The Latest
News and Events
News
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.
Courtenay mayor discusses city’s homelessness situation
The issue of homelessness and illicit drug use in the Comox Valley – particularly in Courtenay – has become one of the most all-encompassing issues in recent years. The Record had an extended interview with Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells on a variety of topics that fall under that umbrella.
Catching up with Mayor Bob Wells on St. Patricks day
Jon Varus from 98.9 Jet FM chatted with Mayor Wells about the Mayors Cup tournament, getting outside and air quality monitors in town.
Province announces $7.6-plus million funding for Courtenay
The Province of B.C. will deliver over $7.6 million in new funding to the City of Courtenay this spring through the Growing Communities Fund.
City council meetings moving to Wednesdays in 2023
After decades of Monday council meetings, starting in 2023 Courtenay council will convene on Wednesdays.
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