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Welcome to Get Involved Campbell River

<h2>The City of Campbell River invests in diverse initiatives that support the activation of our vibrant and dynamic downtown core, and through the &ldquo;It&rsquo;s Time for Downtown&rdquo; campaign we are showcasing recent collaborative projects that represent this important work in our community. </h2><h4>In bringing fresh retail experiences, recreational activities, and diverse community events to life, we are investing in a cleaner, safer, and more enjoyable downtown for everyone. Stay informed and be a part of Campbell River&rsquo;s downtown.</h4> <h4>Here is a look at the projects currently taking place downtown, split into six different public activation categories:</h4> <img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/c23d3b87a6cfb409adb4f6ea85f1b0602a4fafe9/original/1722314807/c0d01813d523664c0115b468921d0606_community1.jpg?1722314807" style="width: 598px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><h2>IT&#39;S TIME FOR COMMUNITY</h2>Enhancing the downtown experience with new cultural initiatives, partnerships, and a focus on well-being. HEALTH AND SAFETY:<ul><li>Expanded Security Patrols: Council increased funding to expand the hours of downtown security patrols, ensuring a roving presence in the downtown core. This helps make RCMP officers available for daily patrols downtown every morning and evening, with a 23% increase over last year. </li><li>Additional RCMP and Bylaw staffing: Council approved four new RCMP Officer positions and one new Bylaw Enforcement Officer position to enhance coverage in the downtown.</li><li>Purchased the Downtown Safety Office: 1302 Dogwood Street was purchased by the City to reaffirm investment and commitment to downtown safety, and to ensure that there is a place for residents to go, downtown, when they have questions and concerns.</li><li>Public Nuisance Bylaw: 2023 saw the adoption of an amendment to prohibit the consumption of controlled substances in certain areas where children and families engage in recreational activities, to allow all to enjoy public spaces. </li><li>Fire Department Support: The City&rsquo;s Fire Department is actively committed to supporting downtown safety, with 33% of their calls servicing the city centre.</li><li>Development of a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan: This initiative will create an actionable plan to enhance safety and overall well-being within the community, finding long term solutions that benefit the entire community. Find more information on the plan <a href="https://getinvolved.campbellriver.ca/cswb">here</a>.</li><li>Homewood (formerly HEARTH Village): In partnership with the Province of BC through BC Housing, the City is partnering to deliver 40 units of low barrier housing to address the challenges of homelessness and encampments</li><li>Provincial Advocacy: Council continues to advocate for action on initiatives beyond the City&#39;s scope, such as updates to legislation and investments in housing, mental health and addiction support and other avenues to address the root causes of crime, to the Federal and Provincial governments, Island Health, and BC Housing.</li></ul> BEAUTIFICATION:The Downtown Business Improvement Association is spearheading vital beautification projects in the Cultural and Waterfront Districts, securing funding to enhance key areas. Initiatives include flowerpot maintenance, mural replacements, hydro box wraps, and the installation of downtown maps and artist plaques. These enhancements are designed to elevate the downtown experience, increase foot traffic, attract tourism, and activate local spaces, ensuring a vibrant and welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike.Partners &ndash; Downtown Business Improvement Association INDIGENOUS RELATIONS: <ul><li>ʔUXSTALIS Art Installation at Tyee Spit: In May 2024, the Wei Wai Kum First Nation and the City of Campbell River unveiled an arch carved by Junior Henderson, Ernie Puglas, and Karver Everson. The arch reflects the skill, history and cultural depth of the Wei Wai Kum people, and it was the City&rsquo;s privilege to participate in this unveiling. The arch stands as a symbol of the path we share with the Wei Wai Kum Nation and our commitment to fostering a community that respects its roots and embraces its future. The arch is located downtown at Tyee Spit.</li></ul><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8A8uB243Ue4?&wmode=opaque&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> <ul><li>Council-to-Council Meetings: In 2023, City Council held five council-to-council meetings with local Indigenous governments, focused on relationship building and reconciliation. </li></ul> <img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/991e9287a7dec2291d5b8255606470b031a7a605/original/1719596210/74b0e414255719ed9e86ca10ad1c72d4_Ec_Dev_Header_Entertainment.png?1719596210" style="width: 829px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><h2>IT&#39;S TIME FOR ENTERTAINMENT</h2>Hosting performances and events that liven the downtown for both residents and visitors.DOWNTOWN EVENTS:<ul><li>Campbell River Farmers Market: Every Sunday from May to October, this community event brings locals and visitors from throughout the Strathcona region to vend or purchase local products, art, crafts, food, and more. <ul><li>Partners &ndash; Campbell River Farmers Market</li></ul></li><li>River Concert Series: A weekly summer initiative hosting talented musical acts brought in from around the country.<ul><li>Partners &ndash; Highways 19 Events, Tidemark Theatre</li></ul></li><li>Yoga in the Park: A free summer activation series held in Robert Ostler Park that promotes wellness, community, and outdoor recreation for residents.<ul><li>Partners &ndash; Downtown Business Improvement Association, Session Studio</li></ul></li><li>Remembrance Day: Activated in conjunction with the Legion and local veterans<ul><li>Partners &ndash; Royal Canadian Legion Branch 137</li></ul></li><li>Canada Day: A full-day celebration that activates many of our local non-profit organizations and businesses across the City&rsquo;s parks, beaches, and downtown core area.<ul><li>Partners &ndash; Campbell River Canada Day Committee</li></ul></li><li>National Indigenous Peoples Day: An event featuring food, activities for kids, music, drumming, dancing, and more in Spirit Square.