The City of Campbell River acknowledges that we are on the territory of the Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ people of the Wei Wai Kum First Nation and We Wai Kai Nation.
Here are the highlights from the October 22, 2026, Council meeting, including important community initiatives and Council decisions. Watch City Council meetings live or view recordings at campbellriver.ca/webcasts.
Corporate Services Update
Council Remuneration Amendment Bylaw Corrected
Council adopted Council Remuneration Amendment Bylaw No. 4018, 2026. Council previously adopted the amendment bylaw in May 2026, but administrative corrections were subsequently required. This latest bylaw contains these administrative updates; no other changes were made.
Mayor and Council Reports
Current Council Term Concludes
Following the 2026 Local Government Election, Mayor Kermit Dahl and members of Council marked the final meeting of the current Council term by expressing gratitude to all members of Council and City staff for their work on behalf of the community over the past four years. The Mayor offered special thanks to outgoing councillors Doug Chapman, Tanille Johnston, Ron Kerr and Sean Smyth, recognizing their service to Campbell River. Watch the remarks at campbellriver.ca/webcasts.
The newly elected Mayor and Council will be sworn in at the Inaugural Council Meeting at Tidemark Theatre on November 2, 2026. For more information about the 2026 Local Government Election, visit campbellriver.ca/elections.
Correspondence
Track and Field Facilities in Campbell River
Council received correspondence regarding track and field facilities in Campbell River. The correspondence requested greater City investment in local track and field facilities and encouraged Council to explore funding and partnership opportunities. Council referred this to staff for consideration for inclusion in the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan.