David Frisch’s Vision for Courtenay Continues
David Frisch was first elected in 2014 with the goal of curbing urban sprawl and promoting smart growth - a more efficient and environmentally sensitive way to develop the city. Since 2018 he’s been a champion for co-operative housing, a model that blends market and...
Smart Growth for the Comox Valley
We are all in agreement that housing prices, for first time home buyers and renters, are climbing at an unsustainable rate, but many believe it is caused by a shortage of supply. On a local scale this is true, but on the global scale the picture is often ignored...
The Value of Downtown Courtenay
We love our downtown. Nobody seems to argue otherwise, so the real question is what do we love about our downtown and how can we nurture it? My answer is this: Downtown offers a unique experience that combines commercial businesses (like retail shops, offices, and...