaves
announced his resignation at the public board meeting Tuesday, 1 September.
The Comox Valley Airport Commission announces the loss of Frederick George Bigelow.
With great sadness, the Board of The Comox Valley Airport Commission
announce the passing of Comox Valley Airport Commission CEO, BGen (Ret’d)
Frederick George Bigelow. He is survived by his wife, Sarah, children Alan, and
Stephanie (Scott), and his sisters Margaret (Gene), Jean (John), and Susan
(Doug). Fred was predeceased by his parents, and son, Eric.
Anxiety is Running High for Families Everywhere.
While a lot of focus is rightly being placed on the safety of students, less discussed are the very real implications on the rest of the family “bubble” (core group of people who maintain physical distance from others and can safely be close to each other during the pandemic). Grandparents, who often serve as the linch pin of the family’s day to day operations, will be facing tough decisions on how to remain safely connected to their grandchildren as a potential second wave of COVID-19 hits this fall
Coastal Community Credit Union Donates $25,000 to United Way for Local COVID-19 Pandemic Support
As the landscape continuously shifts, our local service providers need further, ongoing
support so they can continue their important work or helping individuals and families
that need it. This pandemic response funding is one aspect of helping vulnerable people
across the region cope with the impacts of COVID-19.
Investing in Girls is an Investment in the Future
“Our ultimate goal is to help create a climate where girls feel empowered to become
leaders and create change in the community and beyond.” says Wendy Morin, CV Girls’
Group coordinator, facilitator and trainer, and Courtenay City Councillor. “We know that
by the age of 11 or 12, girls have already been significantly impacted by barriers related
to their gender, race and socio-economic status. We also know that less that 20% of
political and corporate leaders are women. It is our hope that the program will help
participants believe they have a voice and can aspire to become these leaders.”
Regional EOC Provides Update on COVID-19 Enforcement
Comox Valley local governments are supporting the Government of British Columbia in the effort to contain the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by assisting with public education on new enforcement orders.
Local bylaw officers are not empowered to ticket or detain people over public health enforcement orders, any enforcement will be conducted by the local RCMP or provincial enforcement officers. Bylaw officers will pass along any complaints provided to the RCMP for follow-up.
CVCF Home Sweet Home Gala – Tickets Available Now
“Given the COVID-19 pandemic, we have had to re-imagine the annual Gala. We have put
together a stress-free and elegant evening that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own
home, abiding by COVID-19 health and safety protocols, all the while supporting the
Foundation,” said Matt Beckett, CVCF’s President. “We promise an evening of community,
collaboration and heartfelt stories, and ongoing progress towards ensuring none of our
neighbours in this great community are left behind.”
Production Well Drilling in Oyster River Nature Park
To facilitate the installation of the production well, active machinery will be operating within the Oyster River Nature Park, located within the SRD’s Oyster River area. Work will be occurring intermittently from August 26 through to September 18 resulting in some physical and noise disruptions. Partial trail closures will be in place over a three-day period from August 26-28 and an additional three-day period the second week of September. Signs will be posted to indicate which trails must be avoided. For public safety, the SRD is asking park users to travel on open trails only until the work is complete.
Stage 3 Water Restrictions Take Effect September 1
The Comox Valley Water System will move to Stage 3 water restrictions beginning September 1 through to September 28, 2020. BC Hydro will be draining their Penstock for planned maintenance repairs as it does each September, which requires the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) to move to its emergency back-up pump station to draw water from the Puntledge River for the entire duration.
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