Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser back for a fourth year

The Coldest Night of the Year is just around the corner.

This is the fourth year the fundraiser walk for homelessness is happening in Campbell River. However it’s the first year that the Campbell River and North Island Transition Society is running it.

Coldest Night of the Year fundraisers happen all across Canada. Diane Palmer is the event director for Campbell River. She says the goal is to help shed some light on the homelessness problem in the city:

Palmer says all the money raised stays local:

The goal is to raise $25,000 for the Campbell River and North Island Transition Society. The Coldest Night of the Year is happening on February 24th. You can find more details on how to sign up at this website.

Patrick Grapes
Patrick Grapes
News Reporter / Weekend Announcer

Continue Reading

ciqc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Doug Chapman seeking re-election to Campbell River city council

First elected to Campbell River city council in 2022, Doug Chapman is seeking a second term.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
- Advertisement -