Town of Comox
1809 Beaufort Avenue V9M 1R9 Comox, BC, Canada

Traffic Advisory: intersection of Murrelet Drive and Aspen Road: https://comox.ca//traffic-advisory-intersection-of-murrel/

The first Regular Council Meeting of 2021 will be held today at 5:00 pm, live-streamed via YouTube. If you have a question for Council relating to a council agenda item, questions can be emailed to [email protected] until 4:30 pm the day of the meeting. When emailing a question, please include your full name and address. To visit the Town of Comox YouTube page: https://bit.ly/33ySXoN To reference the agenda and related meeting information: https://www.comox.ca/modx/council-meetings

The Town of Comox recognizes the value in commemorating local events and/or efforts of not-for-profit organizations and milestones for local business organizations, individuals, and community groups within the Town. These are often recognized by proclamations or flag raisings that focus the attention of the community. In late 2020 Council adopted two new policies, a Proclamation Policy and a Flag Raising & Flag Protocol Policy, to support and guide requests of this nature. To learn more visit: https://comox.ca/modx/flag-raising-and-proclamation-requests

Traffic Advisory: McDonald Road, at intersection with Back Road (Jan 11-15): https://comox.ca//traffic-advisory-mcdonald-road,-at-inte/

Current public health orders and restrictions are extended until February 5, to bring down COVID-19 case counts in BC. We continue to see high transmission rate...s through social gatherings. PHO restrictions mean all British Columbians must only socialize with people who live in their households (or core bubble, if you live alone). Everyone must continue to avoid any non-essential travel. Now is the time to stay home, and do your part to keep our hospitals, schools, and workplaces safe. We will get through this by pulling together. See details: www.gov.bc.ca/COVID19restrictions

Please note below an update from the Comox Community Centre regarding the new Provincial Health Orders and the impacts to activities permitted at the Centre. For additional information about the orders: https://www2.gov.bc.ca//covid-19-provincial-s/restrictions

New orders are in place to help everyone in BC significantly reduce their social interactions and to help stop COVID-19 from spreading in our province. The foll...owing orders and direction are in effect: Mandatory mask mandate for workers and customers in indoor public and retail spaces and in workplace common areas No events or social gatherings with anyone outside your household or core bubble (if you live alone) COVID-19 travel advisory in BC: essential travel only Spin classes, hot yoga, and high intensity interval training are suspended No spectators and no travel outside your community for sports games Learn more: https://gov.bc.ca/covid19restrictions

Further to the cancellation of the in-person North East Comox Stormwater Management Plan Open House, the related information boards and Comments Form are now available online for review, and virtual meetings can be booked with staff to respond to questions about the boards. Comment forms received between November 20 to 30, 4:00 pm will be submitted to Council for consideration. FMI: https://bit.ly/38Rhg5H

The Town of Comox, together with the Comox BIA, have been busy getting downtown Comox ready for the holiday season. Read more about how you can engage and celebrate the season below.

North East Comox Stormwater Management Plan Open House Update: Due to the ongoing increases of COVID-19 in the Vancouver Island Health Region, out of an abundance of caution, the in-person North East Comox Stormwater Management Plan Open House, scheduled for this Friday, November 20 at the Comox Community Centre, has been cancelled. However, there are opportunities to engage virtually including reviewing the information boards, submitting comments forms and booking an online meeting with staff to ask questions. The information boards and Comments Form that were to be provided at the Open House will be posted online shortly. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to navigate through this challenging time. FMI: https://bit.ly/3f7bD4v

Town of Comox Community Flag Pole Flag Raising: Louis Riel Day, November 16 - 23, 2020: https://comox.ca///2020/11/17/flag-raising-louis-riel-day/

The Town of Comox continues to prioritize initiatives and measures that support short and long term economic recovery in response to COVID-19. FMI see below.

The Comox Community Centre has suspended all high intensity and spin fitness classes identified by Dr. Henry and called all of the participants. Low intensity a...nd moderate fitness classes continue. The Fitness Studio is open for pre-register timeslots as usual. Customers must wear masks while in common areas of the Community Centre. We’re awaiting clarification on wearing masks while exercising and will share that information as soon as we receive it. We anticipate the Province will make additional changes to all fitness classes and we’re already working on the implementation for when the new guidelines arrive. We thank all our dedicated and loyal customers for their tremendous support. Stay safe Comox!

Winter registration starts today for programs and activities at the Comox Community Centre. Learn more and register below.

Proclamation: The Town of Comox has declared that November 26, 2020 shall be known as "The Day of Recognition for Survivors of Financial Abuse and Economic Injustice" in the Town of Comox https://bit.ly/3nCpF0S facebook.com/ccfwe/