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It’s important for drivers — new and experienced — to be prepared before heading out in winter conditions. (file photo)

Island drivers urged to prepare for the rain, snow, and fog of winter

Vancouver Island road maintenance experts offer tips on how to deal with treacherous conditions

It’s important for drivers — new and experienced — to be prepared before heading out in winter conditions. (file photo)
A Dec. 29 photo of the 110 m3/s flow rate, about 27 times normal, flowing over Elk Falls. A 40 m3/s flow rate will then be in place Thursday morning (Jan. 4) through Friday before going back to the normal base flow by Saturday morning. BC Hydro photo

VIDEO: Elk Falls cascade eases after 3rd-highest inflows ever

Water inflows were 176 per cent of normal topping reservoir almost to the brim

A Dec. 29 photo of the 110 m3/s flow rate, about 27 times normal, flowing over Elk Falls. A 40 m3/s flow rate will then be in place Thursday morning (Jan. 4) through Friday before going back to the normal base flow by Saturday morning. BC Hydro photo
Gold River, B.C. is located on the west side of Vancouver Island. Google Street View

Death of a worker at Gold River dry-land sort under investigation

Incident took place at the Nesook Bay dry-land sort, west of Gold River

Gold River, B.C. is located on the west side of Vancouver Island. Google Street View
Attending the Nov. 28 press conference to present an Indigenous-led finfish aquaculture transition framework are: Thomas Smith, Deputy Chief Isaiah Robinson, Dallas Smith, Chief Simon Tom, Brian Assu, and James Wallas. Photo contributed

B.C. Indigenous coalition releases salmon-farm plan for their territories

Group in Ottawa lobbying for continuation of in-ocean aquaculture under First Nations guidance

Attending the Nov. 28 press conference to present an Indigenous-led finfish aquaculture transition framework are: Thomas Smith, Deputy Chief Isaiah Robinson, Dallas Smith, Chief Simon Tom, Brian Assu, and James Wallas. Photo contributed
Photo by Kira Erickson

Cries for help manage to get the goat of B.C. Good Samaritan

Police hoofing it to report of possible cliff fall find distress of an unexpected nature

Photo by Kira Erickson
The ideas that form the Aspen Proposal were begun over many discussions around campfires. (Phil McLachlan - Black Press Media - File) The fire ban in the coastal fire region will be lifted Sept. 27 at noon. (Phil McLachlan - Black Press Media - File)

Campfire and open fire ban lifted on Vancouver Island

Open burning will now be permitted starting Sept 27 at noon

The ideas that form the Aspen Proposal were begun over many discussions around campfires. (Phil McLachlan - Black Press Media - File) The fire ban in the coastal fire region will be lifted Sept. 27 at noon. (Phil McLachlan - Black Press Media - File)
Campbell River Fire crews responded to a bush fire in the evening Aug. 30, located in the area of Pinecrest Elementary School. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River firefighters respond to 8 outdoor fires in 5 days

Fire chief warns that conditions are still volatile

Campbell River Fire crews responded to a bush fire in the evening Aug. 30, located in the area of Pinecrest Elementary School. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
A shortage of bus drivers is causing disruptions to transit services in Campbell River. Photo, BC Transit

Shortage of bus drivers disrupting transit service in Campbell River

Service challenges include a number of last-minute trip cancellations

A shortage of bus drivers is causing disruptions to transit services in Campbell River. Photo, BC Transit
North Island MLA Michele Babchuk ties the apron up on Social Development and Poverty Reduction Minister Sheila Malcolmson as B.C. Premier David Eby adjusts his during the announcement of $7.5 million to the United Way by the province for Food Hubs. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Provincial government announces $7.5 million investment in food hub funding

