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Courtenay and Comox become home to North America’s largest electric garbage truck fleet
Electric waste collection trucks begin hitting Comox Valley streets
City of Courtenay’s annual report is now available for review
The City of Courtenay’s annual report is now available online, and staff is requesting public feedback on the document. It can be found at at bit.ly/4aWVw4w Paper copies also are available at City Hall.
6th Street Active Transportation Bridge Project
Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells addresses concerns regarding 6 the Street Bridger project
Joint Statement – National Indigenous Peoples Day
In the Comox Valley, we are grateful for the privilege to live, work, and play on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation and we acknowledge the rich culture of the people of the Pentlatch, Ieeksen, Xa’xe, Sathloot, and Sasitla tribes.
Council OK’s bathroom changes in Courtenay for free menstrual products
New pilot approved to install free menstraul product dispensers at Lewis and LINC centres.
Comox Valley receives government grants for active transportation projects
Residents have been requesting safer pedestrian/cycling infrastructure along Lake Trail Road for many years. Last week, the government announced funding for the project.
Courtenay connection created through completed Dingwall Steps project
The Dingwall Steps connect the top end of Dingwall Road to Carmanah Drive.
Comox Valley leaders express relief regarding transit strike resolution
Full transit service will resume in the Comox Valley on Feb. 12; HandyDART service resumes Feb. 7.
Cousins Avenue Upgrades Project
The City of Courtenay is preparing to upgrade Cousins Avenue, between Willemar Avenue and 20th Street. The project will include road improvements, repaving and replacement of underground services that have reached the end of their life or require upsizing to serve our growing community.
Comox Valley celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 21, and there are numerous activities in the Comox Valley, recognizing the important day.
City of Courtenay seeking input on arts and culture planning
How do you think Courtenay could help the local cultural community thrive?
Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells unhappy with BC Housing purchase of Super 8
‘Switching motels is a temporary fix, it’s not what Courtenay needs or wants:’ Mayor Bob Wells.
Mayor Bob Wells Attends Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference
You never know who you will bump into while at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference in Toronto.
Courtenay Super 8 motel being purchased for supportive housing needs
Purchase ensures tenants at Travelodge have somewhere to go once lease runs out at the end of June.
Collaborative efforts restore lands around Millard Park
The large-scale restoration on May 11 netted more than 35,000 pounds of accumulated debris.
RCMP to deploy foot patrols in downtown Courtenay beginning May long weekend
The Comox Valley RCMP will begin foot patrols in downtown Courtenay, in an effort to increase safety and curb crime.
Funding in place for Indigenous affordable housing project in Courtenay
The funding is officially in place for an Indigenous affordable housing project, to be built at 1679 McPhee Ave. in Courtenay.
New second-stage housing community opens in Courtenay
Local dignitaries gathered for the official ribbon-cutting at Darry’s Place, the new second-stage housing community in Courtenay.