<ul><li>Partners &ndash; Laichwiltach Family Life Society</li></ul></li><li>LGBTQ+ Pride: Annual celebration with North Island Pride and the Tidemark Theatre to promote celebrations of diversity and inclusion through events, festivals, and community awareness campaigns.<ul><li>Partners &ndash; North Island Pride Society</li></ul></li><li>Holiday Truck Parade: The annual Big Truck Parade concludes in Spirit Square offering fun activities for families, and is hosted alongside Starlight Shopping on Shoppers Row.<ul><li>Partners &ndash; Downtown Business Improvement Association, Campbell River Art Gallery</li></ul></li></ul><div class="fr-img-space-wrap"> </div> CR LIVE STREETS:The award-winning Campbell River Live Streets series returns this summer, bringing live music and arts events to our downtown core. Last year&#39;s events drew a total of 8,700 attendees, making this a popular summer series with residents and visitors. This weekly community evening energizes downtown Campbell River with vibrant performances and activities for the whole family. Join us to support local businesses, enjoy public spaces, and experience the lively atmosphere of an array of talented performers.<ul><li>Partners &ndash; Tidemark Theatre</li></ul> <img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/645bbe149fbe4da4cfea3f8266cac887eedca009/original/1719596230/19da52bed27abac8a634a72536fc85c4_Ec_Dev_Header_Housing.png?1719596230" style="width: 829px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><h2>IT&#39;S TIME FOR HOUSING</h2>Temporary and permanent housing initiatives funded by the City of Campbell River.The Housing Accelerator Fund: Affordable housing is an urgent need across BC, and here in Campbell River we are taking action. The City has secured $10.4 million from the federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) to construct 282 new housing units between 2024 and 2026. Funding will support seven key initiatives that aim to rapidly increase housing supply, address development barriers, and enhance affordability by investing in housing and community infrastructure. This initiative will help make housing available in Campbell River, allowing the entire community to flourish. Learn more about this project and the seven initiatives <a href="https://getinvolved.campbellriver.ca/haf">here</a>.<ul><li>Partners &ndash; Federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF)</li></ul> Homewood (formerly the HEARTH Village): Supporting some of Campbell River&rsquo;s most vulnerable population supports the entire community. The City and BC Housing are developing new temporary housing units with support services at 1299 Homewood Road, known as Homewood. Stay tuned for upcoming virtual neighbourhood dialogue sessions and broader public engagement opportunities regarding the steps the City is taking to address the unhoused population in Campbell River.<ul><li>Partners &ndash; BC Housing</li></ul> <img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/c46909f82efcbda34bff13b55f756c78387206d8/original/1719596804/ffd5df52cbb36575327a065ba3567a0a_Ec_Dev_Header_Shopping.png?1719596804" style="width: 829px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><h2>IT&#39;S TIME FOR SHOPPING</h2>Fostering local businesses and enhancing visitor attractions in the downtown core.Micro Market: The City&rsquo;s new micro market is launching soon in our downtown core. With four micro-units being installed at the corner of 13th and 16th Ave., the initiative provides opportunities for incubating small local businesses and building visitor attraction opportunities. The micro market offers short-term, affordable lease rates to small and medium-sized businesses, supporting their growth and providing entrepreneurial programming.Funded by the Island Coastal Economic Trust and the Province of British Columbia&rsquo;s Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program, this project invites input from the community on its design. Learn more <a href="https://getinvolved.campbellriver.ca/micro-market">here</a>. Downtown Business Walks: In 2023, Mayor and City staff began conducting a series of downtown business walks in the Tyee Plaza and along part of Shoppers Row. At their initial walk in May 2023, 21 businesses were visited, providing valuable discussions on community concerns and City support. Walks have also been conducted in Willow Point and Campbellton neighbourhoods. <img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/30f0d605f69772f9d79933c1925332184259ddac/original/1719596117/890434f4a6150bea92cb33f51afa9673_Ec_Dev_Header_Adventure.png?1719596117" style="width: 829px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><h2 class="fr-img-space-wrap">IT&#39;S TIME FOR ADVENTURE</h2><div class="fr-img-space-wrap">With a thriving downtown hub of community events and shopping experiences, Campbell River has so much to offer visitors and residents alike. </div><div class="fr-img-space-wrap"> </div><div class="fr-img-space-wrap">Visitor Centre at the Maritime Heritage Centre: Destination management is now led by the City of Campbell River, and the Visitor Centre has been moved to the beautiful Maritime Heritage Centre. You can also find the Destination Campbell River team at various pop-up locations throughout the tourism season.<ul><li>Partners &ndash; 4VI </li></ul> Tourism Season Opening Event: This event was held on June 1, 2024 with wide array of outdoor and cultural activities taking place around town, along with a number of local tour operators and rental providers offering free or discounted tours across town. This initiative was city-wide, and included participation from all areas of the tourism sector: restaurants, local vendors, performers, tour operators, musicians, artisans, non-profits, and local entrepreneurs all took part to deliver a kickoff to summer and a prelude to Ocean&rsquo;s Week activations.<ul><li>Partners &ndash; Campbell River Association of Tour Operators</li></ul> </div><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/fa3ed39836aa46206b2aebf6e0627fcab91f239e/original/1719596184/5d58f348e37db78a1923a611f9448f71_Ec_Dev_Header_Development.png?1719596184" style="width: 829px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><h2>IT&#39;S TIME FOR DEVELOPMENT</h2>In addition to the development of Homewood and the downtown Micro Market, watch for more to come with exciting announcements to be made regarding new downtown development in the coming months.

