About Denman Works
A practical hub for the social and economic life of Denman Island
Living on Denman, sponsored by Denman Works, exists to support the economic and social health of Denman Island and to help residents, organizations, and local initiatives connect with useful services, community knowledge, and practical resources. Formerly known as the Denman Island Community Economic Enhancement Committee (DICEEC), the society adopted the name Denman Works! in November 2010 and was incorporated in the spring of 2011 as the Denman Works! Economic Enhancement Society. Denman Works now operates under the umbrella of the Denman Island Residents Association (DIRA). It builds upon many years of work collecting and sharing information about local organisations, services, livelihoods, and community resources. In addition to economic enhancement work, Denman Works is also responsible for the Denman Island Bus Service.At a glance
This section breaks the basic facts into quick-reference panels, so visitors can understand what Denman Works is, how it functions, and where it fits in island life.
Established
2011
Incorporated in spring 2011 as the Denman Works! Economic Enhancement Society.
Incorporation
S-58326
Issued on May 19, 2011.
Community Role
Island Support
Supports local economic and social health, programs, and practical community services.
Also Oversees
Bus Service
Denman Works also carries responsibility for the Denman Island Bus Service.
Our purposes
Support island well-being
To support the enhancement of the economic and social health of Denman Island, its residents, businesses, and community organizations.Deliver useful programs
To sponsor and deliver programs that provide practical enhancement for community life and local resilience.Respond to emerging needs
To provide similar and related services as determined by the membership.Board and governance
Denman Works is governed by a volunteer board. Directors serve a two-year term with a maximum of four years. An exception may be made for a Working Chair, who may serve additional one-year terms at the pleasure of the board.Current board
Tony GregsonChair
Laura PopeVice Chair
Enrico WauriTreasurer
Keiran MeagherDirector for Denman Bus Service
Jarrah KirkDirector at Large
Robert NewtonDirector at Large
Membership, AGM, and contact
These are the key ways people engage with the society: becoming a member, attending the AGM, and contacting Denman Works directly.
Membership
Eligibility- All residents of Denman Island 19 years or older.
- Registered owners of real property located on Denman Island, whether resident or not.
Annual General Meeting
The annual general meeting is held at the end of March, within three months of the end of the fiscal year on December 31. 2026 AGM: Thursday, March 26, 2026 7:00 PM Denman Activity Centre Lounge AGM documents Board and AGM minutesContact us
- Office: behind Abraxas Books and Gifts, 1071 Northwest Rd.
- Hours: 9:00–5:00 Thursdays
- Meetings: by appointment
- Phone: 250-335-0287
- Email: denmanresource@gmail.com
- Mail: PO Box 99, Denman Island, BC, V0R 1T0
Funding and service delivery
Economic enhancement
The Comox Valley Regional District is Denman Works’ funding partner for the delivery of economic services on Denman Island. Economic enhancement is a CVRD service established in 2012 under Bylaw 232, the Denman Island Economic Development Service Establishment Bylaw. An economic enhancement assessment is levied as part of property taxes, and the service is delivered by Denman Works under a renewable three-year contract with the CVRD. The current site notes that the previous contract was renewed on September 8, 2022 for a three-year period ending December 31, 2024, and that a new contract for 2025–2028 is being negotiated.Bus service
The Denman Island Bus Service (DIBS) is a public transportation program on Denman Island, known as Taystay’ich by the local First Nations, dedicated to providing public transportation for island residents and visitors alike. Operating under the auspices of Denman Works, DIBS formally launched in 2022 as an expansion of the shuttle pilot project in 2021. The Denman Island Bus Service is delivered under a separate contract with the CVRD. The current site notes that this contract runs for two years and ends on December 31, 2025. The bus service is delivered by the Transportation Committee, which reports to the board. Bus Service WebsiteRelated Denman Works resources
The society also points islanders and visitors toward other useful community resources and information channels.