 |
The latest events schedule is available for the Canada Day celebrations this year. Its hard to believe that another year has come and gone, but its time once again for the annual Canada Day parade and celebrations!
Here you will find the events schedule for what on!
Lewis Park Main Stage
11:30
- Comox Valley District Band
12:00
- Opening ceremony with Aisling Ryan-Aylward and the Comox Valley District Concert Band
1:00
- BC Clettes
1:15
- Valley Idol 2009 Finalists
1:30
- Summer & the Sinners
3:00
- Womens Nail Driving Competition (USW)
3:30
- Battle of the Bands Winner
4:00
- Free bicycle draw for kids
Lewis Park (The Commons)
10:00
- Horse shoe pitching begins at the Tennis Courts
11:00 – 4:00
- Craft and food booths
- First Aid Station open
12:00 – 3:00
- Kids Zone open
1:00 – 3:00
- Antique tractor display
- British & vintage car show
1:00
- Birthday Cake & Ice Cream
- 22nd annual Ducky 500 Race
1:30 – 3:30
- Free Swim at the Lewis Center Outdoor Pool
1:30
- Children’s Games at the CRA
Millennium Stage @ Simms Park
12:00
- First Nation Opening Ceremonies and Pow Wow
- Hoop Dancers
- Meti Jiggin Contest
2:00
- Presendation to Chief Cox followed by reception in Elders Tent
2:30
- Music by Luzna
3:00
- Sharky & The Shark Bites
4:40
- Jordan Dunning and the Cold City Band of Victoria
Fathers day is just around the corner, and on Sunday June 21’st, be sure to head out to Goose Spit for the 23rd annual fathers day kite fly!
Registration is until noon and the official kite fly runs from 12:30 to 3:30. There are a number or prizes in categories such as: Peoples Choice, Hard Luck Flyer, Stunt Kites, Largest Home Made Kite, Family Entry, Oldest Pilot, and Smallest Kite.
Be sure to head on down for the fun!
It’s that time of year again, and with the recent sunshine and warm weather comes a shortfall or rain and lower levels in local reservoirs. For resident of the Comox Valley, the watering restrictions are now here.
Comox Valley Watering Restrictions
If you live in Courtenay or Comox, (or receive your water from the regional district) you are now under Stage 1 water restrictions. You restrictions are as follows:
- Watering on even numbered days for even numbered houses (odd houses on odd days). Watering can be done only between 7pm and 7am the following day.
- Hand water at any time.
Cumberland Watering Restrictions
As of June 22, Cumberland will be bumped up to stage 2 water restrictions due to the water level at the Stevens Lake Dam being 3 feet lower than it was at this time in 2008. Stage 2 restrictions for Cumberland resident’s means:
- Lawn and garden watering between 4am and 10am and 7am and 10pm on Wednesdays for even addresses and Thursdays for odd addresses.
- Washing of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, exterior windows, and building surfaces are prohibited
- Hand watering of gardens and lawns permitted any time if a shutoff nozzle is used. New plants and gardens can be watered anytime within 24 hours of planting.
- Micro-irrigation and drip systems can be used at any time.
- Car washing is permitted if you use a shutoff nozzle
This Saturday its time once again for the 14th annual Comox Valley Highland Games.
The games will take place at Lewis Park again this year on Saturday May 16th, 2009. The all day event features drumming, highland dancing, and a variety of events. The day starts off with a 7:30am Pancake breakfast and individual piping. For more information you can call 250.897.8885
Highland Games Schedule of Events
7:30-10:00
Pancake Breakfast
9:00
Dancing Begins
Individual Piping & Drumming
9:30
Heavy Games Registration
10:00
Heavy Games Begin
11:00
Bear Garden Opens
1:30
Dancing Begins
2:30
Pipe Band Competition Begins
4:30
Massed Bands
The election results are in, and it looks like the Liberals have done it again. Across BC The Liberal Party beat out the NDP 49 - 36.
Province wide referendum results for the BC-STV came in at 38.82% in favor. At least 60% was required to pass. In the Comox Valley 41.62% voted in favor of BC-STV.
Here are the Comox Valley election results:
- Don McRae, BC Liberal Party: 13,016 (47.67%)
- Leslie McNabb, BC NDP: 11,593 (42.45%)
- Hazel Lennox, Green Party of BC: 2,338 (8.56%)
- Paula Berard, BC Refed: 250 (0.92%)
- Barbara Biley, People’s Front: 110 (0.40%
More Detailed Information and Election Results can be found here at the Elections BC website:
It’s that time of year again, the May long weekend is just about upon us and with it comes the annual Cumberland Empire Days celebrations.
Schedule of Events for Monday May 18th 2009
7:30 am
Parade Registration at the peace park (Cumberland Rd & Fourth St)
7:00 am – 10:00 am
Pancake Breakfast at the Royal Canadian Legion. Cost is $5 per person
10:00 am
Parade along Dunsmuir from 1st St to Village Park
At The park
- Crowning of the May Queen
- Pipe Bands including the Courtenay Legion Pipe Band, Comox Valley Pipe Band Society, Campbell River Legion Pipe Band, Mount Arrowsmith Pipe Band, and the Port Alberni Pipe Band
- Various Events including crafts booths, bead work, gala knits, woven crafts, face painting, petting zoo, bounce-a-rama, rides, races.
- Vendors including Greek food, burgers, donuts, hotdogs Wraps & More
Summer is quickly approaching, and that means its once again time for the annual Shellfish festival!
The third annual Comox Valley Shellfish Festival will take place on Sunday June 21st at Comox Marina Park. Surgenor Brewery will be hosting a beer tent and providing shuttle service for event goers. Beer from Surgenor Brewery and wine from Beaufort Wines will be featured as well as a raw scallop bar. There will also be live music featuring Chilean guitarist Rodrigo Romero.
Tickets are available for $85 at the BC Shellfish Growers Association (BCSGA) office and are expected to sell out soon, so be sure to order yours soon.
 Comox Valley Guide would like to welcome Surgenor Brewing Company to the Comox Valley!
Surgenor specializes in producing the finest premium beer possible, featuring their signature Red House Ale and Steam Donkey Lager.
Surgenor is located in Comox at 861 Shamrock Place, (near the corner of Anderton and Lerwick), be sure to drop by and say hello!
For more information on Surgenor Brewing you can visit their page on our site, or their official site.
Since the latest outbreak of the Swine Flu, there have been 2 reported cases in the Comox Valley – in both of those cases the results have been full recoveries.
While the chances of contracting swine flu are very slim, there are some extra precautions you can take to help prevent the contraction and spread of this, and the regular flu. In today’s Record, the BC Government has posted an ad on what you can do to protect yourself.
- When you sneeze, use a disposable tissue
- Try to cough into your sleeve
- Wash your hands often with soap and water
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
- If you’re sick, stay home
If you are worried, the best place to start is not the emergency room. It is by getting the right answers. If you are feeling ill or have questions about swine flue call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 or visit www.fightflu.ca
Its that time of year again, and beach fires will be sparking up all summer long. The regional district would like to remind park visitors of the following beach fire regulations at Goose Spit Beach:
May 1 - September 7, 2009
- 10 fire rings available for your enjoyment
- Firewood for sale daily from 4:30 – 10 pm
- Hibachi barbecues and propane fires are allowed year round
- Burn only untreated, dry firewood
- Bring a pail for water to completely extinguish fires
- Extinguish fires by 11 pm
More information on beach fires can be found at the Regional District website.
|  |
