Raven Country News

Stage 1 water restrictions will come into effect on May 1st for the Black Creek-Oyster Bay, Comox Valley, Royston and Union Bay Water Systems.

A local non-profit that offers financial assistance to families when they have a child facing a health crisis just received a big boost.

The Comox Valley Regional District will be opening up registration for summer specific programs and activities later this month.

The BC Government is making changes to the Employment Standards Act that will eliminate the need for workers to get sick notes for short-term absences from work.

People in British Columbia recovering from vehicle accidents will soon be seeing increased coverage amounts for many health-care practitioners.

Carihi students hit the Tidemark Theatre stage this week for a musical showcase - From the Smoke to the Spotlight.

The Strathcona Housing Alliance is getting ready for Campbell River’s Point in Time Count later this month.

It is Tsunami Preparedness Week, running through April 19th.

The province’s health minister and provincial health officer have issued statements marking the ninth anniversary of the toxic-drug crisis being declared a public health emergency.

Comox Valley RCMP are looking for help in finding a 29-year old woman.

The Clothesline Project is on display at Spirit Square later this week as part of Prevention of Violence Against Women Week.

Courtenay Recreation is inviting residents to Lewis Park on Saturday for the Easter Promenade. It’s for kids aged one to six years with an adult.

The Snowbirds will once again prepare for their upcoming show season at 19 Wing Comox.

The City of Courtenay will be hosting its third annual community clean-up event on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Town of Comox is hoping residents will help celebrate Earth Day later this month.

Hundreds of municipal, First Nations and BC Wildfire Service firefighters from across the province are gathering at the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit in Penticton.

The North Island Outdoor Adventure Show is taking place this weekend at the Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex.

The Campbell River Youth Soccer Association is hosting hundreds of athletes this weekend for the Mini World Cup.

Comox Rotary, in partnership with the Town of Comox, has installed six Purple Martin nesting boxes at the end of the Comox Pier.

Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) has announced a new partnership with #NotInMyCity, a national movement dedicated to preventing and ending human trafficking in Canada.

Local governments and First Nations throughout the province will receive funding to improve emergency support services for people evacuated from their homes during emergencies in British Columbia.

The B.C. government has updated its direction to ministries, health authorities and core Crown corporations to review all contracts with United States companies to decrease the Province’s dependence on goods and services from U.S. suppliers.

The City of Courtenay is planning for a new and improved playground at Woodcote Park.

BC Hydro has issued a public safety advisory to use caution around the Puntledge River through Friday, April 18th.

Comox Council is moving forward with the development of a design and financial plan for a significant upgrade to the Comox Fire Rescue station.

The Comox Valley Regional District is developing a local area plan for the Saratoga Beach area and is inviting community members to share their vision for the area’s future.