City of Campbell River

Campbell River's Community Climate Adaptation Plan draft needs your feedback. Fill out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RDH8CG7

Where is logger Mike? Email answers to: [email protected] for your chance to win!

Calling young artists! Submit your work for an art show that will help create a beautiful and welcoming interior to brighten the walls of Qalayu House. Open for submissions until Feb. 28 to all amateur young artists aged 6 to 18 who reside on Vancouver Island and the surrounding islands.... FIND DETAILS HERE: https://bit.ly/3oJAo9Z Construction of Qalayu House is well under way to provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive place for families who need to travel to Campbell River to access maternal and pediatric care. LEARN MORE HERE: https://bit.ly/2Lkl5qK

Watch below, the City of Campbell River Community Update for the week of Feb. 1, 2021 with City Manager Deborah Sargent and GM of Community Development Ron Bowles. #campbellriver #cityofcampbellrivercommunityupdate

Holiday Service Change - Garbage and Recycling - Collection for Friday Dec. 25 has moved to Monday Dec. 28. - Collection for Friday Jan. 1 has moved to Saturday Jan. 2... For a list of full City Service Changes, visit: https://bit.ly/3nMmHaw

In response to the Province’s Nov. 19 public health orders, the City of Campbell River now requires employees and visitors to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth in all public and common spaces within City facilities. Read the media release: https://bit.ly/393ZD2C

Rockland Road between Highway 19A and Galerno has reopened. The stretch was closed to vehicles in June to allow for construction work in the area (pedestrian access was maintained). With work now wrapped up in the area, the road is open again and ready for use. #crwaterfrontwork #campbellriver

A Local By-Election will be held on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021 to elect one Councillor for a term effective March 2021 to October 2022. For more information, visit CampbellRiver.ca/Election

The City is seeking a Horticulturist I to work March through September. Please visit www.campbellriver.ca/employment for more information.

New four-way stop at South Murphy Street and Pinecrest Road! In response to public concerns, signs have been installed to create a four-way stop at the intersection of South Murphy Street and Pinecrest Road. Drivers are reminded to use caution proceeding through this four-way stop as people adjust to these new signs. And please, take extra care on the roads wherever you are during this wet, snowy winter.

Reminder: Holiday Service Changes Holiday bus service changes -The annual Christmas Lights tour is cancelled this year.... - No service Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1. - Dec. 31 bus service will run on regular Thursday schedule. For a full list of Holiday service changes, visit: https://bit.ly/3aBeRNk

The City has an exciting employment opportunity. For information please visit www.campbellriver.ca.

Reminder: Holiday Service Changes Facility closures Community Centre: Closed Dec. 25. 28 and Jan. 1... Sportsplex: Closed Dec. 19 to Jan. 10 (floor repairs) City Hall & Dogwood Operations Closed Dec. 25, 28 and Jan 1 For a full list of Holiday service changes, visit: https://bit.ly/3aBeRNk

Check out this slideshow highlighting the City of Campbell River's 2020 community service.

Here we go again! Wind warning in effect for: East Vancouver Island - Courtenay to Campbell River... East Vancouver Island - Duncan to Nanaimo East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Fanny Bay Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring. Strong southeasterly winds of 70 to 90 km/h winds expected Tuesday. An approaching frontal system will spread very strong winds to Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast Tuesday. Winds will rise late Tuesday morning and persist into Tuesday evening. The strongest winds are expected over exposed coastal sections near the Strait of Georgia, Haro Strait, and the Southern Gulf Islands. Winds are expected to ease behind the frontal system Tuesday night. Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #BCStorm. https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html

The Campbell River Fire Department wants to remind you to #CloseBeforeYouDoze See the dramatic, life-saving difference a door can make. Stay safe! https://vimeo.com/293952932

The City of Campbell River Economic Development Department is proud to partner with North Island College to provide 10 free spots to Campbell River residents who are unemployed or underemployed. For more information or to register, follow the link! https://www.techatchery.ca/education

Local firefighters will again offer Christmas tree chipping by donation to support the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund and local charities. Bring your tree to the lower Sportsplex parking lot on Saturday, Jan. 2 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed using drive-through drop-off.

