Record COMOX VALLEY
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2016
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NEWS KFN applies for bylaw amendment
The K’ómoks First Nation has applied for a bylaw amendment that would enable the City of Courtenay to extend sewer and water services to Puntledge Indian Reserve No. 2. ■ P3
Local funds from RAR Foundation
The Comox Valley Raise-a-Reader Committee recently received a cheque for $28,000 from the Raise-a-Reader Foundation. Raise-aReader funds were raised in September 2015 through local sponsorship and donations. ■ P4
Land access agreement reached
A land access agreement has been reached to formally allow non-motorized recreation on private managed forest lands adjacent to the Village of Cumberland. ■ P7
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This accident scene on Highway 19A near Royston was one of several called in on Tuesday afternoon, as drivers struggled to deal with the winter road conditions. No serious injuries were reported in this instance.
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Snow wreaks havoc on commute ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com
First responders were kept busy Tuesday as the first snowfall of 2016 saw slippery streets and roadways around the Comox Valley. Multiple accidents were reported around Courtenay in the Back Road and Crown Isle areas, in addition to Royston and Black Creek. Courtenay Fire Chief Don Bardonnex told media Tuesday afternoon he had the fire department responding to
Four centimetres of snow and sub-zero temperatures hit Valley
four incidents around the same time. He explained manpower was stretched, as generally six firefighters respond to an incident, and Tuesday he had four-men crews responding. “This wet snow is definitely going to keep us busy.” Comox Valley RCMP Const. Rob Gardner advised drivers to slow down on the roads and take more time getting to their destinations. “Make sure your windshield is clear of snow and ice, check your tires.
Leave a lot of distance between your vehicle and the one ahead of you. A lot of people might have summer tires but you should have mud and snow or winter tires. If not, carpool or get a ride,” Gardner said. Environment Canada noted about four centimetres of snow was recorded at the Comox weather station as the low dropped down to -5.6C. The high was 0.3C; the normal temperature for this time of year is a high of 5C and a low of 0C. The forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 5C and a low of 0C today, with highs of 5C and lows of 1C with little chance of precipitation for the weekend.
Two local artists are joining together to present a unique perspective of the Canadian West Coast at the Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox. Photographer Bert Badey and painter April Dyck are presenting a show titled Inspired - Canadian West Coast from Jan. 12-31. ■ P19
Winter Film Festival kicks off Sunday
Comox Valley Art Gallery’s TIFF Winter 2016 Film Series kicks off at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10 with Remember, a thriller/drama by acclaimed Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan. ■ P20
SPORTS Mt. Washington set for ski race
The Mount Washington Ski Club invites everyone to come and watch some amazing young Olympians in training as they host the Teck Coast Zone U14/U16 Kinder Series Giant Slalom race, Jan. 16-17 at Mount Washington. ■ P21
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