The City of Campbell River acknowledges that we are on the territory of the Laich-Kwil-Tach people of the Wei Wai Kum First Nation and We Wai Kai Nation.
Here are the highlights from the April 14 and 16, 2026, Council and Committee meetings, including important community initiatives and Council decisions. Watch City Council meetings live or view recordings at www.campbellriver.ca/webcasts.
Delegations
Presentation Regarding Don Neill’s Proposal for Commemorative Crosswalks
Council received a presentation from Linda Kubinec and Barney Bernard regarding commemorative crosswalks on Veterans Way. Council supported the request and directed staff to implement veterans crosswalks for the Legion’s 100th anniversary in Canada on July 16, 2026.
BC Hydro Presentation Regarding Campbell River Capital Projects and Hydroelectric Operations
Stephen Watson, Communication and Stakeholder Lead, BC Hydro, provided a project update on upgrades to three dams on the Campbell River System: the John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade Project, the Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade Project and the Strathcona Dam Water Discharge Upgrade Project. Watson shared that work is progressing on all three projects, reviewing milestones that have been achieved to date and upcoming project goals.
Corporate Services Update
Council Remuneration Bylaw
Council received a report on the required four-year Council Remuneration Bylaw review. The report is supported by an independent market comparison of Mayor and Councillor salaries with those of comparable B.C. municipalities. Based on the consultant’s findings and staff recommendations, Council directed staff to bring back an amendment bylaw for consideration. The amendment bylaw would adjust the Mayor’s annual salary to $98,600 and adjust Councillors’ salaries to $35,500, effective the first pay period of 2027. The adjustment would be included in 2027 budget planning.
Economic Development Update
Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) Strategic Plan
Council received a presentation on the development of Campbell River’s new five year Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) Strategic Plan (2027–2032). The update highlighted early engagement with tourism businesses, Indigenous partners, Council, and the community, and shared emerging themes to help guide future planning. Council input at this stage will help shape the draft plan, which will guide how MRDT funds are invested to support local tourism and the community over the next five years.
Finance Update
User Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment
Council gave first, second and third readings to an amendment to User Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4017, 2026 that would correct a 2025 bylaw update by reinstating a long-established fee for non-metered institutional and commercial utility users. The amendment would also align the bylaw with the sewer utility rate increases approved for 2026 to 2030.
Community Planning and Livability Update
Road Closure and Dedication Removal Bylaw No. 4000, 2025
Council gave first, second and third readings to Road Closure and Dedication Removal Bylaw No. 4000, 2025. This bylaw would close and remove the highway dedication of a portion of Pease Road.
Development Updates
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4011 Adopted
Council adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4011, 2026, which contains a site-specific text amendment to the Commercial One B (C-1B) Zone to increase the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 3.0 to 3.58 for a lot area less than 9,290 square metres at 1302, 1342, 1352 Shoppers Row and 1362 16th Avenue. The increase in FAR is to support the development of a six-storey, mixed-use building consisting of one storey of commercial, retail and civic space, two storeys of parkade (first and second floors), and four storeys of residential rental units (184 units total, including 18 affordable units).
The properties are designated “Downtown” in the Official Community Plan (OCP). with land use policies that support redeveloping underutilized downtown properties into comprehensive residential or mixed-use development projects. The increased FAR for the proposed mixed-use development meets the intent of the Downtown land use designation and policies of the OCP and the general form and character of the building is appropriately scaled for an urban downtown setting.
Development Variance Permit for 474 Hilchey Road
Council approved a Development Variance Permit (P2600005) application at 474 Hilchey Road to vary Section 4.12 of Zoning Bylaw No. 3250, 2006 to increase the maximum permitted combined floor area for all ancillary buildings on a lot from 80 square meters to 142.47 square meters to allow for the development of an addition to an ancillary building.
Bylaw Contravention Notice for 819 Timberline Drive
Council approved the registration of a notice against the title of the property at 819 Timberline Drive to record that Building Permit BP001605 for a residential single-family dwelling has expired with outstanding deficiencies.
Community Safety Update
Nuisance Property Designation for 2131 Park Road
Council declared that 2131 Park Road is a nuisance property pursuant to Nuisance Abatement and Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 4002, 2025. With this declaration, City contractors are authorized to enter onto the property to perform the work required to abate any activity on the property that is a nuisance or that causes a nuisance, and any nuisance calls subsequent to notice of the declaration will generate a fee of $250 per attendance under the bylaw.
Correspondence
Island Coastal Economic Trust Requests Letter of Support
Council received correspondence from Brodie Guy, CEO, Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET), requesting a letter in support of advancing legislation to modernize ICET. Council supported the request and directed staff to prepare the letter.
MLA Anna Kindy Request to Include Campbell River Food Bank on Transit Route
Council received correspondence from MLA Anna Kindy requesting that the City and BC Transit consider including the Campbell River Food Bank on a public transit route. Council referred the request to City staff, who will work with BC Transit to explore options and costs for potential service adjustments and report back to Council with potential options for their consideration.
handyDART Service
Council received correspondence from Flo Frank and Keith Liseth sharing their positive experiences with handyDART service in Campbell River and thanking the City for funding the service. Council directed staff to share the correspondence with BC Transit.
Pickleball Courts
Council received correspondence from members of the public regarding the shortage of pickleball courts in Campbell River. Council directed staff to bring back information for consideration.
Repainting Rotary Seawalk
Council received correspondence from June Grain requesting that the white lines and images for pedestrians and cyclists that were on the Rotary Seawalk be repainted. Council directed the request to staff for consideration.