Crews continue working this evening collecting recycling. If today's recycling is not collected as scheduled, it will be collected on Saturday Jan. 2. Holiday Service Change - Garbage and Recycling... - Collection for Friday Jan. 1 has moved to Saturday Jan. 2 For a list of full City Service Changes, visit: https://bit.ly/3nMmHaw

Wind warning in effect for: East Vancouver Island - Courtenay to Campbell River East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Fanny Bay Strong winds near the Strait of Georgia Friday morning.... Another storm system will approach the coast today, bringing rain and blustery winds tonight and Friday. Winds are expected to peak Friday morning, with wind speeds of 70 km/h gusting to 90 possible near the Strait. Winds will ease through the afternoon on Friday. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds. https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html

Are you an experienced Business Analyst looking for a new opportunity? Visit the employment section on our website for more information www.campbellriver.ca

Recycling that was not collected on Wednesdays route, will be collected today, Thursday Dec. 31. Holiday Service Change - Garbage and Recycling - Collection for Friday Jan. 1 has moved to Saturday Jan. 2... For a list of full City Service Changes, visit: https://bit.ly/3nMmHaw

Reminder: Holiday Service Changes Holiday bus service changes - No service Jan. 1.... - Dec. 31 bus service will run on regular Thursday schedule. For a full list of Holiday service changes, visit: https://bit.ly/3aBeRNk

Wind warning in effect for: North Vancouver Island Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.... Southeast winds of 90 km/h will continue tonight over the exposed coastal sections of North Vancouver Island and Central Coast - coastal sections as a frontal system has stalled near the Central Coast. Winds will ease Wednesday morning as the system weakens. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc47

Bring your tree to the lower Sportsplex parking lot on Saturday, Jan. 2 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed using drive-through drop-off.

The City of Campbell River provides regular community updates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with public health and safety reminders, updates include news and information about City services as well as decisions made at Council meetings. A history of videos can be found here: www.campbellriver.ca/community-updates... Watch below: Community Update for the week of December 18, 2020 with Mayor Andy Adams and City Manager Deborah Sargent. #campbellriver #cityofcampbellrivercommunityupdate

Holiday Family Pickleball @ the Community Centre Dec. 22 and 24

Campbell River residents can now enjoy the new roadway, sidewalks, seawalk and roundabout on Highway 19A between Rockland Road and the Big Rock Boat Ramp. Work is wrapping up and Rockland Road will open by Christmas. Read the press release here https://bit.ly/3r3HDfx #campbellriver #crwaterfrontwork

The City of Campbell River wishes residents a healthy, happy holiday season, with a reminder about temporary upcoming service changes. For a full list of service changes, please visit: https://bit.ly/34mQXRX

Here’s your chance to win a prize basket of local goodies! With a fun distanced way to get in the spirit, you can come down and find all the characters in our ...12 Days of Christmas Contest A chance to win a prize basket valued at $500 just peep through all the holiday paintings to find them all! To enter, head downtown to one of the businesses below to pick up your ballot. Then take a walkabout downtown and find each of the characters hidden in the Christmas window paintings and drop your ballot back off at one of the stores. The winner will be drawn December 23rd, Entry tickets and details available at: Petals flower shop, Honey Lemon Grill, Bennu + Henning Lawyers, Quest Shoes Clothing + Accessories, Impressions Custom Framing, Chuck & Charlies, Crooked Spoon, Mercedes Lane Too, The Travel Place, Session Taproom + Kitchen, Shot in the Dark, and Pure Martial Arts!

