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December 15, 2011 Waste collection update
December 14, 2011 City Council appointments and meeting schedule updated
December 14, 2011 Council names new Airport Authority directors
December 1, 2011 Campbell River Agriculture Plan recognized by Province
November 25, 2011 Storm advisory for Friday night, Nov. 25 through Sunday afternoon, Nov. 27
November 23, 2011 City of Campbell River wins MarCom Gold award for Hwy 19A project communications
November 19, 2011 2011 municipal election results
November 9, 2011 CUPE Local 401 and City of Campbell River ratify four-year collective agreement
November 8, 2011 Volunteers Needed: Campbell River Airport Authority Directors
November 4, 2011 How did we do? City seeks feedback on consultation
November 1, 2011 City reminds voters of new voting locations
October 31, 2011 Campbell River is Communities in Bloom national winner!
October 27, 2011 CUPE Local 401 and City of Campbell River reach tentative collective agreement
October 24, 2011 BC Hydro & Tree Canada Help Green City Parks
October 19, 2011 Vancouver Island Climate Leadership Summit a Success
October 19, 2011 Willow Point Hall memories - Share yours Sunday, Oct. 23
September 29, 2011 Campbell River wins Provincial Award for Sustainable Campbell River Efforts
September 21, 2011 First phase of urban forest management plan underway in Campbell River
September 6, 2011 Bylaw prohibiting signs on public waterfront will take effect after upcoming election
September 1, 2011 Stinkin' hot weather at Willow Point seashore
August 31, 2011 News homes in Campbell River to be ready for solar hot water
August 30, 2011 Watershed Clean-up surpasses last year's efforts
August 30, 2011 Talk the walk! Help Campbell River compete for walking trails cash
August 30, 2011 Westgate watermain upgrade work requires detour to Hilchey for through traffic
August 24, 2011 High quality drinking water celebrated at Waterfest
August 23, 2011 Westgate watermain upgrade
August 23, 2011 Multi-purpose facelift for landscaping near Tidemark Theatre and Library
August 18, 2011 10th annual stewardship awards - Call for nominations
August 9, 2011 Baikie Island restoration work well underway
August 4, 2011 Garden Contest winners announced
August 2, 2011 City working to re-open Ken Forde boat ramp
July 27, 2011 Council approves City's 2010 Statement of Financial Information
July 20, 2011 Early completion of road work - new lane layout at St. Ann's and Alder
July 19, 2011 Great Curb Appeal campaign begins
July 13, 2011 Expect delays due to road work at two intersections early next week
July 12, 2011 World-class digital art exhibition coming to Campbell River - Features "Home" in the networked age
July 11, 2011 City's Technical Watershed Committee plans summer events
July 11, 2011

Communities in Bloom judges are coming

July 6, 2011 New online recycling directory to help residents reduce waste
July 5, 2011 Baikie Island restoration project final phase set to begin
July 5, 2011 Communities in Bloom Community Involvement Team cleans up in Willow Point
June 28, 2011 City acts to advise taxpayers of cheques cashed early, apologizes for error
June 27, 2011 Boat ramps open for Canada Day
June 27, 2011 City Water Department designs eye-catching fountain for carving contest
June 27, 2011 Canada Day goes green
June 27, 2011 Introducing Communities in Bloom committee
June 27, 2011 Governments celebrate completion of South Island Highway improvement project
June 23, 2011 City offers preview of fire truck passing on upgraded Hwy 19A
June 20, 2011 Apartment fire on 1st Avenue
June 17, 2011 Campbell River Celebrates Completion of $8.3M Airport Upgrade and Runway Extension Project and Unveils Original “Thunderbird” Artwork to Mark the Occasion
June 9, 2011 City Currents brings together updates and advertising in local newspapers
June 8, 2011 Mayor’s Open Door sessions discontinued until after election
June 7, 2011 Mowing underway in neighbourhood parks and tot lots
June 2, 2011 Final Paving on Hwy19A Completed Two Days Ahead of Schedule - Route Re-Opened to Traffic
May 27, 2011 New Water Quality Monitoring System for City's Drinking Watershed
May 20, 2011

