City of Courtenay

The City of Courtenay's first Virtual Public Hearings are happening next week. - Monday December 14: 2355 Mansfield Drive, 2800 Arden Road, 4070 Fraser Road, and an update to the Home Occupation Regulations. - Wednesday December 16: 2700 Mission Road, 1375 Piercy Avenue, 2466 Walbran Place, and 1550 Willemar Avenue. ... The start time for both public hearings is 5 p.m. Learn more: www.courtenay.ca/publichearings

British Columbians will soon be able to apply for the BC Recovery Benefit.

By public health order and direction we must continue to only socialize with people in our households or core bubbles until January 8, 2021 and avoid any non-...essential travel. This December will be difficult and different than any we’ve experienced but together we will help protect our most vulnerable, and keep our hospitals, schools and businesses open. See details: www.gov.bc.ca/COVID19restrictions

Update: the December 7 Council meeting has been rescheduled for December 9 at 4 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Council meeting scheduled for 4 p.m. today will be RESCHEDULED. The City of Courtenay will be reviewing dates to reschedule this meeting; please visit our website for updates. We regret any inconvenience caused by this late cancellation. To view Council meeting agendas, minutes, and videos, visit www.courtenay.ca/councilmeetings

Masks provide an extra layer of protection to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Bonnie Henry recommends wearing a mask in indoor public spaces like tak...ing transit, getting a haircut, or grocery shopping. Remember: wearing a mask should be combined with other important preventative measures. Stay home if you're sick, wash your hands, and maintain safe, physical distancing from people outside your safe six. We must remain vigilant to protect ourselves and others. More info on masks: http://www.bccdc.ca//disea/covid-19/prevention-risks/masks

Here are some answers to the most common questions about masks

Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells was joined by representatives from the Courtenay, Comox, and Cumberland Legions and RCMP Inspector Mike Kurvers for the unveiling of new signage on Veterans Memorial Parkway. The signs are located near the Old Island Highway and Valley Vista Estates, and feature red poppies and the phrase, "Lest We Forget". While the 2020 poppy campaign officially launches tomorrow, October 30, these new road signs will stay up year-round as a permanent expression of gratitude for veterans.

Courtenay residents in single-family or duplex homes: place your leftover Halloween pumpkins with your regular weekly curbside yard waste pickup the week of November 3 to 6. Get more pumpkin disposal tips at https://www.cswm.ca/organics/halloween-pumpkin-disposal

We are excited to present The LINC Youth Centre's Ghoul School Film Premiere! Enjoy this Halloween Spooktacular film "Cabin in the Woods" made by Ghoul School youth participants.

Are you looking for a well-rounded preschool? Cozy Corner Preschool at the Lewis Centre is your place! We promote new discoveries and learning through play to help children to think creatively. Materials and activities are both fun and educational. Spaces are available mainly on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons with a few spots in our morning programs as well. The health and safety of our participants and staff is our top priority. Read our Cozy Corner operations safety plan ...here: courtenay.ca/safetyplans For more information call the Lewis Centre at 250-338-5371 or visit courtenay.ca/cozycorner

Sadly, the usual Halloween Parade & Party in Downtown Courtenay isn't happening this year - but please check out their Facebook page for other fun things happening downtown over Halloween.

The Comox Valley Farmers' Market moves to the Native Sons Hall and parking lot starting this Saturday, October 31st. The parking lot between the Native Sons Hall and the Sid Williams Theatre will be closed from 6:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

The LINC Youth Centre presents a Ghoul School Halloween film entitled "Cabin in the Woods". The Halloween spooktacular film replaces the Haunted House that has run at the The LINC in previous years. The film features local youth who have worked over the past month to put together a script, prepare sets, and film this chilling tale for all to enjoy.

Social gatherings in private homes are now limited to your immediate householdthe people who live in your home plus a maximum of six other people. This is a p...rovince-wide order that applies to all homes for all occasions. Similar to what happened this summer with vacation homes and rentals, we have seen a notable increase in new cases and transmission of COVID-19 as a direct result of social gatherings in private homes. Remember, when we come together with family and friends, we bring our risks with us and, in turn, they take those risks back home with them again. This is a critical time. We’re heading into cold and influenza season, and COVID-19 is still in our communities. The choices we make over the coming weeks will make a difference and will support our business and schools to stay open. Let’s choose to protect our communities and the ones we care for most. The order will be posted online in full detail in the coming days here: https://www.gov.bc.ca/phoguidance

Harmston Avenue at Cumberland Road will have one lane closed on Tuesday, October 27 from 7:00 a.m. until approximately 3:00 p.m for pavement repairs. Two way traffic will be maintained on Cumberland road. Traffic control personnel will be on hand.

Courtenay is updating the Official Community Plan (OCP) and needs your feedback! Sign up today for one of several virtual neighbourhood workshops happening between November 3 -10. Advance registration is required. The full location list, schedule and online registration tools are available at: www.courtenay.ca/OCPupdate As well as the virtual workshops, several in-person outdoor guided neighbourhood walkshops are happening October 26 - November 1. These "walkshops" are almost fully registered. Please put your name on the waitlist if you are interested. Find out more at www.courtenay.ca/OCPupdate

A reminder that crews will be flushing overnight in the downtown Courtenay area (the area in pink on the map), from Monday October 26 - Friday November 13 from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday to Friday. For more information: https://www.courtenay.ca//water-main-flushing-in-west-cour

With Halloween coming up soon, please remember that fireworks are not allowed within the City of Courtenay. Learn more: https://www.courtenay.ca//courtenay-reminds-residents-of-f

The Sid Williams Theatre is hosting some fall events! COVID-19 protocols will be in place. For more information: https://www.sidwilliamstheatre.com/news/fall-events-return/