Raven Country News from Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

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.