COVID-19 Update
City of Courtenay Facilities
The Lewis Centre, Florence Filberg Centre and The LINC Youth Centre facilities have limited availability at this time. Patrons who have registered for programs or those who have pre-reserved for fitness classes or the Wellness Centre will have access to the facility at designated times. Learn more: www.courtenay.ca/rec
All other City of Courtenay facilities remain closed. City staff are providing assistance by phone and email, and as many business operations as possible are continuing under the circumstances.
Frequently Requested City Services
- Property Taxes
- Home Owner Grants
- Bill Payments
- Building and Plumbing Permits
- Business Licences
- Development Permits
- Cemetery Services
- Dog Licences
- Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste
- Lawn Sprinkling Permits
- Recreation
Public Health Orders from the Provincial Health Officer
Face masks are mandatory in all indoor public facilities in British Columbia following the order of the Provincial Health Officer.
BCCDC guidance on proper mask use
Island Health, January 15 2021: Help reduce the spread of COVID-19
Winter Program Update, January 8, 2021: An update on the winter program session and classes offered in January and February.
Comox Valley local governments are taking precautionary measures in support of the Public Health Agency of Canada and the BC Ministry of Health and their efforts to contain the novel coronavirus (COVID-19.
The Comox Valley Regional District has opened a regional level 2 emergency operations centre to help manage this situation in collaboration with the City of Courtenay, Town of Comox and Village of Cumberland to support public health and the Vancouver Island Health Authority. For updates visit: comoxvalleyrd.ca/covid19 |
Region-wide Updates - Comox Valley Regional District
November 3, 2020: Comox Valley local governments encouraging masks in all facilities
September 25, 2020: Regional EOC Provides Update on COVID-19 Enforcement
May 20, 2020: Indoor Recreation Facilities Remain Closed Until Further Notice
May 11, 2020: Regional Emergency Operations Centre Reopening Select Outdoor Recreation Facilities
April 9, 2020: Regional EOC Provides Update on Education and Enforcement of Physical Distancing
March 24, 2020: The Regional EOC Announces Comox Valley-wide Open Burning Ban
March 23, 2020: The Regional EOC Announces Further Closures for the Region
March 20, 2020: The Regional EOC Announces Official Spokesperson
March 17, 2020: The CVRD Opening a Regional Level 2 Emergency Operations Centre
City of Courtenay Updates
March 27, 2020: Courtenay City Council Update on Local Response to COVID-19 Crisis
March 16, 2020: City of Courtenay Closing All Facilities to the Public Until Further Notice
March 16, 2020: City of Courtenay Closing Recreation Facilities Until Further Notice
March 13, 2020: Courtenay Recreation: COVID-19 Update
Stay Informed
Local and Provincial Resources:
Additional Resources:
- BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)
- World Health Organization
- Island Health
- First Nations Health Authority - Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- HealthLink BC - Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
- BC Government News on COVID-19
- Government of Canada COVId-19 Information
- Province of BC Pandemic Preparedness
COVID-19 Information Lines:
- Government of Canada novel coronavirus information line: 1-833-784-4397
- BC COVID Information Line for non-medical information on the virus, from travel recommendations to social distancing:
1-888-COVID-19 (1-888-268-4319) seven days a week 7:30 am until 8:00 pm
or text 604-630-0300
For those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, the BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool will help determine whether you may need further assessment or testing for COVID-19.
You can also call the Health Information Line 8-1-1.