In case you missed it, here is the Downtown Campbell River BIA's Virtual Big Truck Parade 2020! https://fb.watch/2eb2NIBzQa/

City facility Canada flags will fly at half mast on Sunday, December 6 in recognition of National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Know someone who must stay home for health reasons and can't access online information? COVID-19 resources available by calling the City of Campbell River or Strathcona Regional District. Printable document: https://bit.ly/3o8SZME

Emergency Services Holiday Charity Check Stop Campbell River RCMP and Fire Department volunteers will support the Knights of Columbus Holiday Hamper drive with a COVID-safe Charity Check Stop at the curling rink from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. This is a drive-through drop-off event for people who are able to donate unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items. (Entrance off 200-block Dogwood Street)... Thanks in advance for sharing holiday spirit and generosity. Volunteers will wear masks and gloves and maintain appropriate physical distance in an outdoor setting.

Reminder - TODAY IS THE LAST DAY for applications to the City's Downtown Safety Select Committee. Help make downtown more safe and inviting by applying to the City's Downtown Safety Select Committee.

Province of BC offering virtual mental health supports during COVID-19 Virtual services are available for British Columbians who are experiencing mental health challenges, such as anxiety or depression, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.... For more information, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca//mental-h/virtual-supports-covid-19

Reminder: The last day for applications to the City's Downtown Safety Select Committee is this Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Help make downtown more safe and inviting by applying to the City's Downtown Safety Select Committee.

Following Provincial health order, Indoor group physical activities temporarily suspended at Strathcona Gardens, Sportsplex and Campbell River Community Centre. In response to yesterday’s Provincial Health Order, Strathcona Regional District and the City of Campbell River are temporarily suspending all indoor group physical activities. At this time, amateur sport and group activities following viaSport phase 3 guidelines continue. Read full media release : https://bit.ly/2J9kS8q

In accordance with the updated Provincial Health Order, the Recreation and Culture department has cancelled their in person fitness classes. Tomorrow morning's class has been moved online. Jen Colongioli will be live streaming a Strength, Stability and Stretch class at 9am. Go to Recreation and Culture Department, City of Campbell River page for the live stream class.... We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we adjust service levels to comply with the evolving Public Health Orders.

Watch below: Community Update with Mayor Andy Adams and City Manager Deborah Sargent. The City of Campbell River provides regular community updates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with public health and safety reminders, updates include news and information about City services as well as decisions made at Council meetings. A history of videos can be found here:... www.campbellriver.ca/community-updates #campbellriver #cityofcampbellriver #communityupdate

New orders are in place to help everyone in BC significantly reduce their social interactions and to help stop COVID-19 from spreading in our province. The foll...owing orders and direction are in effect: Mandatory mask mandate for workers and customers in indoor public and retail spaces and in workplace common areas No events or social gatherings with anyone outside your household or core bubble (if you live alone) COVID-19 travel advisory in BC: essential travel only Spin classes, hot yoga, and high intensity interval training are suspended No spectators and no travel outside your community for sports games Learn more: https://gov.bc.ca/covid19restrictions

Help make downtown more safe and inviting by applying to the City's Downtown Safety Select Committee. Applications can be found under What's New at www.campbellriver.ca

Calling all entrepreneurs and small businesses to join the Business Resilience Program and the Build Back Better Challenge. To be part of the Build Back Better Challenge you just need to follow these steps: 1. Join the Business Resilience Program and get the help you need. 2. Create a business plan to grow, that address at least one UN Sustainable Development Goals: https://www.un.org/sustainab/sustainable-development-goals/... 3. Submit your plan for a chance to win our $10,000 award. Enroll today in the Business Resilience Program. The deadline to enroll is November 30th, 2020 and the deadline to submit your business plan is January 15th, 2021. As an added incentive for Campbell River Businesses, The City of Campbell River Economic Development has partnered with Strathcona Collective to offer the best local plan submitted by a Campbell River business a page ad valued at $880! Enroll now at https://spring.is/build-back-better-champion-challenge/ #businessresilience #thenewnormal #nobusinessleftbehind #buildbackbetter #campbellriverbusiness #strathconacollective #naturallycampbellriver

