In today's episode:

• Child taken to hospital after being struck by vehicle at busy Campbell River crosswalk
• Retired SD72 employee Linda Spetch running for Campbell River school trustee
• SRD clarifies plans for new aquatic centre change rooms
• Social issues take centre stage at Comox Valley candidates forum
• MLA Brennan Day has rejoined Conservative Party as snap election looms
• 4 Vancouver Island hotels earn spots in Michelin Guide’s 2026 Key hotel list
• B.C. will head to the polls twice in October as premier calls election for Oct. 24
• Carney promises $100 million for Palestinians in humanitarian aid, police training

Sources:

• Nanaimo News Bulletin — Child taken to hospital after being struck by vehicle at busy Campbell River crosswalk
• Campbell River Mirror — Retired SD72 employee Linda Spetch running for Campbell River school trustee
• My Campbell River Now — SRD clarifies plans for new aquatic centre change rooms
• CHLY 101.7 FM — Social issues take centre stage at Comox Valley candidates forum
• Comox Valley Record — MLA Brennan Day has rejoined Conservative Party as snap election looms
• Victoria Buzz — 4 Vancouver Island hotels earn spots in Michelin Guide’s 2026 Key hotel list
• Times Colonist — B.C. will head to the polls twice in October as premier calls election for Oct. 24
• CHEK News — Carney promises $100 million for Palestinians in humanitarian aid, police training