2011 property taxes – option to pay by debit card

May 13, 2011 Council Adopts 2011 Financial Plan Bylaw
May 11, 2011 Local Government Awareness Week - Tours, Trivia, Dinner for Two with the Mayor
May 10, 2011 New members for Future of Forestry Task Force
May 10, 2011 Free Wi-Fi "HotSpot" Internet service at Airport
May 10, 2011 Daily road closure for final paving of Hwy19A, May 24 to June 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
May 10, 2011 Do you like the idea of a new name for Hwy19A? If so, help re-name the route!
May 4, 2011 City's 2010 Annual Water Report released for Drinking Water Week
April 27, 2011 Councillor Claire Moglove elected as AVICC director
April 21, 2011 Sybil Andrews Heritage Society donates to cottage restoration - Cottage now ready for use
April 20, 2011 Council directs staff to draft 2011 "good news" budget bylaw
April 20, 2011 Lacrosse Box Grand Opening - Apr. 29, Robron Park
April 19, 2011 New Rivercorp CEO announced
April 18, 2011 Sustainable Campbell River to release agriculture plan opportunities report Apr. 27 - Open House at Sportsplex
April 12, 2011 Highway 19A Upgrade allows appropriate access for emergency vehicle response, City Manager says
April 12, 2011 Last chance for wood stove rebate, free wood, free chimney sweep, free swim and free workshops
April 6, 2011 Campbell River wins provincial Solar Community award
April 6, 2011 Final paving on Highway 19A planned for May: Prepare for closures 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March 31, 2011 City opens year-round yard waste drop-off centre, begins weekly yard waste collection
March 31, 2011 Work on New Simms Creek Pump Station Completed Ahead of Schedule, Under Budget
March 31, 2011 Sybil Andrews Heritage Society donations to cottage restoration
March 29, 2011 Sustainable Campbell River survey to help set future directions for the City
March 23, 2011 Three community leaders douse lights for Earth Hour - and then some
March 21, 2011 Parks improvements respond to local needs
March 18, 2011 Free emergency preparedness seminars
March 18, 2011 FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Campbell River’s tidal power study
March 16, 2011 Council supports Twinning Society relief effort for Japan
March 10, 2011 Council endorses changes to garbage collection
March 10, 2011 City sets course to make corporate operations carbon neutral by 2012
March 10, 2011 Sybil Andrews cottage on new foundation
March 10, 2011 Sustainable Campbell River to release Agriculture Plan background report Mar. 16
February 28, 2011 Council adopts new development cost charge bylaw with reduced rates
February 24, 2011 Community Centre Celebrates 10 Years this Saturday
February 22, 2011 Green Municipal Fund Supports Campbell River
February 15, 2011 Wood Stove Exchange Program - back by popular demand
February 11, 2011 BC Mayors Climate Leadership Council Letter
February 10, 2011 Sybil Andrews Cottage restoration work begins
February 7, 2011 Sustainable Campbell River Feb. 12 Directions and Choices Forum
February 7, 2011 Council to review 2009 Annual Report Feb. 15
January 25, 2011 SOCP Updates
January 12, 2011 The Great ShakeOutBC Earthquake Drill, Coming to Campbell River January 26
January 5, 2011 New City Manager to start in February
January 3, 2011 Volunteers needed to form a Community Homelessness Coalition
January 3, 2011 2010 Highlights from Technical Watershed Committee
December 23, 2010 Changes for residential recycling and garbage collection begin Jan. 1
December 16, 2010 Council Appoints Nine Directors to Newly Created Airport Authority for Campbell River
December 16, 2010 Holiday Hours for City Facilities
December 14, 2010 In the event of snow, the City's clearing the way for YOU
December 2, 2010 City of Campbell River Seeks An Original Work of Art for the Upgraded Airport Terminal Building
December 1, 2010 SOCP Stakeholder Workshop & Public Open House
November 30, 2010 MP Visits Hwy 19A Construction & Job Creation Update
November 30, 2010 City Proceeds with the Creation of a New Airport Authority
November 25, 2010 City of Campbell River Airport Opens the New 6,500 Feet Runway to Air Traffic
November 24, 2010 Cold weather tips for water line care
November 17, 2010 Sustainable Campbell River:  Invitation to Attend November 25 Youth and Elder Storytelling Forum
November 10, 2010 Community Events Calendar’s Comprehensive Listings – a Click Away 
November 2, 2010 Mayor and Council Re-Open Hwy 19A to Traffic
November 2, 2010 SOCP Survey Online for More Community Input
November 2, 2010 Fall Lawn Care Tips
October 29, 2010 Facebook Site Launched for City's Sustainable Official Community Plan
October 19, 2010 Sustainable Official Community Plan Invites Youth Vision With Photo Contest
October 14, 2010 First Day of Paving Complete on Hwy 19A Upgrade Project
October 13, 2010 Incident Resolved at Campbell River Airport
October7, 2010 Hwy 19A upgrade gets innovative "coastal" landscaping
October 4, 2010 City Awarded Honorable Mention at 2010 Energy and Climate Action  Awards 
October 4, 2010 City Adopts Wood First Policy
September 28, 2010 Sustainable Official Community Plan October Stakeholder Meetings
September 23, 2010 Paving of New Runway Section Completed on Schedule
September 15, 2010 Sustainable Campbell River invites everyone to Sept. 25 community forum
September 1, 2010 Burning Restriction Relaxed
September 1, 2010 City Manager Resigns
August 30, 2010 Greenways Loop Jubilee Connector in the Works
August 30, 2010 Second Annual Drinking Watershed Clean-Up Event
August 26, 2010 Long-serving City employee announces retirement
August 24, 2010 Wood Stove Air Quality Survey Results
August 17, 2010 Public Invitation to Waterfest - Daylong Celebration of Watershed at McIvor Lake
August 12, 2010 Celebrate Heritage Day at Spirit Square
August 6, 2010

