Frisch Announces 2nd Run for Courtenay Council
After an active summer listening to constituents’ hopes and concerns, Courtenay councilor David Frisch has announced that he will seek a second term on council rather than run for mayor in the next municipal election on Oct. 20. In March, Frisch had announced plans...
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...