Author: Nathaniel Grant
Nathaniel Grant
Nathaniel Grant is a respected local news reporter from Courtenay with over 8 years of experience in journalism. He holds a journalism degree from Simon Fraser University and has contributed to Wall Street Updates, Comox Valley Record, Vancouver Island Free Daily, and Global BC. Nathaniel is an active member of the Canadian Association of Journalists and is dedicated to covering civic affairs, environmental issues, and stories that matter to the local community.
Courtenay Council has given the green light to a new Lake Trail multi-use path this summer. The project aims to make west Courtenay safer for students and residents. Mayor Bob Wells says public input was key. He thanks families and community members for speaking up. The path will link Lake Trail Community School with Arden Elementary School. It will run along the north side of Lake Trail Road. A 620-metre gravel trail will form Phase 1. Council plans to tender this phase in the coming weeks. Construction should start this fall. Improved bike lanes will also be added. These lanes…
Starting August 5, new road safety improvements will begin in Courtenay to help slow traffic and reduce accidents. City workers and hired contractors will build a small roundabout and new median islands at the intersection of Back Road and Valley View Drive. They will also install a 150-metre guardrail along Back Road. The work is set to continue until August 21, if weather allows. During this time, most traffic will still be able to pass through the area in both directions. However, drivers may face short delays, as parts of the road will sometimes switch to single-lane traffic. People driving…