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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. 😎
Mayor Bob Wells Re-Election Announcement
I’m 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, Father’s Day, and borders.
Courtenay’s Civic Square renamed to Randy Wiwchar Plaza
The former Civic Square next to the Sid Williams Theatre on the corner of 5th Street and Cliffe Avenue is now called Randy Wiwchar Plaza.
Work begins on transitional homes in Courtenay
Construction of new transitional homes for women and children leaving violence has started in Courtenay.
FCM conference in Regina
Fantastic FCM conference in Regina talking to thousands of leaders from coast to coast to coast. Bumped into @theJagmeetSingh after his inspiring speech. He liked my wooden Mayors name tag 😎
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022
Tuesday June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. In honour of this day, Elder Donna Mitchell helped Mayor Bob Wells raise the K’ómoks First Nation flag at Courtenay City Hall.
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.