Courtenay Annual Report 2025 draft

Strategic priorities

2023–26

Status

Notes

Continue to engage with the agricultural community and Food Policy Council to identify needs and support relevant OCP policies

In progress

This work is ongoing, with a range of objectives to support food production and access included in the OCP update.

Identify roles for the City in the delivery of food security as outlined in the OCP

In progress

The City continues to work in partnership with food security organizations and regional jurisdictions to support access to food services and programs.

Continue to support community gardens and other small-scale food production spaces

In progress

The City’s support for this initiative is ongoing through a management and service agreement with LUSH Valley Food Action Society.

Share the Harvest Community Garden

In 2025, the garden hosted 44 work parties with 396 participants and 645 volunteer hours. Programming included workshops on gardening, pruning, seed starting and permaculture, along with continued accessibility and composting improvements. The garden also maintained partnerships with local health, newcomer and Indigenous-serving organizations.

Located at the corner of 6th Street and Harmston Avenue, the Share the Harvest Community Garden is operated by LUSH Valley Food Action Society. The garden provides inclusive urban growing space, mentorship and food literacy programming from spring to fall, supporting community members of all experience levels — building skills, strengthening community connections and supporting local food resilience.

Share the Harvest Community Garden

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