Open Burning Restrictions for the City of Campbell River

August 5, 2010

Hot weather and seaweed create unpleasant odour in Willow Point

August 3, 2010 Airport Groundbreaking Ceremony
August 3, 2010 Rain Diversion Tips for Water-wise Gardens
July 22, 2010 Extension of Highway 19A Upgrade Area and Replacement of Sewer and Water Mains to Rockland Road 
July 15, 2010 Six new Rivercorp board members appointed
July 15, 2010 Campbell River Garden Contest Winners
July 8, 2010 City Works to Improve South Alder Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Flow - Plus Recent Roadway Updates from the Transportation Management Team
July 7, 2010 City Responds to Catalyst Elk Falls Closure Announcement
July 7, 2010 City Offers Rehab for Compulsive Watering
June 29, 2010 Ken Forde Boat Ramp Back in Service Wednesday
June 28, 2010 Campbell River Marks Phase 1 Completion of South Island Highway 19A $13.5M Upgrade
June 28, 2010 New Green Roof for Campbell River City Hall Thanks to Federal Gas Tax Fund 
June 3, 2010 City Issues Tender for Airport Runway Extension, NAV Canada Begins National Upgrade Work
June 2, 2010 Water Wise Program Starts for Summer Season
June 1, 2010 City Hall Green Roof Wins National Award
May 27, 2010 2010 Tax Notices in the Mail
May 26, 2010 Tidal Power Open House
May 25, 2010 Campbell River Celebrates Solar Days with Solar Home Tour and Solar Hot Water Workshop
May 21, 2010 Second Phase Hwy19A Project Takes Shape as First Phase Nears Completion
May 17, 2010 Penfield West Linear Park Now Open - Featuring Playground and City's First Dog Park
May 13, 2010 Campbell River Students Raise Funds for Environmental Initiatives
May 10, 2010 Mayor's Open Door Session Dates for Second Half of 2010
May 10, 2010 New Safer Pedestrian Crosswalks on Highway 19A
May 5, 2010 Wood Stove Exchange Program Extended to June 30
May 3, 2010 Hwy 19A Traffic Management Plan Shifts Gears to Accommodate Seasonal Visitors
May 3, 2010 Drinking Water Week - City Water Department Focuses on High Quality Tap Water Delivery
April 30, 2010 Spirit Square Event Planning and Management Contract Awarded
April 1, 2010 City Council Finalizes 2010 Budget for Campbell River
April 1, 2010 Environmental Standards on Hwy19A Upgrade
March 25, 2010 Rivercorp Board to be Restructured and Revitalized
March 23, 2010 First Week of Hwy 19A Construction: Successful Excavation Under Simms Creek, Traffic Management Plan Adjusted
March 16, 2010 City Supports Catalyst Intention to Re-open Elk Falls Mill
March 15, 2010 City Announces Earth Hour Home Energy Evaluation Contest
March 11, 2010 Hwy 19A and Seawalk Road Closure Information
March 4, 2010 City Shares Preliminary Results of Budget Deliberations
