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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 23/04/2026

Just in time for #EarthDay a new way to get around town in Parksville… Introducing e-bike and e-scooter sharing! This new zero-emission transportation service by Evolve offers a fun, affordable, and more eco-friendly way to move around the City. For more info visit: letstalkparksville.ca/evolve

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 07/10/2025

The Current with Matt Galloway: Should Canada Make Young People Do a Year of Service? www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Nonpartisan Hacks Podcast @nonpartisanhacks.com · 01/08/2025

Thinking about running for local office? In this episode, Joel & Sean spill the tea on campaigns, council life, and what they *really* wish they knew first. Spoiler: it’s not all handshakes and smiles. #LocalPolitics nonpartisanhacks.com/podcast/so-y...

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 17/07/2025

Why does #LocalGov matter? Cross Border Interviews digs into this question and more by interviewing municipal elected folks from across Canada. Thanks Chris Brown for inviting me on to talk about my role on council and the community I’m proud to serve: www.crossborderinterviews.ca/post/854-par...

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 08/06/2025

Great summer vibes at the first annual Forks n’ Tunes Food Festival in #Parksville! 🎶🍔 Great to see the Coastal Community Credit Union parking lot and Memorial Plaza come alive with amazing food, great music, and a fantastic community feeling.

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 07/06/2025

A beautiful day to officially open the restored labyrinth in Parksville Community Park. Big thanks to the volunteers who brought their vision to Council and to everyone who helped re-create this special place. A lasting gift for our community. #Parksville #Labyrinth

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 01/06/2025

June 1 is #WildSalmonDay It's hard to think British Columbia without thinking Salmon! Wild salmon need cold, clean water. But when rivers and oceans warm, get polluted, or blocked, their survival is at risk. Let's protect wild salmon for now and future generations. wildsalmonday.com

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 29/05/2025

Wheels up for Ottawa on my way to join more than 2,000 municipal leaders from across Canada gathering to learn, collaborate, and advocate. #CDNmuni #StrongerTogether #LocalGov #FCM2025AC

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 11/05/2025

What’s better? Setting up rules and procedures and then hiring people who are good at following them or Hiring people with good character, judgment, and ability to execute and giving them the freedom to deliver?

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 11/05/2025

According to the BDC, a 10% increase in tourism spending could boost Canada’s GDP by a full 1%

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 06/05/2025

Serious times call for serious leadership

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 02/05/2025

Having the King deliver the throne speech is quite a get for our new Prime Minister

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 01/05/2025

Time to put away the F🍁CK flags and work together as Canadians 🇨🇦

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 29/04/2025

Thanks to all the Canadians who cast a ballot this election. Voting is important …but ideally it’s just the first step. Democracy depends on people getting involved where they live. There are many awesome organizations that do good work. Go join one!

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 29/04/2025

Canada is not broken but it does require regular maintenance

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 29/04/2025

Congratulations to @gordjohns.bsky.social on being re-elected as our Member of Parliament for Courtenay–Alberni. I look forward to collaborating with our Member of Parliament with renewed focus on the priorities for our region.

Canadian Flag waving in the wind on a blue sky background

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 29/04/2025

Congratulations to incoming Prime Minister Carney. Lots of important work to be done. Let’s come together, roll up our sleeves, and build a thriving Canada. 🇨🇦

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 29/04/2025

The fact that Canada is not a two party country delivers better government. More diverse perspectives and less polarization.

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 27/04/2025

Who is behind the DoS attack on the 338 election tracker site happening the weekend before Election Day?

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 27/04/2025

Good job Canada! Let's get the vote out on Monday! 🇨🇦🗳️ 7.3 million voters cast ballots in advance polls—a 25% increase from the 5.8 million advance votes in the 2021 election. www.elections.ca/content.aspx...

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Data on polling – 45th General Election

Data on advance polls ? 45th General Election

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 27/04/2025

As Canadians head to the polls, remember that we live in a representative democracy. That means that the individual candidate you vote for matters. This person will be your voice in caucus and in Parliament. Make sure you elect someone who will do your community proud. #cdnpoli

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 23/04/2025

We should expect a higher level of integrity from elected representatives, even if they are on “our team”

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 22/04/2025

Have you hugged your planet lately? Happy #earthday 🌎 ❤️

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 20/04/2025

Cast my ballot today 🇨🇦 🗳️ Remember to consider the character and competence of the individual who will represent you in Parliament.

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 19/04/2025

Lots of positive things in the works at the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce. I got to hear all about it at the AGM this week.

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 18/04/2025

That’s how we debate in Canada. Respectful, policy-focused, and constructive. Well done to all the party leaders! #cdnpoli 🇨🇦

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 18/04/2025

Usual question for Canadian federal election debates… Why does the leader of a party that runs ZERO candidates outside of Quebec get equal time with NATIONAL party leaders???? #cdnpoli

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 17/04/2025

Trust is the most valuable currency

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 13/04/2025

Another successful AVICC convention in Nanaimo! It's a great opportunity to network with local government people from across Vancouver Island and coastal communities, debate policy, learn new things, and sharpen my skills to deliver for #Parksville.

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 09/04/2025

City of Parksville Council updating financial plan to add contingency for possible tariff-related cost increases.

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 28/03/2025

Thanks @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social and @fcm.ca for representing Canadian municipalities in Washington D.C. By working together we can all prosper!

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City of Parksville @parksville.ca · 25/03/2025

On behalf of Ministry of Education and Child Care, MLA Higginson, announced 111 childcare spaces are now $10 a day at #Parksville Child and Family Centre, operated by BCG Central Vancouver Island. Mayor Doug O’Brien, MLA Higginson, Corey Sugiyama and Ali Legge with BGC Central Vancouver Island.

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 20/03/2025

Attending the Federation of Canadian Municipalities meetings virtually this morning (and yesterday). #FCM serves as a vital platform for municipalities across Canada to advocate to the federal government. In these times, collaboration has never been more crucial! 💪

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 18/03/2025

Don't believe the people who tell you that we need to fight each other to get the biggest possible slice of a fixed pie. When we work together we make a bigger and better pie.

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 18/03/2025

To the many Americans buying Canadian products in solidarity with Canada, thank you! 🇨🇦

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 10/03/2025

British Columbia's population growth has big impacts on housing, infrastructure, and our economy. Here are the trends over the past few years and a look at expected near term growth👇

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 26/02/2025

💡 Did you know? New hospital projects are partially funded by property taxes, managed by the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District (NRHD), which is made up of members of the Regional District of Nanaimo Board. The NRHD had a meeting yesterday. Here's the progress update on the 5 Priority Projects:

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 26/02/2025

Wherever you stand politically, I think Canadians can be proud of the respectful, thoughtful Liberal Party leadership debate that focused on issues and substance important to all our shared future.

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 23/02/2025

The City of Parksville will no longer be posting updates on the platform formerly know as Twitter

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 21/02/2025

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake Affected countries: United States and Canada 27 km from Sechelt, BC · 1:26 p.m.

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 11/02/2025

Canada eliminated the penny in 2013.

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 04/02/2025

It was a snowy but beautiful walk to council meeting today. On a day like today, summer seems far away but council approved a one year trial for city staff to manage food trucks in the Community Park. (Periodic reminder: If you have questions or feedback on City of Parksville matters, reach out)

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 04/02/2025

Distraction accomplished

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Joel Grenz @joelgrenz.com · 03/02/2025

Just when you thought inflation was under control, tariffs.

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