Alistair Taylor

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Councils want B.C. to create more tools to address public safety concerns

Province urged to help cities combat public disorder with a Community Safety Act

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The online streaming of Campbell River City Council’s Jan. 11 regular meeting broadcast this picture resident Paula Bourque had submitted illustrating a neighbour’s light shining on her house. City of Campbell River webcast screenshot

Campbell River resident calls for city to regulate ‘nuisance lighting’

Neighbours’ dispute installation of bright lights

The online streaming of Campbell River City Council’s Jan. 11 regular meeting broadcast this picture resident Paula Bourque had submitted illustrating a neighbour’s light shining on her house. City of Campbell River webcast screenshot
Myra Falls Mine Community Transition Team will be releasing a document to help employees and business affected by the shudown of the operation. Photo contributed

Myra Falls Community Transition Team gets down to business, mayor reports

Transition document expected in the next few days

Myra Falls Mine Community Transition Team will be releasing a document to help employees and business affected by the shudown of the operation. Photo contributed
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Campbell River RCMP investigate report of assault with a weapon

No injuries reported and one person taken into custody

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo
The Myra Falls Mine near Campbell River has been placed under long-term closure. Photo contributed

Myra Falls Mine parent company closes operation, lays off workers

Mine seeks creditor protection to enable restructuring and reopening ‘sometime in the future’

The Myra Falls Mine near Campbell River has been placed under long-term closure. Photo contributed
Bus pass refunds are available form the city as strike begins with contractor provding service in Campbell River. Photo, BC Transit

Transit strike begins, mayor sympathizes with riders; helps with refunds

‘Hopeful that the parties will find swift resolution’

Bus pass refunds are available form the city as strike begins with contractor provding service in Campbell River. Photo, BC Transit
Barb Lavergne celebrated her 100th birthday Dec. 11 but it didn't stop her from taking up her regular duties on the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle at the Campbell River Walmart this week. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

100-year-old volunteers with a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye

Vancouver Island woman celebrates 100th birthday serving at the Christmas Kettle

Barb Lavergne celebrated her 100th birthday Dec. 11 but it didn't stop her from taking up her regular duties on the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle at the Campbell River Walmart this week. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Bus service in the Campbell River and Comox Valley transit systems will cease on Friday, Dec. 15 due to job action by Unifor Local 114. Black Press file photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Service disruption facing Campbell River and Comox Valley transit riders

Bus service in the Campbell River and Comox Valley transit systems will…

Bus service in the Campbell River and Comox Valley transit systems will cease on Friday, Dec. 15 due to job action by Unifor Local 114. Black Press file photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Investigators process the scene of a police-involved fatal shooting and what police said is a reported homicide of a second person on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the government wharf in Discovery Harbour. Photo contributed

Suspect in marina homicide and hostage incident died at his own hands: IIO

Incident occurred last summer in Campbell River

Investigators process the scene of a police-involved fatal shooting and what police said is a reported homicide of a second person on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the government wharf in Discovery Harbour. Photo contributed
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Island pair arrested, charged with forcible confinement, extortion, assault

Campbell River Street Crime Unit uncovers situation during drug trafficking investigation

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo
Donovan James, Kristin Logan and their daughter Cipher will be together this Christmas after Logan’s cancer surgery at the University of Washington Medical Centre. Photo: GoFundMe

Island cancer patient abandons B.C. healthcare to seek treatment in U.S.

Case becomes lightning rod for issues plaguing cancer treatment in the province.

Donovan James, Kristin Logan and their daughter Cipher will be together this Christmas after Logan’s cancer surgery at the University of Washington Medical Centre. Photo: GoFundMe
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Gun-wielding assault suspect driving blue side-by-side sought by RCMP

Campbell River RCMP seeking public assistance after York Road incident Nov. 23

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo
Environment and Climate Change Strategy Minister George Heyman presents Conservation Officer Steve Petrovcic with his award at the BC Legislature in Victoria. Photo: Conservation Officer Service/Facebook

Vancouver Island Conservation Officer named Officer of the Year

Recognized for building partnerships with First Nation communities and as a passionate instructor

Environment and Climate Change Strategy Minister George Heyman presents Conservation Officer Steve Petrovcic with his award at the BC Legislature in Victoria. Photo: Conservation Officer Service/Facebook
A bear snaps at a person who attempted to touch the animal's back while it fed on a salmon carcass on a beach of the Campbell River in September, 2023. (bl00k_/INSTAGRAM)

VIDEO: Man petting eating bear in Campbell River sparks outrage online

Bear seen eating a salmon at the edge of the water and members of the group attempt to take selfies with it

A bear snaps at a person who attempted to touch the animal's back while it fed on a salmon carcass on a beach of the Campbell River in September, 2023. (bl00k_/INSTAGRAM)
Campbell River Search and Rescue volunteers practice navigating/searching in the bush at night during a recent Tuesday night training session. Photo: Campbell River Search and Rescue/Facebook

Campbell River Search and Rescue volunteers locate missing mushroom picker

‘Four hours of bushwhacking through wet, dense, forest and traversing old logging roads’

Campbell River Search and Rescue volunteers practice navigating/searching in the bush at night during a recent Tuesday night training session. Photo: Campbell River Search and Rescue/Facebook
On Nov. 3, Campbell River RCMP responded to a complaint of a possible abduction and subsequent extortion of a 39-year-old man. RCMP patch photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Three arrested after possible abduction and extortion in Campbell River

Two of the accused were held in custody while the third was released

On Nov. 3, Campbell River RCMP responded to a complaint of a possible abduction and subsequent extortion of a 39-year-old man. RCMP patch photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Campbell River police officers injured in two separate violent incidents

Situations exemplify dangers officers face every day: RCMP inspector

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo
Part of the encampment at Nunns Creek Park that clean up crews had not reached yet. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Operation cleans up homeless camp in Campbell River’s Nunns Creek Park

Individuals are permitted to remain sheltering on site, provided they follow certain criteria

Part of the encampment at Nunns Creek Park that clean up crews had not reached yet. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
The Emergency Room at North Island Hospital – Campbell River and District could be impacted by the closure of the city’s last walk-in clinic, Citizens for Quality Health Care says. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

North Island community to lose its last walk-in medical clinic Nov. 17

Closing Campbell River’s last walk-in clinic impacts families, hospital ER: health advocate

The Emergency Room at North Island Hospital – Campbell River and District could be impacted by the closure of the city’s last walk-in clinic, Citizens for Quality Health Care says. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Canadian Fishery Officer Jessica Bouwers participated in Operation North Pacific Guard, an annual, multi-national effort to coordinate fisheries enforcement to protect global stocks. Photo contributed

VIDEO: Canadian-led mission enforces international fishing regulations

Fishery officers joined by U.S. Coast Guard personnel in North Pacific action

Canadian Fishery Officer Jessica Bouwers participated in Operation North Pacific Guard, an annual, multi-national effort to coordinate fisheries enforcement to protect global stocks. Photo contributed