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8th Annual Women’s Memorial March
Join us on February 14th to honor the lives of missing and murdered women at our 8th Annual Women’s Memorial March starting at the Comox Valley Art Gallery and ending at Simms Park on the unceded territory of the K’omoks and Pentlatch peoples.
New public washroom in Courtenay
New public washroom is available as of December 24th 2021.
City Launches Planning for McPhee Meadows
The City of Courtenay is working on plans to open a large riparian meadow on the banks of the Puntledge River to the public
Elected Officials’ Forum “Mobility in the Comox Valley”
Mobility in the Comox Valley
Happy Chanukah!
On behalf of Rabbi Bentzi I’m inviting our community to Courtenay City Hall this Sunday at 5:30 for the Annual Communal Menorah Lighting.
Day of Awareness for Survivors of Financial Abuse and Economic Injustice
November 26th 2021 is the Day of Recognition for Survivors of Financial Abuse and Economic Injustice
Free parking at the Comox Valley Hospital
As a parent who needed extended assistance when our twins were born with complications, I was shocked at the cost of parking and resolved to ensure that others in the same situation would have at least one less thing to worry about.
When the new hospital was built I successfully campaigned for free parking.
Will Cole-Hamilton endorsement
In the video in this post, Will Cole-Hamilton and I share endorsements for each other during this election.
Taxing Vancouver Island
This article, published in the Comox Valley Record on 23 June 2018, sheds so light on local taxes, and how Courtenay has managed to keep increases under control.
Giving Courtenay Our Best
I'm very grateful for the love and support of my family. They are there with me every step of the way as we do our best to make sure the voters of Courtenay have a great choice for Mayor. ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Advance voting opportunities will be provided at...
Voting for a Food Secure Comox Valley – LUSH Valley’s Report
With the majority of our produce food being transported from the mainland, we remain reliant. For years it has been up to organisations like LUSH Valley, and the dedicated people who run them, to work towards improved education, self-reliance, and effectively sharing our harvests. With this in mind, I am proud to be the first to answer their important questions in the questionnaire they sent to all current candidates.
CVA Presents Arts & Culture Questions for Candidates – Bob Wells
CVA Presents Arts & Culture Questions for Candidates – Bob Wells’ answers
K’omoks Mutual Benefit Agreement Signing
I personally want to thank the K’omoks First Nation for taking the time to build relationships and trust between our communities. This is reconciliation in action.
LIFT Podcast – HPM talks to Bob Wells
I recently had the pleasure of talking to community activist and social networking provider Hans Peter Meyer about my work with My Tech Guys, Startup Canada, and other community related projects. Have a listen to the podcast.
Bob Wells and Josie Osborne talking Strategic Procurement
During my trip to Whistler I had the pleasure of meeting up with Tofino Mayor Josie Osborne. We had a great discussion about Strategic Procurement and the community benefits they bring.
Waste Management: Talking Trash with Rob Nichol
After a recent meeting with Andrew Weaver, I had a chat with my fellow CVRD Director, Rod Nichol, about waste management and how the Comox Valley will be looking to deal with this issue in the future.
Bob Wells with Lisa Helps Talking Dispensaries
I had a discussion with Lisa Helps about the study that has shown the crime has actually gone down around every medical cannabis dispensary in Victoria. She credits this to an industry that knows there is a perception problem and is working hard to make sure increased crime does not become a reality.
Don’t miss Ribfest this weekend
Ribfest is this weekend. This annual event is brought to the community by the Strathcona-Sunrise Rotary Club, who uses the funds raised for local and international projects. September 14-15-16 at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds – 3 days of food, music & entertainment for the whole family.