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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 😎
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.
Premiers, mayors, head of CBC all banned from visiting Russia in latest round of sanctions (CBC)
Premiers, mayors, senior intelligence and military officials and a handful of Canadian journalists are now banned from entering Russia following the latest round of sanctions announced by President Vladimir Putin’s regime.
Ribbon cutting at opening of the new Old Farm Market
Many thanks to Kayla McDonald for joining me during this fun event.
Comox Valley Stands with Ukraine event
In this post you can find the YouTube link from the Comox Valley Stands with Ukraine event that was organized by Stefan Szkwarek and Sviatoslav Pylypchuk. Thanks to all that showed up today and showed your support. Please donate however you can.
Coldest Night of the Year 2022
It’s cold out there. And we are going to do something about it. Join Michelle Staples and Bob Wells as they discuss The Coldest Night Of the Year Fundraiser for 2022. Together with thousands of Canadians across the country, they’ll be walking and fundraising to support people and families experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger in their community.
Comox Valley Community Foundation grant recipients announced
Congratulations and a big thank you to all the wonderful organizations that received funding this year!
OCP Update
Mayor Bob Wells talks about Courtenay’s Official Community Plan Update and encourages everyone to take a look at the draft plan and provide feedback by Tuesday, March 8th. Principles of reconciliation, community well-being, equity and climate action guide the plan. For details visit courtenay.ca/OCPupdate