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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.
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
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 😎
BC Non-Profit Housing Association Pledge
I’m 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. I’ve 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. 😎
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.