by Bob Wells | Jun 25, 2020 | Accessibility of All, Blog, News and Events
So proud of the statement Courtenay City Council has made with our Pride crosswalk. In these times of bigotry and discrimination we need to stand up for all members of our community to make sure we are all treated equally. The rainbow crosswalk at the corner of 5th...
by Bob Wells | Jun 1, 2020 | Accessibility of All, News and Events, Open and Collaborative Governance
As a result of the hard work and flattening the curve British Columbians have done, as well as recommendations from the BC Public Health Office, the Comox Valley Regional District, School District 71, and the Comox Valley local governments have reopened outdoor...
by Pieter Vorster | Feb 7, 2020 | Accessibility of All, News and Events, Open and Collaborative Governance
We want your ideas for the City of Courtenay’s Official Community Plan! Please join us for the OCP Ideas fair February 19th, 10 am – 8 pm at the Florence Filberg Centre Conference Hall. Courtenay’s population is expected to grow by more than 15% to over...
by Bob Wells | Nov 1, 2019 | Accessibility of All, Environmental Responsibility, News and Events
With funding secure, land acquisitions complete and a contractor in place, detailed planning and design is now underway for the Water Treatment Project. Construction officially broke ground with a kick-off event on October 30 next to the new pump station site on Comox...
by Bob Wells | Oct 9, 2019 | Accessibility of All, News and Events, Smart City Initiatives
Originally published by the Comox Valley Record on Oct. 8, 2019 1:30 a.m. Two sweeping community master plans were passed by Courtenay council Sept. 30, outlining a vision for the city’s multi-modal transportation, parks and recreation for years to come. Both...
by Bob Wells | Aug 1, 2019 | Accessibility of All, News and Events
A new playground area at Hawk Glen Park has been recently completed and the City of Courtenay officially opened the playground at a ribbon cutting event on Friday, July 26. The playground has new features including a friendship swing, belt hammock, chill spinner and...
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