MAYOR
BOB WELLS
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CVCDA 2022 Telethon
What an amazing Telethon!!! Congratulations to all the volunteers, performers and community!
Inaugural meeting to swear in the Council for the 2022-2026 term
Great evening at the City of Courtenay Inaugural meeting to swear in the Council for the 2022-2026 term
2022 Courtenay Municipal Election Results
On Saturday, October 15, 2022, eligible voters in Courtenay cast ballots to elect:
1 Mayor
6 Councillors
2 School District Trustees for Courtenay (School District No. 71)
Comox Youth Climate Council Endorsement
A huge thanks to the Comox Youth Climate Council for all they do in our community to keep Climate Change a hot topic for politicians in the Comox Valley. Keep up the pressure.
I truly appreciate the endorsement and look forward to continuing the conversation and hard work on this extremely important issue š
BC Non-Profit Housing Association Pledge
Iām proud to have signed the BC Non-Profit Housing Association pledge to Make Housing Central. I first ran for Council in 2014 to keep the City from closing Maple Pool Campground and evicting 65 people that would have ended up on the street. Iāve worked tirelessly the past 8 years getting funding for the Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness and as Mayor called the Employee Housing Symposium that was hosted at CFB Comox.
Free transit for municipal election in communities across BC
BC Transit and many local government partners across the province are offering free transit on Saturday, October 15, for the municipal elections.
Traditional Food Reconciliation Event with the K’ómoks First Nation
Today (October 13) from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, Lush Valley Food Action Society will be co-hosting a Traditional Food Reconciliation Event with the K’ómoks First Nation. In the spirit of reconciliation, this event will include traditional activities such as drumming, storytelling, weaving and a pit cook. Butterfly fish, bannock and other traditional foods will be served. Everyone is welcome.
Carson Grant endorsement
Thanks Carson Grant for your endorsement of Mayor Bob Wells Re-election for the City of Courtenay
I truly appreciate you signing my nomination papers to run for re-election and inspired by your efforts to make our community the best it can be. š
Doug Cox Endorsement
Thanks Doug Cox for your friendship and endorsement for our Re-election for Mayor of the City of Courtenay. And thanks for all you do in our community from Vancouver Island Musicfest and the Old Church Theatre.
Kayla McDonald Endorsement of Mayor Bob Wells Re-election
Thanks Kayla McDonald for your friendship and endorsement for my Re-election for Mayor of the City of Courtenay
JD The Flowerman’s endorsement of Bob Wells
JD the Flowerman, CV Transit bus driver and positive light in our community, speaks with us about commitment to community, family and volunteering.
Betty Donaldson endorses Bob Wells for Mayor
Betty reflects on our role in the development of Ocean Front Village, the new senior’s complex in the Comox Valley, Kus-kus-sum, and relations with the K’omoks First Nation.
Advance voting today!
Was great to be out sign waving today for the advanced polls. Megan even had a Melanie McCollum sign ā¤ļøšā¤ļø
VOTE TODAY OCT 5 8am-8pm
Native Sons Hall
360 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay
2022 North Island College Nursing Students host Courtenay all Candidates Forum on Climate Change
North Island College Nursing Students host Courtenay all Candidates Forum on Climate Change for upcoming City of Courtenay Municipal Election.
New drinking fountain and bottle fill station at Valley View
Courtenay Parks recently installed a new drinking fountain and bottle fill station at the Comox-Courtenay Outdoor Skateboard park at 1701 Lerwick Road (beside Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School). The fountain is also conveniently located by the Valley View sports fields. Stop by and fill a water bottle while skateboarding, playing soccer or just walking by.
Truth and Reconciliation Week
Schools throughout SD 71 will be holding a week of activities for Truth and Reconciliation Week from September 26 to 30. This is a time for students and staff to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools and honour survivors, their families and communities.
Karver Eversonās new totem pole at Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery
It was a great honour to witness the unveiling of Karver Eversonās new totem pole at Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery.
Jody Wilson-Raybould awarded the Comox Valley Walk of Achievement
It was great to be part of awarding Jody Wilson-Raybould the Comox Valley Walk of Achievement on behalf of the City of Courtenay.
Bannock & Biltong with Bob Wells – 17 September 2022
This past weekend we held a public Meet & Greet at Simms Millennium Park, with locally made bannock and some biltong Michelle prepared. Our goa; with this event was to confirm for the residents of Courtenay that their Mayor is accessible and approachable, with a constant attitude of professionalism, respect, and remaining reasonable. Many thanks to everyone who joined us.
Recapitalizing the Island Coastal Economic Trust
Thanks Mayor Elect Nicole Minions and Ronna-Rae Leonard, MLA for working together to get the Province to recapitalize the Island Coastal Economic Trust.
UBCM 2022
This past week in Whistler at UBCM2022 has been a tremendous period of learning, professional development, and networking with colleagues from across the province. Below you can view my agenda and some of the social media posts I was able to get out during...
Supporter Resources
Election Day is Saturday, October 15, 2022 General Voting Information View/Download Social Media images to support Bob Learn more about some of the major issues Advance Voting, Wednesday October 5, 2022, 8 am to 8 pm Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Avenue Advance Voting,...
Ribbon-cutting for Operation Freedom Paws
Comox Valley Ribfest 2022 a Success!
Thanks to everyone that came out to support ComoxValleyRibfest.ca this weekend
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay safe on those hot summer days
We hope you are staying safe and cool out there with this heat. It’s been difficult for many people. If you’re struggling please seek out the cooling centers in town. The City of Courtenay has some great resources to beat the heat!
VIDEO: Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells and family shaken but safe after being caught in Alberta hailstorm
Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells and his family are safe, but their van was severely damaged in an Alberta hailstorm Monday afternoon. While travelling to Manitoba for a family reunion, the Wells family got caught in a torrential storm, just south of Red Deer, Alberta. Hailstones, some reportedly the size of grapefruits, battered vehicles along the Queen Elizabeth II Highway. Wells posted a Facebook Live video afterwards, showing the extensive damage to his vehicle.
Mayor Bob Wells Re-Election Announcement
Iām so excited to announce that I will be running to be re-elected as Mayor for the City of Courtenay.
Island Musicfest – Conversation with Doug Cox, Artistic Director
For almost 90 minutes I chat with my good friend and Artistic Director, Doug Cox, about Vancouver Island Musicfest and what music lovers can expect in 2022.
Mayors Minute in the Leader’s Lounge June 28
Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells joins Kent on 98.9FM’s Morning show to talk about Canada Day activities for the long weekend.
Mayors Minute in the Leader’s Lounge June 15th
Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells joins 98.9FM’s Morning Show host Kent Schumaker to talk about public input on amendments, some fun with Summer, Fatherās Day, and borders.