Brendan Kyle Jure

Cindy McLean (left) and Heather Thomas, her kidney donor. (Photo submitted by Heather Thomas)

B.C. woman on new diabetes drug trial after successful transplant

Campbell River’s Cindy McLean is one of 7 currently taking the medication for Type I Diabetes

Cindy McLean (left) and Heather Thomas, her kidney donor. (Photo submitted by Heather Thomas)
A global vet shortage starting during COVID, making it hard for pet owners to get care for their furry friends. However, things are slowly getting better, especially in Campbell River. Photo by Brendan Kyle Jure/Campbell River Mirror
A global vet shortage starting during COVID, making it hard for pet owners to get care for their furry friends. However, things are slowly getting better, especially in Campbell River. Photo by Brendan Kyle Jure/Campbell River Mirror
The Big Missouri area of Ascot Resources Ltd.’s Premier Gold Project. Ascot was granted a Mines Act Permit to restart mining operations at the site. (Ascot Resources Ltd./ascotgold.com)

Ascot Resources, WorkBC hope to scoop up laid-off Island miners

Hiring events set for Campbell River; base for recently-closed Myra Falls Mine

The Big Missouri area of Ascot Resources Ltd.’s Premier Gold Project. Ascot was granted a Mines Act Permit to restart mining operations at the site. (Ascot Resources Ltd./ascotgold.com)
An IslandLink bus drops off passengers in front of Landmark Cinema in Courtenay. (File photo)

Campbell River and Port Hardy to be linked to rest of Island this spring

IslandLink’s new service will begin on May 17

An IslandLink bus drops off passengers in front of Landmark Cinema in Courtenay. (File photo)
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Island hockey player to represent Australia at U20 World Championships

Forward Riley Langille will play for Australia in the U20 World Championship

(Submitted photo)
Oceanside Generals Miles Carson fires a shot that was blocked by Campbell River Storm goalie Nick Peters, in a game last season. (Michael Briones photo)

Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League among leagues evaluated for tier upgrade in new year

Campbell River Storm would be one of the teams going to Junior A Tier 1

Oceanside Generals Miles Carson fires a shot that was blocked by Campbell River Storm goalie Nick Peters, in a game last season. (Michael Briones photo)
The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives have received 13 reports regarding unregistered midwives, including Annick Meckes in Campbell River, in the past year and a half. (Pixabay photo)

Campbell River woman called out for unauthorized midwifery by BCCMN

Annick Meckes has been offering services such as ‘sovereign birth sessions’

The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives have received 13 reports regarding unregistered midwives, including Annick Meckes in Campbell River, in the past year and a half. (Pixabay photo)
The BC SPCA are still looking for donationans, partlicularly for cat food and litter (Photo credit: BC SPCA)

BC SPCA food banks dole out 20% more meals for pets in 2023

There was roughly a 116,000 difference of meals provided between 2023 and 2022

The BC SPCA are still looking for donationans, partlicularly for cat food and litter (Photo credit: BC SPCA)
South Cariboo driver hits four cows due to fog

South Cariboo driver hits four cows due to fog

The RCMP’s investigation is ongoing

South Cariboo driver hits four cows due to fog
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B.C. doctor has first court appearance in sex assault case

Dr. Michael Mthandazo is alleged to have committed the offence on Nov. 3, 2018

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Jason Botchford, sports writer based out of Vancouver, died at the age of 48 on Sunday, April 28, 2019. (@1040Patcast/Twitter)

Online fundraiser set up for family of late Canucks writer Jason Botchford

Botchford died last weekend from sudden heart failure. He was 48.

Jason Botchford, sports writer based out of Vancouver, died at the age of 48 on Sunday, April 28, 2019. (@1040Patcast/Twitter)
The safest way to transport animals is in a secured crate in a truck box. (BC SPCA)

BC SPCA: Don’t drive with pets in the back of your truck

Society says the safest way to transport your furry friends is in a secured crate

The safest way to transport animals is in a secured crate in a truck box. (BC SPCA)
Ever make up songs to sing to the dog? No worries, 88 per cent of dog owners do the same, a study finds. (Brendan Kyle Jure)

Dog people tend to sing more, while cat people are more talkative with their pets new study finds

Pets also weigh heavily into the financial decisions of their owners

Ever make up songs to sing to the dog? No worries, 88 per cent of dog owners do the same, a study finds. (Brendan Kyle Jure)
Holberg, B.C. (Google Maps)

Quesnel man leaves six kids behind after Port Hardy logging incident

RCMP have concluded review, WorkSafe BC continues investigation

Holberg, B.C. (Google Maps)
Black Press Media file photo.

Cat people are more neurotic than dog people, study finds

A University of Texas studies the differences between dog people and cat people

Black Press Media file photo.
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How to avoid fly-by-night moving companies

The Better Business Bureau and the Canadian Association of Movers give their tips

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Photo of BC Wildfire Service unit gets thousands of reactions on Facebook

Photo of BC Wildfire Service unit gets thousands of reactions on Facebook

The BC Wildfire Service’s Stormriders have been battling the Shovel Lake wildfire

Photo of BC Wildfire Service unit gets thousands of reactions on Facebook
Map of the restricted area around the Allie Lake wildfire provided by the BC Wildfire Service.

Allie Lake wildfire 100 per cent contained

Area restriction order still in place

Map of the restricted area around the Allie Lake wildfire provided by the BC Wildfire Service.
Evacuation order and alert lifted for Allie Lake fire area

Evacuation order and alert lifted for Allie Lake fire area

Imminent threat to lives or property diminished

Evacuation order and alert lifted for Allie Lake fire area
More accurate mapping puts Allie Lake wildfire northwest of Kamloops estimate at 2,700 hectares

More accurate mapping puts Allie Lake wildfire northwest of Kamloops estimate at 2,700 hectares

‘We’re putting in guards and hoping to contain it soon’

More accurate mapping puts Allie Lake wildfire northwest of Kamloops estimate at 2,700 hectares