It's Time for Downtown

Stormwater Utility Funding Study  

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW6489371 BCX8"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW10896631 BCX8">The City of Campbell River and the Province, through BC Housing, are working together to build new temporary housing units with support services at 1299 Homewood Road, which will be known as Homewood (formerly HEARTH Village).The City and BC Housing have recently selected Lookout Housing and Health Society to operate and provide supports for the 40 temporary housing units. Lookout has been providing housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income for over 50 years and currently operates similar housing at The Village in Duncan since 2022.</div></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW6489371 BCX8">Upcoming Engagement: Community Open House on September 11, 2024 </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW6489371 BCX8">Join us at our upcoming open house to meet the operator, ask questions and learn more about how we&rsquo;re working together to provide safe temporary housing options for the community while we explore longer term solutions.<ul><li>Date: Wednesday, September 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.</li><li>Location: Maritime Heritage Centre (Rotary Hall), 621 Island Highway, Campbell River</li><li>RSVP: <a href="https://homewood-september-open-house.eventbrite.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://homewood-september-open-house.eventbrite.ca</a> *Pre-registration is appreciated to help with planning. The format is drop-in and all are welcome. </li></ul>Previous Engagement In March 2024, we held a virtual neighbourhood dialogue session and in-person community open house to share information about the project and to receive feedback from our community. View the recording of the presentation, the display boards and the engagement summary report under the documents section of this webpage.</div>Stay InformedWe invite you to share your questions, sign up to receive updates, or get in touch with us as planning continues. For more information, please visit <a href="http://letstalkhousingbc.ca/campbell-river-homewood-road" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">letstalkhousingbc.ca/campbell-river-homewood-road</a>. About Homewood<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW6489371 BCX8"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW158984582 BCX8">The 2023 Point-in-Time homeless count identified 197 people as experiencing homelessness in Campbell River. This is a 66% increase from the previous count in 2021. This crisis reflects the urgent need to offer safe, indoor shelter to people experiencing homelessness in Campbell River and stop the cycle of homelessness.The City of Campbell River owns the property at 1299 Homewood Road. This site was chosen for temporary housing because it is immediately available, already in use for overnight sheltering and is close to community services.</div>Homewood will have 40 sleeping units, with access to a shared amenity space and washrooms. Residents will be selected through a Coordinated Access and Assessment process that will:<ul><li>Place people who are doing well in community shelters into temporary housing with supports, which will help free up shelter beds for those sleeping outside or in encampments</li><li>Prioritize people from the local community as identified in Campbell River&rsquo;s point-in-time counts</li></ul>Learn more about Homewood and the operator at: <a href="http://letstalkhousingbc.ca/campbell-river-homewood-road" target="_blank">letstalkhousingbc.ca/campbell-river-homewood-road</a>.<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW158984582 BCX8">By providing temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness in Campbell River we are honouring our commitment to community health and safety for all, as we work together on more permanent solutions. The City and <a href="https://www.bchousing.org/" target="_blank">BC Housing</a> are working together to develop this site. <img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/7ca36fc317df331bb8594a6c3e0637ccf98f9121/original/1708020537/2a3f1044434aa5c624d4d7f3785b4cc5_bch-logo_%282%29.png?1708020537" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"> </div></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW230538080 BCX8">Other City of Campbell River Safety Initiatives </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW230538080 BCX8"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW44406101 BCX8">Partnering with BC Housing to deliver Homewood is just one step the City is taking to respond to the challenges of homelessness in our community. We&rsquo;re also: </div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW44406101 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW44406101 BCX8"><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW44406101 BCX8" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}' data-listid="1">Working with neighbours to complete clean-ups</li><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW44406101 BCX8" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}' data-listid="1">Increasing RCMP and Bylaw presence (four new RCMP and two Bylaw positions have been approved this year)</li><li>Developing a community safety and wellness plan &ndash; we will be reaching out later this year to engage on this plan</li></ul></div></div>

Homewood: Temporary Housing Units

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