by Sean | Sep 23, 2018 | News
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...
by David Frisch | Sep 15, 2017 | Blog, News
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...
by David Frisch | Jun 15, 2016 | Blog, News
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...
by David Frisch | Mar 18, 2016 | News
The City of Courtenay and K’ómoks First Nation have signed an historic servicing agreement. The agreement, for the provision of water and sanitary sewer services to K’ómoks First Nation IR No.2 property on Condensory Road – including the site of the Puntledge RV...
by David Frisch | Feb 21, 2016 | Blog, News
Check out the excellent design work being done in Canada to catch up to European designed roads in this quick video. David Frisch Courtenay City...
by David Frisch | Jan 22, 2016 | Blog, News
The following videos are excerpts from the presentation to council on 18 January, 2016 relating to the proposed 11th Street Bridge. We’ll be making a decision about the 11th Street property in a month or two, and this is a very important decision about the...
by David Frisch | Oct 15, 2015 | Blog
In light of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s standards, which most often do not require the labelling of Genetically Modified Foods, Courtenay Council is considering a preferential statement for products that are labelled Non GMO. What do you think? Below...
by David Frisch | Sep 24, 2015 | News
Riding the bus this summer was even more rewarding than usual for many people in the Comox Valley, due to the In2Transit promotion run by the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD). During July and August over 40 bus riders won prizes valued at $50 or more. Brian...
by David Frisch | Sep 10, 2015 | Blog, News
Separated bike lanes are critical on major routes in order to increase travel by bike, which is mandated in the OCP (Click to view the document in PDF format) under Transportation Objectives and Climate Change Targets. Increasing travel by bike is good for the economy...
by David Frisch | Aug 5, 2015 | Blog, News
The “A healthy city for all: Vancouver’s Healthy City Strategy 2014 – 2025” page on the City of Vancouver’s website made for a very interesting read. Have a look at the excerpt from the background section of the page below… David...
