Local Business Updates
During COVID-19
Last updated: April 7, 2020
Cafes, Restaurants & Pubs
As per BC Government directive, if establishments are open, they are to offer TAKE OUT and DELIVERY only.
Bigfoot Donuts is open Tuesday to Saturday from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Menu available on Facebook. You can phone, email, order online or line up and order at their door. [FACEBOOK]
Blue Spruce Ice Cream is offering weekend delivery and in-store pick up of their craft ice cream and pastries, Thursday thru Sunday from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM. [FACEBOOK] + [EMAIL]
Boston Pizza is offering take out and delivery. 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM for take out and delivery Sunday - Thursday and 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday. Call 250-334-2222 or Boston pizza.com for online orders.
High Tide Public House is offering take out service and even has fresh, in-house made meal kits, salads and soups available to take away. Call to arrange an order for pick up. 250-334-8811
Hot Chocolates has an online ordering system and you can have your order shipped directly to your home.
Il Falcone has re-opened and is offering a pop-up pantry & wine, as well as take-home meals. [MENU] + [FACEBOOK]
Jo Klassen's Restaurant is offering takeout and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM for take out. You can phone ahead to have your order ready for pick up. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Milano Coffee in Comox is open again, from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM from Tuesday to Saturday. Take out service is available through their service window. [FACEBOOK]
Rhodos Coffee & Bistro is offering TAKE OUT from their cafe for now. Order coffee beans and have them delivered for FREE to your home. [Email for info]
The Timber Room at Crown Isle has a TAKE OUT menu available from Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Prime Rib special on Friday and Saturday. Call ahead to order. [MENU]
White Spot Restaurants in Courtenay is offering take out and delivery from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Grocery, Bakery, Deli & Food Services
- Grocery Stores have stopped taking refundable beverage containers.
- Some stores are no longer accepting reusable bags, but are offering FREE bags
- Give yourself extra time to get through stores, as line ups exist and cautionary measures are being taken
Cobs Bread is open and has social distancing practices in place. [COVID-19 UPDATES]
Comox Valley Farmer's Market continues to operate on Saturdays, outdoors. The BC Farmer's Market is launching online [DETAILS] + [ONLINE MARKET] + [BC Farmer's Market Membership]
Gunter Bros Meat Co Ltd has closed their doors to the public but customers can place and pay for orders online through their website, by email or phone. More details on their Facebook page. They will be closed on Saturdays
Fanny Bay Oysters is offering phone and pick-up for fresh seafood and oysters. Open Tuesday to Friday from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Edible Island Whole Foods Market is open Monday thru Saturday, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM and is now offering delivery.
John's Your Independent Grocer is reserving 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM for the senior community to shop.
Natural Pastures Cheese Company is offering via Kyte for $5. Otherwise, call ahead to place a pick-up order. [FACEBOOK]
Quality Foods is open 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM for seniors and other customers who are considered vulnerable and require extra space. 9:00 AM until close is for the general public.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate is encouraging you to order online or phone an order in. Storefront is still open, with increased sanitization and safety measures. Free drop delivery and curbside pickup available. Hours are currently from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. [ONLINE STORE] + [EMAIL]
Seeds Food Market are dedicated to staying open as long as they can. They've increased safety measures. They are not accepting your jars from home at the moment for bulk fills.
Thrifty Foods is temporarily changing store hours to 8:00AM – 8:00PM daily at all Thrifty Foods locations.
True Grain Courtenay is closed March 29 - April 4 as they adjust their business practices and transition to safe, online ordering and pick up. [FACEBOOK]
Pharmacy
London Drugs has implemented purchase limits on items such as toilet paper, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. Prescription delivery is available for customers.
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy Comox is extending their FREE delivery hours on prescriptions and purchases. [FACEBOOK] + [WEBSITE]
Pharmasave Comox is open Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. [WEBSITE]
Pharmasave Courtenay is open Monday thru Friday from 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM. [WEBSITE]
Wine, Beer & Liquor
40 Knots Vineyard and Estate Winery is open for sales but not tastings. Adjusted hours are Wednesday - Friday from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. You can call to arrange free delivery of your favourite wines.
Beaufort Vineyards is offering delivery of wine. Free delivery if you order by the case and live on Vancouver Island. 50% discount on shipping if you order by the case to the rest of BC. You can also phone and pick up your order.
Cascadia Liquor Store is open from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Wayward Distillery has hand sanitizer available for purchase on their website. Tasting room is not open for sampling. Order online and they will arrange a pick-up time. [WEBSITE]
Whistle Stop Neighbourhood Pub Liquor Store open from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM but not accepting empties.
The Wine Cottage is still making wine and taking orders. Call for details.
Community Services
Beacon Buddies is a volunteer-run community service that matches people currently in voluntary self-isolation / quarantine with a neighbor who can help out with occassional basic out-of-home errands. Sign up and find out more on their website. https://nanaimobeacon.com/buddies/
Immigrant Welcome Centre is available by phone or email if you need help or service. Programs have been suspended until further notice and language classes are set to resume online in April.
- Campbell River: 250-830-0171 info@ImmigrantWelcome.ca
- Courtenay: 250-338-6359 admin@ImmigrantWelcome.ca
- North Island Toll Free: 1-855-805-0171 info@ImmigrantWelcome.ca
The Salvation Army is no longer operating their thrift stores, warehouse or recycling depot. They are asking supporters to hold their donations aside until they are able to re-open safely. They continue to meet the crisis needs in our community and their Cornerstone Family Services continues in operation with altered hours and services.