February 26, 2010 Hwy 19A Ground Breaking
February 25, 2010 City Signs on with Province to Pursue Wood First
February 24, 2010 Community Services Survey Results Highlights Announced
February 24, 2010 Public Input Sought in Waste Management Survey
February 18, 2010 Tetra Paks Now Accepted in Recycling
February 16, 2010 3rd Annual Bike to Work Week: Seeking Volunteers
February 4, 2010 City Shares Draft Financial Plan, Requests Public Input
February 3, 2010 City Decides Not to Appeal Court's TimberWest Taxation Decision
January 21, 2010 City Commits to Adopt Wood First Policy
January 21, 2010 Wood Stove Exchange Program
January 14, 2010 Residents Warned of Possible Flooding
January 4, 2010 City Disappointed, Considering Options on Court's TimberWest Taxation Decision
December 23, 2009 Olympics Tickets Contest by Local Spirit of BC Committee
December 21, 2009 Court Finds in Favour of City in Catalyst Taxation Challenge
December 21, 2009 Mayor's 2010 Open Door Sessions
December 21, 2009 Tips for a Green Holiday
November 27, 2009 Spirit of the Flame Keeps on Giving
November 19, 2009 City to Lobby VIHA for Hospital Locums
November 19, 2009 City Contracts With Interim Deputy CAO
October 26, 2009 New Advisory Commission Members Appointed
October 23, 2009 Airport Runway Extension in the Works
October 23, 2009 Green Light for Hwy 19A Improvements
October 21, 2009 Official Olympic Torch Bearer Announced
October 16, 2009 Campbell River Awaits Decision in Catalyst Taxation Challenge
October 5, 2009 Miga, Sumi and Quatchi Visit the River
October 1, 2009 City Calls for Order of BC and BC Achievement Foundation Nominations
October 1, 2009 Robron Park Site Design Final Open House
September 29, 2009 City Clarifies Cash Flow Comments
September 25, 2009 Infrastructure Funding Announcement
September 21, 2009 Help Shape the Future of Robron Park
September 17, 2009 Clean Air Bylaw to Ensure New Wood Stoves Meet Standards
September 17, 2009 Campbell River Named Finalist in Two National Communities in Bloom Awards Categories
September 14, 2009 Campbell River Receives Grant to Provide Community Walking Program
August 27, 2009 Council Supports Rehabilitation of Sybil Andrews Cottage Subject to Grant Funding
August 25, 2009 Watershed Clean-up and Reminder to Residents
August 25, 2009 Mayor's Open Door Sessions: Fall Dates Announced
August 24, 2009 Torch Relay Updates Available Via Internet
August 19, 2009 Water Team Advice for Responsible Green Lawns
August 18, 2009 Call for Nominations - Stewardship Awards
August 13, 209 Robron Park Detailed Site Design - Questions and Answers
August 13, 2009 City Hall Parking Lot to Receive Face Lift
August 12, 2009 Future of Forestry Task Force Announced

