Strathcona Housing Alliance

03/10/2026

Wow! We had such a great time at the inaugural Campbell River Housing Symposium.

Our sold-out event had 144 people discussing housing and services in Campbell River and region.

We heard from speakers across BC about the current housing climate, innovative partnerships and funding for non-market and affordable housing development, and how to make projects succeed.

Thank you to all of our panelists and attendees!

03/04/2026

Campbell River, let's talk housing!

We have had a few last minute cancellations for our Housing Symposium on March 6th in Campbell River - which means we have 5 tickets available!

More details can be found here https://www.crhousing.net/symposium

Reach out if cost is a barrier to attendance!

02/26/2026

Our friends Campbell River Community Foundation have created a new co-working space in downtown Campbell River! Whether you represent non-profit, private, or for-profit, this space is for everyone. Check it out!

"The Campbell River Community Foundation is opening a new co-working space in downtown .
...Built with purpose, The Heart is designed to accommodate the diverse needs of local non-profits, charities, entrepreneurs, and professionals to bring people across sectors together to convene, collaborate, and innovate in a common space with shared resources.
Featuring desks for up to 12 individuals at any given time, a private office and private meeting room with seating for six, Smart TVs, docking stations, and a flexible layout for hosting workshops and events."
[read the rest of this article online at: campbell river mirror . com]

02/16/2026

For anyone who needs a place to warm up tonight.

🌡️ In response to low overnight temperatures and winter weather in the forecast, the City will open a warming centre at the Campbell River Community Centre (401-11th Avenue) on Monday, February 16, 2026.

📅 The City’s warming centre will be open from 10 p.m. on Monday, February 16 until 7 a.m. the following morning.

Everyone is welcome to stop by and warm up. Visitors may bring pets on leashes and belongings, including bikes and carts. Bikes and carts will be stored in an outdoor area. 🚴 🐾 Hot drinks, snacks and seating will be available. ☕️

Many people help to make the warming centre possible. Thank you to everyone involved for their dedication to supporting neighbours and vulnerable residents during cold weather events.🤝

Funding for the warming centre is provided by the Province through Emergency Management Climate Readiness, with additional support from the City.

For more information:

🔗 Learn more about the warming centre and the City's response to cold weather at campbellriver.ca/emergency-preparedness

📰Read the full media advisory at campbellriver.ca/news

02/11/2026

If you live on Cortes Island, please take the time to fill out this survey.

2026 Cortes Housing Survey

Two years ago we worked with Cortes Island's Regional Director, Mark Vonesch, to create a housing survey to help us understand the challenges that people face, the reality of housing on Cortes, and how our local government and housing society can have a positive impact.

The information we collected helped us take action and provided direction for our work. We learned that 19% of Cortes respondents don't have laundry, 12% don't have bathing facilities and 30% don't have an indoor toilet. That information was critical in helping us to prioritize adding community laundry, shower and toilet facility in the Rainbow Ridge Community Building.

We are now releasing a new survey with some additional questions to see how much has changed in the past two years and help steer our work moving forward. Please take a few minutes to fill it out if you live on Cortes as a renter or property owner. Whether you need housing or not, your voice matters and we'd like to hear from you.

LINK TO SURVEY: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-2EGm89Fe_EOj1SyXbsJi_BwUXxDVsltER6O1-jHYbDvFpw/viewform

Your answers will be kept anonymous. An anonymized report will be shared back with the community. Thank you!

You can view previous survey responses HERE:https://cortescommunityhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Cortes-Housing-Forum_SurveyResults-Dec-10-2023.pdf

02/10/2026

We are pleased to present the inaugural Campbell River Housing Symposium!

While everyone is welcome, you may find this event most beneficial if you or your organization/company are interested in developing (or supporting the development of) non-market, co-op, or affordable housing OR if you work front-line in the housing and homelessness-serving sectors. The private sector is also warmly welcomed.

March 6, 2026 - 9:00am to 4:30pm
Maritime Heritage Centre, Campbell River
$50 registration fee (includes lunch) - if cost is a barrier, please reach out directly

Plenary Panel - The Current State: Housing Needs in Campbell River & Development Climate

Development Panel #1 - Innovation in Housing: Unique & Emerging Models

Development Panel #2 - Making Projects Possible: Partnerships, Funding, & Land

Front-line Breakout #1 - Service Availability for Seniors in Need

Front-line Breakout #2 - Solution-Focused Networking for Housing/Service Providers (World Cafe-style)

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/campbell-river-housing-symposium--2026

01/26/2026

Join us at the 2026 Campbell River Housing Symposium!!! Details in this newsletter edition - https://mailchi.mp/fff58f54b140/launching-into-2021-with-the-cr-coalition-to-end-homelessness-13848833

11/07/2025

The 2025 Point in Time Count results are in. We share a few observations and tell you how you can find the full results. https://mailchi.mp/4df612401abc/launching-into-2021-with-the-cr-coalition-to-end-homelessness-13842543

09/18/2025

Our friends at Campbell River and North Island Transition Society have some office space available for rent...prime location in downtown Campbell River!