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Grade 11 and 12 students can receive the HPV vaccine from Island Health nurses who will be visiting schools across the region in the coming weeks. Parents, caregivers and students will receive a letter through their schools in January and February informing them of the upcoming immunization clinics.

The vaccine is free for youth in BC ages 9 to 18. Students who miss the immunization clinics in school can get immunized at participating pharmacies, public health units, primary care providers and community health centres.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/n2nB50UIFuV

An interesting look and perspective of the second Capilano Suspension Bridge, circa 1903.

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On Monday September 19, 2022, B.C. will follow the lead of the Federal government and join with other provinces in observing a National Day of Mourning to mark the Queen’s funeral.

This means all SD 71 schools will be closed.

The City of Courtenay is extending the evening hours for reduced 30 km/hour speeds in school zones to 8 p.m. on school days.

The City of Courtenay is extending the evening hours for reduced 30 km/hour speeds in school zones to 8 p.m. on school days. The change, developed in collaboration with School District No. 71, comes into effect starting with the 2022/2023 school year.

The change will benefit children and youth attending after-hours activities at schools, such as playgrounds, sports, events, and organized community groups.

Previously, school zone hours were in effect from 8.a.m. to 5 p.m. The Motor Vehicle Act gives municipalities the flexibility to extend school zone hours beyond the default hours on school days.

In addition, the City is installing new “End School Zone” signs to mark the end of all Courtenay school zones. Funding for these new signs has been provided by ICBC through their Road Improvement Program.

Speed limit reductions in playground zones are in effect from dawn to dusk, 365 days per year.

School zone speed limit reductions are designed to provide a safer environment for children using school facilities.

To learn more about road safety from ICBC, including tips for drivers, parents and caregivers, and statistics, visit their website:

https://www.icbc.com/about-icbc/newsroom/Pages/2022-aug29.aspx

Comox Valley history: a picture of Ryan Road under construction - taken in the late 60s.

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