August 6,2009

Watering Restrictions Eased
August 4, 2009 Campbell River to Host "Community Celebration" for 2010 Winter Olympic Games Torch Relay
July 30, 2009 Non-Essential Water Use Prohibited in Campbell River and Area D
July 20, 2009 Penfield West Linear Park - Questions and Answers
July 20, 2009 Campbell River Garden Contest Winners
July 9, 2009 Spirit Square and Transit Interchange Questions and Answers
July 9, 2009 Penfield West Park Construction Contract Awarded
July 6, 2009 Communities in Bloom - Tree and Urban Forest Management
June 30, 2009 Communities in Bloom - Great Community Involvement
June 25, 2009 Spirit Square Construction About to Begin
June 18, 2009 Downtown Revitalization Another Step Closer
June 16, 2009 City Proud of Environmental Awareness Efforts
June 11, 2009 City Served Petitions for Judicial Review of Property Taxation
June 10, 2009 Reduced Water Notice for South Campbell River
June 8, 2009 City Receives Grant to Promote Physical Activity
June 4, 2009 Green Garden Award
June 3, 2009 Dogwood Street Traffic Flow Quickly Rectified
June 1, 2009 Communities in Bloom Natural and Heritage Conservation
May 22, 2009 Dogwood Street Traffic Signal Changes
May 20, 2009 Mayor Explains Budget Background, Deliberations, Major Industry Taxation Reduction
May 14, 2009 Community Advisory Commission Members Appointed
May 13, 2009 Mayor's Open Door Sessions Continue
May 11, 2009 Help Campbell River to Compete Nationally in the Communities in Bloom Competition
May 4, 2009 Homelessness Task Force Calls for Community Input During Public Meeting
April 29, 2009 City Council Finalizes 2009 Budget for Campbell River
April 14, 2009 Council Finalizes Strategic Plan Details
April 2, 2009 Advisory Commission Members Appointed
March 31, 2009 Financial Task Force Tables Interim Report to Council
March 25, 2009 City Reaches Agreement with Former CAO
March 5, 2009 City Re-Structure Phase 2 - Focus on Improved Service
February 18, 2009 Public Hearing Notice - 570 Island Highway
February 12, 2009 City Seeking Public Input on VIHA Plan for Two Hospitals
February 5, 2009 Council Appoints Homelessness Task Force
February 5, 2009 Council Appoints Task Force on Major Industry Tax Revenue Loss
February 2, 2009 Art for Willow Creek Pump Station
January 28, 2009 City Reviews Capital Plans for Federal Funding Opportunities
January 28, 2009 City Evaluates VIHA Announcement for Two Hospitals
January 27, 2009 Clean Air Bylaw to Ensure New Wood Stoves Meet Standards
January 22, 2009 City Flags Lowered for Passing of Stan Hagen
January 22, 2009 Penfield West Linear Park Plans in the Works
January 14, 2009 City Reaffirms Major Industry Tax Strategy
December 22, 2008 Sidewalk Network Improvements
December 9, 2008 City Thanks Partners for National Child Day Celebration
December 8, 2008 City Interactive Map
November 15, 2008 2008 Election Results
November 6, 2008 Accessibility Upgrades Needed for City's Trails & Parks
November 6, 2008 Campbell River Environmental Purchase & Anti-Idling Policy
November 6, 2008 Tax Exemptions for Revitalization Projects
November 6, 2008 Campbell River Expands Transit Service
November 3, 2008 Complaint to Human Rights Tribunal Dismissed
October 24, 2008 City Wins 5 Blooms and Population Category
October 15, 2008 City Installs New Welcome Signs
October 7, 2008 City of Campbell River Wins 5 Blooms!
September 22, 2008 Great Places to Walk in Campbell River
September 16, 2008 Campbell River Celebrates 25 Years of Twinning in Ishikari
August 25, 2008 Trail Rider for Campbell River 
July 31, 2008 Mayor Addresses VIHA re Improvements to Local Hospital
July 31, 2008 Organizational Change at City of Campbell River