The John Howard Society of North Island

09/15/2026

Campbell River Boston Pizza's Kids Cards fundraiser is in full swing! This year, all proceeds go to John Howard KidStart! If you donate $5, you'll receive a card that can be redeemed for five free kid's meals with the purchase of an adult meal. This fundraiser runs until October 11. Thank you, Boston Pizza!!

09/14/2026

Please note that we have a new job posting for a Temporary Youth Counsellor - FTAP. This position is covering a leave of absence estimated to last until January 2028. The closing date is September 25, 2026.
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0e218713-3183-41b2-95a0-91b2b08fcb90&ccId=19000101_000003&lang=en_CA&jobId=573358&jwId=SYS:JW:001

09/07/2026

Happy Labour Day Long Weekend everyone!😎🌞

09/05/2026

Wishing you all a safe and happy long weekend. Our offices will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labour Day. Regular hours resume Tuesday, September 8th at 8:30am.

09/02/2026

Please note there will be a partial road closure tomorrow, September 3, outside Foundry Campbell River/John Howard due to tree work. See details below.

🌳 Partial Road Closure for Tree Work on 10th Avenue

🚧 There will be a partial road closure on 10th Avenue, between Cedar Street and Shoppers Row, on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., while City of Campbell River crews complete tree work.

🚗↔️ Single-lane alternating traffic will be in effect. Please follow all traffic controls and signage in place.

📞 If you have concerns or need to report an incident, contact [email protected] or call 250-286-4033.

📧 Stay informed about road work, the election, and other City news by signing up for email updates at campbellriver.ca/subscribe.

09/01/2026

Today, September 1, is the start of Campbell River Boston Pizza's Kids Cards fundraiser! This year, all proceeds go to John Howard KidStart! If you donate $5, you'll receive a card that can be redeemed for five free kid's meals with the purchase of an adult meal. This fundraiser runs until October 11. Thank you, Boston Pizza!!

08/31/2026

Our AGM is coming up on Tuesday, September 29! We hope to see you there! Please RSVP by Monday, September 21 to [email protected]

08/26/2026

Please note that we have a new temporary job posting for a Youth and Family Counselor - Substance Use in the Comox Valley. This position is covering a leave of absence that is estimated to last for up to 15 months. The closing date is September 8, 2026.
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0e218713-3183-41b2-95a0-91b2b08fcb90&ccId=19000101_000003&lang=en_CA&jobId=572558&jwId=SYS:JW:001

08/24/2026

Please note that we have a new job posting for Housing Assistance Outreach Worker in Campbell River. The closing date is August 31, 2026:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0e218713-3183-41b2-95a0-91b2b08fcb90&ccId=19000101_000003&lang=en_CA&jobId=572281&jwId=SYS:JW:001

08/20/2026

Do you want to share a few hours a week as a positive volunteer mentor to a child while having fun in the community? Kids on our waitlist are looking for mentors to take them on a bike ride or walk in the forest, go to the beach, and do other fun recreational activities together. John Howard KidStart is looking for volunteer mentors! In the Comox Valley, contact Rae Jampole at 250-898-4842 (call or text) or [email protected]. In Campbell River, contact Jesse Herbach at 250-203-3111 (call or text) or [email protected].