by Bob Wells | Oct 11, 2018 | Media, News and Events
This article, published in the Comox Valley Record on 23 June 2018, sheds some light on local taxes, and how Courtenay has managed to keep increases under control. Image above: An aerial view over Oak Bay and the Marina. Oak Bay residents pay the highest taxes on...
by Pieter Vorster | Oct 10, 2018 | Media, News and Events
I was involved in community and professional theatre for decades. While I lived in South Africa I was able to not only perform in several plays but also watch dozens more at their National Arts Festival. The first organizations I joined when I moved to Courtenay was...
by Bob Wells | Oct 2, 2018 | Media, News and Events
Photo caption – From left: Russell Dyson (CVRD), Bob Wells (CVRD), Bruce Jolliffe (CVRD), Chief Nicole Rempel (KFN), Melinda Knox (KFN), Tina McLean (KFN) We have come to understand the waters flowing through this valley hold a deep cultural significance to...
by Bob Wells | Oct 2, 2018 | Blog, Media, News and Events
I recently had the pleasure of talking to community activist and social networking provider Hans Peter Meyer about my work with My Tech Guys, Startup Canada, and other community related projects. Have a listen to the podcast below. Stay up to date with Bob Wells...
by Bob Wells | Sep 14, 2018 | Blog, Media, News and Events
During my trip to Whistler I had the pleasure of meeting up with Tofino Mayor Josie Osborne. We had a great discussion about Strategic Procurement and the community benefits they bring. Have a look at the video below the hear some of her comments on the...
by Bob Wells | Sep 13, 2018 | Blog, Media, News and Events
After a recent meeting with Andrew Weaver, I had a chat with my fellow CVRD Director, Rod Nichol – Chair of the Solid Waste Advanced Technology Committee, about waste management and how the Comox Valley will be looking to deal with this issue in the future. We...
I have been involved in Courtenay's local governance for more than a decade and recognized as one of BC’s Top 40 under 40 in business. I am proud to serve as Courtenay's Mayor.