Raven Country News

Tuesday is Canada Day, and there is plenty to do to celebrate locally.

The City of Campbell River is gearing up for the return of its award-winning CR Live Streets summer event series.

As the school year has come to an end, BC Transit and the Comox Valley Regional District have switched over to a summer schedule, effective yesterday.

The Village of Cumberland is planning upgrades to Penrith Avenue and is looking for community input on how to move forward.

Island Health is reminding everyone to make water safety a priority to prevent drownings and serious injuries this summer.

The City of Campbell River has launched the Thriving Non-Profits Community Boot Camp program, which is designed to equip local non-profit and charitable organizations with the strategies and tools needed to build long-term financial sustainability.

The Strathcona Regional District has been awarded $360,000 through the 2025 Emergency Operation Centre grant funding stream.

BC Highway Patrol is shooting down online rumours that traffic rules in Canadian school zones are not changing on July 1st.

The Province is highlighting the 2024-25 Declaration Act Annual Report, showcasing the collaborative effort being made by the Province and Indigenous Peoples to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in B.C.

Qualicum Beach’s Information Technology Department has been recognized for its leadership in innovation, transparency, and service excellence in local government.

The Province is investing $6.2 million to support more than a dozen airport upgrades throughout BC, including Comox and Courtenay.

The City of Campbell River is bringing back a temporary bike lane on Pier Street (Highway 19A), between the Maritime Heritage Centre and the crosswalk at Robert V. Ostler Park, for Canada Day.

As Canada Day approaches, BC Transit says shuttles and free transit will be offered in select regions on July 1st, including in Campbell River and the Comox Valley.

BC Transit is advising riders of fraudulent Umo posts circulating on Facebook using the BC Transit logo.

Campbell River Council will consider its 2024 Annual Report at its regular meeting scheduled for Thursday.

Municipalities throughout B.C. will now have quicker access to financing to deliver capital projects, such as infrastructure or amenities.

Fresh, local food is available as the Comox Valley Farmers' Market sets up shop at Village Park, at the Comox Community Centre.

A section of the Courtenay Riverway was closed yesterday because of a fallen tree.

The SkyHawks are making their way back to Campbell River this summer.

With less than one year to go before Vancouver welcomes the FIFA World Cup 26, the Province, City of Vancouver and BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) have released updated estimates on costs and revenues.

Off-road vehicle enthusiasts can soon enjoy improved trails and recreation infrastructure in several communities throughout B.C.

The BC Coroners Service has released preliminary figures of those who died because of the unregulated toxic drug crisis for April.

The City of Courtenay has made it through the latest step in work on the 6th Street Active Transportation Bridge.

School District 72’s childcare program continues to grow, with strong community uptake, full staffing, and construction of new sites underway.

Comox is hosting an open house today for residents to go over the update to the town’s Official Community Plan.

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran is reportedly underway, following days of heavy strikes that escalated tensions across the Middle East.

Campbell River’s Rail Yard Market has received a Community Project Award from British Columbia Economic Development Association, recognizing the creative vision and collaboration behind the micro-unit marketplace.