Raven Country News

Coldest Night Of The Year events are taking part all across Canada tomorrow, including in our listening area.

Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North is donating a house to the Homalco First Nation, owners of 100.7 The Raven.

The 12th annual Wounded Warrior Run BC is set to get underway this weekend.

BC Hydro crews will be conducting vegetation maintenance within the Puntledge Public Use Management area for a stretch beginning next week.

The BC government has introduced a new Premier’s task force on agriculture and food economy.

A Surrey man has been convicted in Campbell River courts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and obstructing a police officer.

19 Wing Comox will be conducting a training exercise over the next two days.

The Village of Cumberland says works crews are set to begin cold patching potholes - as resources and weather allow.

The Province says it is taking action to prevent the diversion of prescribed opioids and hold “bad actors” accountable for putting people and communities at risk.

The BC Government has introduced legislation to expand three existing provincial parks and rename two parks to recognize Indigenous connections.

Campbell River RCMP had some help from an ex-NHLer who was in town recently to talk to kids about mental health issues.

Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for East Vancouver Island - Courtenay to Campbell River, and also affecting Nanoose Bay to Campbell River, the Sunshine Coast - Saltery Bay to Powell River.

Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, Wendy Cocchia, has delivered the speech from the throne outlining the B.C. government’s plan to defend against the economic impacts of the U.S. presidency and secure a stronger future for the province.

The Comox Valley Regional District Recreation team will be hosting sessions this spring for the public to learn more about capital project plans, current programming happening in the District, and infrastructure upgrades underway at the Sports and Aquatic Centres.

The Town of Comox has launched phase 1 of public engagement for its Urban Forest Management Strategy; a comprehensive plan to assess the current state of Comox’s tree canopy and provide a road map for maintaining and enhancing a diverse, resilient, and healthy urban forest over the next 30 years.

North Island College students will have greater international education opportunities while also tackling climate change.

The City of Courtenay is throwing its support behind a substance-use education and awareness event to be held this spring.

Members of the B.C. General Employees' Union have begun job action at Lifelabs after failed attempts at a new contract.

B.C.’s lowest paid workers will see a 2.6% wage increase on June 1st, keeping pace with inflation.

The city of Campbell River is hoping to sit down with reps from the Province to ensure the sustainability and expansion of the aquaculture sector in the region.

The Campbell River Community Centre is available as a warming centre as the temperatures remain low overnight.