VIRL launched online registration for library cards that can access their online resources. Of particular interest is Press Reader which contains more than 7,000 magazines and newspapers from around the world, and www.lynda.com where online skill development courses are offered for free.
Arts, Parties & Entertainment
All In One Party Shop is able to offer delivery and pick-up of balloon bouquets and lawn signs.
I-Hos Gallery is open online or accessible via email for questions.
Lupine Art Studio is offering online art classes. [FACEBOOK]
Updated list of events affected by COVID-19 being managed by Comox Valley Record Newsroom - http://bit.ly/2x5zOOQ and another list over here thanks to 97.3 The Eagle https://www.973theeagle.com/cancelled-events/
Beauty & Salon
Level 10 Eurospa is offering free delivery within the Comox Valley, or at the door pick up for orders placed by email, through Facebook messenger, or by phone.
Banking
- BMO is temporarily closing select branches and limiting non-essential services. Read about the precautionary measures being taken, financial relief programs for customers, and more: bmo.com/covid19
- Canadian Western Bank is reducing hours for in-branch services and increasing safety/health measures. Press release: http://bit.ly/2QH7Y2r
- CIBC is encouraging remote banking and has a page with information on how they will be finding solutions for clients: https://www.cibc.com/…/personal…/advice-centre/covid-19.html
- Coast Capital Savings continues to offer support through digital banking platforms but has reduced hours at some branches and closed other branches. You'll find updates on their website: http://bit.ly/391wMbA
- First Credit Union is asking customers to use digital, online and telephone services as much as possible. Other remote banking options are also available on our website at www.firstcu.ca/Personal/Banking/WaysToBank/
- RBC has announced plans to temporarily close branches nationally. More details on their plans and actions: https://www.rbc.com/covid-19/index.html
- Scotiabank also has a webpage to keep you informed on their updates and safety measures. Reduced hours and enhanced cleaning measures are being taken. https://www.scotiabank.com/…/reli…/coronavirus-covid-19.html
- TD Bank is taking further steps to protect colleagues and customers. This includes reduced hours at branches as well as temporary closures. Online services including EasyWeb and the TD App will remain unchanged. Please visit https://go.td.com/2xK54mE to learn more.
Sports, Recreation & Fitness
Crown Isle Golf Course is open to members only. Beverage cart is not available. Driving range is closed. Power carts and pull carts are not available for rent.
ELM Health is offering online mind and body coaching. They have also created a High Frequency Toolbox for you that is filled with free online resources for mind and body health. [WEBSITE]
Retail
Blinds Bubbles Boutique is closing but will be available by phone for window covering needs.
ChefSense Kitchen Supplies is open to all business owners to provide support and deliveries. [FACEBOOK]
Cherry Wine Fashions is closed but you can shop online and get FREE delivery within the Comox Valley. Choose 'pickup' at the check out.
Glass Expressions is open Tuesday thru Saturday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Pick-up and delivery are being offered, as well as the option to mail supplies to you. [FACEBOOK]
Hitec Brazen Screen Printing is open for orders online. Doors are locked but they are there to arrange pick-up of orders and client visits. Monday thru Friday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Email ahead to arrange a time and details. [FACEBOOK] + [EMAIL]
Home Depot has adjusted store hours to close at 6:00 PM, as well as increased safety measures and cleanliness practices in the stores.
Laughing Oyster Bookshop is offering to deliver books if you order online via their website: www.laughingoysterbooks.com. Your orders will be processed and they will make plans to deliver your books to you within the Comox Valley. You can also purchase audio books online. [FACEBOOK]
Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery is open for online orders only.
South Hollow Gallery Leapenhi Paper offers online ordering. [WEBSITE]
Staples Courtenay is reducing store hours, limiting the number of customers in store at one time and taking extra precautions to keep everyone safe.
Tea Centre downtown is closing its doors to walk-in traffic, but is offering at-the-door pick-up on prepaid orders. Orders maybe phoned in, sent in by email, or messaged on face book. Payment for orders can be made via credit card over the phone or e-transfer. They will continue to offer free delivery on prepaid orders to all residents of the Comox Valley and Cumberland. Their website has a tea menu (prices, photos) and most of our tea wares on it. You can browse through it at any time and create your shopping list.
Pet Products & Services
Bosley's has FREE delivery. You can place an order any time and it will be delivered within 48 hours.
Woofy's is offering a seniors discount everyday to their senior customers until further notice. They are also offering phone orders for pick-up as their retail locations remain closed to the public.
Transportation
Ambassador Transportation is still running and has taken strict measures to ensure the safety of all their employees and guests. They have temporarily stopped all ride sharing to ensure you have a private vehicle to get to your destination. Bookings may be made on their website. They also make deliveries for $10! [WEBSITE]
Brian McLean is shutting down until further notice, but they have service staff on call for emergency breakdowns and to maintain the ambulance division, as well as other essential vehicles.
Comox Valley Air Port - Beginning April 1st, 2020, the terminal building will be open 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Hours of operation will be adapted to coincide with changes to flight schedules, ensuring terminal access is available a minimum of two hours prior to scheduled departures. On The Fly Café and Mid Island Gifts have temporarily suspended their services; however, vending machines are available for hot and cold drinks, and snacks. [WEBSITE]
Comox Valley Dodge has a Buy From Home program via their website. Their sales professionals are able to Face Time, connect live or email you a video of a vehicle you're interested in. Comox Valley Dodge Cares Campaign - if you, or someone you know, needs assistance with errands, store runs or assistance with everyday essentials get in touch by [EMAIL] + [PHONE] and Comox Valley Dodge will help.
