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Q+A with the Campbell River Courtenay and District Labour Council
The Campbell River/Courtenay District Labour Council (CRCD) strives to bring together social justice entities in our community to educate and work for fairness for all. CRCD Labour Council currently represents 10 local unions.
Mayors Minute in the Leader’s Lounge May 23
Step inside the LEADERS LOUNGE with Morning Show host Kent Schumaker and the Mayor of Courtenay, Bob Wells… we talk NHL Playoffs, the City’s famous outdoor potty and what Bob LOVES about this town!
Comox Valley United Soccer Club’s 20202 Mini World Cup Parade of Nations
Over 80 teams from all over Vancouver Island played in the City of Courtenay this weekend.
Comox Valley National Day of Action for Ukraine at Marina Park
Sunday May 15th, Comox Marina Park at 10 am.
Mayors Minute in the Leader’s Lounge May 9
98.9FM’s Leaders Lounge. Our first chat with Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells.
Live Interview with Vivian Valiant – Children and Youth Matter Comox Valley
Throughout the month of May over 25 local community groups will collaborate to bring our community public events and service specific trainings as we learn together about how to best build resilience in our children, our families, and our community. We are grateful to The Comox Community Foundation for the generous support of our collaborative efforts.
Courtenay Finance Select Committee
As the costs of construction, water, sewer, roads, solid waste and other areas we are responsible for increase at an unsustainable rate, I’m proud of council for creating our new Finance Committee to dig in and look for new revenue streams and look at what we are already paying for to ensure we are providing the level of service our community expects and is willing to pay
Courtenay Council Adopts Two Master Plans
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.
Courtenay Achieves Climate Action Milestone
The City of Courtenay’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in corporate operations and the broader community have been recognized by the joint Provincial-Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Green Communities Committee (GCC).
Variety Radiothon Day
I’m super happy to Proclaim today as Variety Radiothon Day for the Comox Valley!!!
Courtenay’s Hawk Glen Park playground renos complete
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.
Courtenay Moving Forward with Plastics Ban
The City of Courtenay is forging ahead with its ban on single-use plastics. This despite Victoria losing its battle in the BC Court of Appeal for a similar ban.
Vancouver Island Musicfest Weekend
It was my pleasure to Proclaim this weekend Vancouver Island Musicfest Weekend!!!
Innovative Features of 5th Street Complete Street Project
City Council joined Nanaimo Member of Legislative Assembly, Sheila Malcolmson on a walking tour of the 5th Street Complete Street project, between Menzies and Fitzgerald Avenues. The project was made possible by a $3.253 million grant to the City of Courtenay from the Strategic Priorities fund under the Federal Gas Tax Fund and $,41,900 from the ICBC Road Safety program.
Mayor’s 2018 Annual Report Message
Our community made significant strides in 2018 on a number of areas, and on behalf of Council I’m pleased to highlight some of our accomplishments, along with future goals that are still to be achieved.
The rising cost of housing in southern coastal British Columbia has become an increasing challenge for many municipalities, including Courtenay. Our Council is committed to working towards solutions. In 2018 we engaged with a number of regional housing and social service providers to collectively work on our mutual goals of addressing housing insecurity and homelessness.
Bob Wells Presents to the Comox Rotary Club
It was my pleasure to present to the Comox Rotary Club as Mayor of Courtenay and Chair of the Comox Valley Regional District to update them on some of the successes, challenges and projects that are in progress.
The Junction Grand Opening
Such an honour and privilege to be part of the 46 Supportive Units at The Junction Grand Opening. One small step for supportive housing, and a giant leap for residents.
Affordable rental housing complex opens in Courtenay
People with low to moderate incomes and those at risk of homelessness in the Comox Valley, including Indigenous peoples, now have more affordable housing options and better opportunities that come with stable housing.