Raven Country News from Thursday, October 22nd, 2026

Local Election Results Officially Confirmed Across Campbell River And Comox Valley

The results are now official following Saturday’s local-government elections across Campbell River, the Comox Valley and surrounding rural communities.
Fire-Hydrant Work Closes Part Of Pinecrest Road In Campbell River

Drivers in Campbell River should prepare for a full closure on part of Pinecrest Road today as City crews complete fire-hydrant renewal work.
2027 Dog Licences Go On Sale November 1 In Rural Comox Valley

Dog owners in the Comox Valley’s rural communities will soon be able to purchase or renew their pets’ annual licences for 2027.
Halloween Celebrations Planned In Courtenay And Comox

Families across the Comox Valley can look forward to a full afternoon of costumes, treats and activities in Courtenay and Comox on Saturday, October 31st.
New Poll Suggests Tight Race Ahead Of B.C. Provincial Election

A new Angus Reid Institute poll suggests British Columbia’s provincial election remains a close race as voters prepare to cast their final ballots Saturday.
Flu Activity Increasing Across British Columbia

Flu activity is climbing across British Columbia as the province’s fall immunization campaign continues.

Events

Button Blankets: Exhibit, talk, and button drive
October 22-30, the Courtenay Museum will host an exhibit featuring button blankets created by artist Pamela Mitchell.
Oct 26, 2026 at Courtenay Museum
Cold Case 913 - Pop Up Escape Room Fundraiser
October 16th-30th, Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North is holding a Cold Case Escape Room fundraiser in Campbell River.
Oct 26, 2026 at Habitat For Humanity ReStore
Pumpkins for Polio Beer & Burger Fundraiser
Tuesday, October 27th, the Rotary Club of Campbell River presents their Pumpkins for Polio Beer & Burger fundraiser, at the Riptide Marine Pub in Campbell River...
Oct 27, 2026 at Riptide Marine Pub

The word "éy7á7juuthem" means “Language of our People” and is the ancestral tongue of the Homalco, Tla’amin, Klahoose and K’ómoks First Nations, with dialectic differences in each community.

It is pronounced "eye-ya-jooth-hem."