"Strong winds on Tuesday morning have caused multiple outages on northern Vancouver Island, particularly in Campbell River." - BC Hydro Read more: https://www.facebook.com//a.340992621409/10159293644216410/

UPDATE: Alert Details Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring. Strong southeast winds of 70 to 90 km/h will continue over East Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast as a strong low moves past the south coast.... Winds will ease around midday as the low moves inland and weakens. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #BCStorm. More details on the alert are available here: https://ecalertme.weather.gc.ca/warning-latest_en.php

Storm warning from Environment Canada includes East Vancouver Island - Courtenay to Campbell River, B.C. A storm approaching Vancouver Island today will bring very strong winds and heavy rain beginning this afternoon and possibly a brief period of heavy wet snow early this evening. Warm air moving in later this evening will cause snow to change back to rain tonight, with temperatures rising to double digits by morning.... Local amounts ranging from 2 to 5 cm of slushy wet snow may accumulate over inland areas including the Island Highway, and Port Alberni and Sutton Passes. Expect very strong winds tonight and Tuesday morning. For Inland Vancouver Island southerly wind gusts up to 80 km/h are possible Tuesday morning. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. More details on the alert are available here: https://ecalertme.weather.gc.ca/warning-latest_en.php

City of Campbell River Council proclaim Friday, November 20 to be National Child Day.

November already with more COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island than all of October Campbell River Mirror

City of Campbell River Council proclaim November 16 to be Louis Riel Day, and the week of November 16 to 23 to be Metis Cultural Awareness Week in Campbell River

What would you do with $10,000? Learn more at: https://spring.is/build-back-better-champion-challenge/

A friendly reminder that weekly curbside yard waste collection continues until the last week of November and resumes the first week of March. Outdoor trimmings and leaves are accepted, along with sod and small amounts of soil. Kitchen waste, animal feces and non-biodegradable materials are not accepted. Material will need to be placed in either compostable bags or clearly-labeled open-top rigid containers (max 80L). You can also drop-off unlimited amounts of grass and leav...es (no chipping required) at the landfill for free, however if you do have any sticks or items that require chipping you will be charged. City of Campbell River residents continue to have unlimited curbside pick-up. For more information on yard waste, please visit: www.campbellriver.ca/yard-waste

The aerial view of the new Rockland Road/Hwy 19A roundabout offers a ‘hole’ new perspective! Check out the latest news bulletin about the Waterfront Project 2018-2020 for an update about the work completed, and still to come this year https://bit.ly/3eWOmSz #campbellriver #crwaterfrontwork

Temporary delays in the 900-block of Petersen Road later this week. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Thursday, and possibly Friday, expect temporary single lane traffic near the Petersen-Highland intersection in Quinsam Heights. Please watch for signs and follow traffic control directions.... Bus service will continue along this route while work is underway. Thank you for driving carefully, and for your patience.

"Due to Covid-19, the Legion will be closed on Remembrance Day, 11 November 2020. Therefore, there will be no Breakfast for Veterans and no Socializing before or after the Ceremony. We ask the public to refrain to attending this year's ceremony, however, you can watch it Live Stream on their Facebook Page Royal Canadian Legion 137 or on Shaw TV." ~Campbell River Legion

Here are the results of our latest poll. The top three answers were newspaper, Facebook and website. Check out our new poll regarding COVID-19 safety and how you are keeping safe on the home page of www.campbellriver.ca

You asked and we listened... NexStream 2.0 expression of interest deadline has been extended to November 9, 2020 @11:59pm!

BC Transit | Announcing Transit as their endorsed mobility app which includes Campbell River routes. Check it out!

RCMP remind the public they will not call or collect money for the CRA "On November 5th, 2020, the Campbell River RCMP announced they have been inundated in the last few days with calls regarding a revamped Canada Revenue Scam. Quite simply, we know it's out there, but the local detachments do not have the ability to control overseas scam artists unfortunately, said Cst Maury Tyre.... The latest rendition of the scam shows the number calling people as The City of Campbell River and when they answer a robo recording tells them that they are under investigation and to speak to an agent press a number. " Watch: https://fb.watch/1BjIytL734/ Read the full RCMP news release: http://campbellriver.bc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action

When using a BBQ or grill, stay safe from carbon monoxide. Never bring them into an enclosed space (garage, tent, covered patio), even after you’ve turned them off as they can still produce dangerous fumes: www.COsafety.tips

PAVING NOTICE: Paving will be taking place on Hilchey Road between Galerno and Penfield roads Sat. Nov. 7 to Tues. Nov, 10 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weather permitting. Expect delays and please continue to obey traffic control personnel as we complete this Capital Project. #campbellriver #conezone

Did you know that the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can be mistaken for sleepiness or having the flu? Install, test and replace carbon monoxide alarms in your home so you’ll be alerted if the gas is present. www.COsafety.tips #COsafety

Ensure all fuel-burning appliances, chimneys and vents in your home are cleaned and inspected annually to help prevent the build up of carbon monoxide. Visit www.technicalsafetybc.ca to find a licensed contractor near you. #COsafety

City of Campbell River Council proclaim November to be 'Adoption Awareness Month'.

Your carbon monoxide alarm sounds different than your smoke alarm. Test BOTH alarms monthly and make sure everyone in your home knows the difference between the two sounds. #TestItTuesday #COsafety www.COsafety.tips

Carbon monoxide or CO is known as the silent killer because it is an invisible, tasteless and odourless gas that can be deadly. CO is NOT natural gas natural gas has a harmless chemical called mercaptan added to it to make it smell like rotten eggs. www.COsafety.tips #COsafety

Campbell River residents can leave Halloween pumpkins with regular weekly curbside yard waste pickup for the week of Nov. 2 to 6, 2020. Please place your pumpkin in a yard waste bag or container for collection. Yard waste will continue to be collected until the last week of November. For more information on yard waste, please visit: www.campbellriver.ca/yard-waste

November 1 to 7, 2020 is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week in BC. During this time, fire departments, life safety educators, government and industry work together to raise awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, and how to avoid exposure to this colourless, odourless gas. The effects of CO poisoning can be devastating, and every year people die or are hospitalized due to exposure. You can help prevent CO poisoning by having all fuel-burning appliances in your home serviced each year and by having functioning CO alarms that can signal an alert when the gas is present. #COsafety

British Columbia’s annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from Nov. 1 to 7 this year, and the Campbell River Fire Department is reminding you to prevent this dangerous gas from building up in your home by properly maintaining all fuel-burning appliances and installing carbon monoxide alarms. Find out more at campbellriver.ca under What's New.

Social gatherings in private homes are now limited to your immediate householdthe people who live in your home plus a maximum of six other people. This is a p...rovince-wide order that applies to all homes for all occasions. Similar to what happened this summer with vacation homes and rentals, we have seen a notable increase in new cases and transmission of COVID-19 as a direct result of social gatherings in private homes. Remember, when we come together with family and friends, we bring our risks with us and, in turn, they take those risks back home with them again. This is a critical time. We’re heading into cold and influenza season, and COVID-19 is still in our communities. The choices we make over the coming weeks will make a difference and will support our business and schools to stay open. Let’s choose to protect our communities and the ones we care for most. The order will be posted online in full detail in the coming days here: https://www.gov.bc.ca/phoguidance

The BC Centre for Disease Control shares some Halloween tips this year on how to stay safe and have fun.

TRAFFIC INTERUPTION: Watermain tie-in work is taking place at the Hilchey/S. Alder intersection on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 7a.m. to 5p.m. We recommend taking an alternate route if possible and allowing for extra time to get to your destination. Thank you for your patience as we complete this Capital Project. #campbellriver #conezone