Raven Country News from Monday, May 4th, 2026

Hello Neighbour Initiative Launched In Courtenay

The City of Courtenay is rolling out a new initiative aimed at bringing neighbours closer together and building stronger community connections.
Salmonberry Nature Festival Launches In Campbell River

A new week-long festival focused on nature, science, and community connection is getting underway in Campbell River.
Summer Recreation Guide Released In Campbell River

The City of Campbell River has released its Summer 2026 Recreation Guide, with registration opening today at 10 a.m.
Art Exhibit Returns To Comox Valley Airport

The Comox Valley Airport is once again turning its terminal into a gallery space, partnering with ARTWRX Studio and Gallery for its annual spring exhibition.

Events

New Exhibit “Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum”
March 7th-May 23rd, the Courtenay and District Museum is pleased to present “Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum”.
May 8, 2026 at Courtenay And District Museum And Palaeontology Centre
MARS Annual Summer Raffle Fundraiser
Now through September 8th, MARS, the Merville-based rescue & rehabilitation centre, is holding its annual Summer Raffle Fundraiser.
May 8, 2026
Campbell River Kinsmen Club Meat Raffle
The Campbell River Kinsmen Club is holding a Meat Raffle this Spring!
May 8, 2026 at Campbell River

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."