Goal is to double the number of B.C.’s food hubs to 40 from the current 20

North Island MLA Michele Babchuk ties the apron up on Social Development and Poverty Reduction Minister Sheila Malcolmson as B.C. Premier David Eby adjusts his during the announcement of $7.5 million to the United Way by the province for Food Hubs. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
BC Health Minister Adrian Dix (left) and Premier David Eby announce the plan to build a three-storey long term care facility on the west side of the North Island Hospital, Campbell River campus that will accomodate 153 long-term care beds. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

New long-term care facility for northern Vancouver Island announced

New 153-bed long-term care facility will be built at Campbell River Hospital

BC Health Minister Adrian Dix (left) and Premier David Eby announce the plan to build a three-storey long term care facility on the west side of the North Island Hospital, Campbell River campus that will accomodate 153 long-term care beds. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
The Newcastle Creek wildfire west of Sayward. File Photo courtesy B.C. Wildfire Service

RCMP suspect series of recent Sayward wildfires intentionally lit

Investigators are seeking public assistance

The Newcastle Creek wildfire west of Sayward. File Photo courtesy B.C. Wildfire Service
The Newcastle Creek wildfire west of Sayward. File Photo courtesy B.C. Wildfire Service

RCMP suspect series of recent Sayward wildfires intentionally-lit

Investigators are seeking public assistance

The Newcastle Creek wildfire west of Sayward. File Photo courtesy B.C. Wildfire Service
Quinn Sirignano sits on dad Rocky Sirignano’s shoulders, looking at a giant sea star held by mom Serena at last year’s release day, marking the end of the 2022 Discovery Passage Aquarium season. The aquarium re-opens for the year on May 20. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

New exhibits, creatures and more on deck for Discovery Passage Aquarium’s 2023 season

Campbell River-based aquarium to open May 20

Quinn Sirignano sits on dad Rocky Sirignano’s shoulders, looking at a giant sea star held by mom Serena at last year’s release day, marking the end of the 2022 Discovery Passage Aquarium season. The aquarium re-opens for the year on May 20. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
An adult male gypsy or spongy moth. (Government of B.C.)

Province to spray for spongy moths in Campbell River this spring

Population of spongy moths has been growing in Campbell River area

An adult male gypsy or spongy moth. (Government of B.C.)
Vancouver-based writer Will Richter won the 2023 CBC Short Story Prize. Richter grew up in Campbell River. Photo by Will Richter

Vancouver Island-raised writer wins CBC national Short Story Prize

Just a Howl earns Campbell River-raised Will Richter a $6,000 prize

Vancouver-based writer Will Richter won the 2023 CBC Short Story Prize. Richter grew up in Campbell River. Photo by Will Richter
A documentary called Tsunami 11th Relative will be shown in various North Island communities this spring. Photo courtesy Strathcona Regional District

Tsunami documentary in North Island communities

Film part of tsunami emergency preparedness info nights

A documentary called Tsunami 11th Relative will be shown in various North Island communities this spring. Photo courtesy Strathcona Regional District
Alex Cuba with a guitar. Photo courtesy Tidemark Theatre

Cuban-Canadian Grammy winner Alex Cuba hits Campbell River in September

Show taking place Sept. 21 on the Tidemark stage

Alex Cuba with a guitar. Photo courtesy Tidemark Theatre
The Campbell River Blind Curling team are from left to right Richard (sighted guide), Kelvin, Maureen, Jeremy, Arthur, and Bruce (Coach). Photo courtesy Kelvin Adams

Campbell River blind curling team takes second place at western championships

Record tied after round-robin play, placement came down to game scores

The Campbell River Blind Curling team are from left to right Richard (sighted guide), Kelvin, Maureen, Jeremy, Arthur, and Bruce (Coach). Photo courtesy Kelvin Adams
Wei Wai Kum Chief Chris Roberts (left) speaks at the signing of a protocol Feb. 27, 2023 in Nanaimo between the Wei Wai Kum First Nation, We Wai Kai First Nation and the Myra Falls Mine. We Wai Kai Chief Ronnie Chickite holds a carved paddle to be presented to Myra Falls general manager Adam Foulstone. Photo contributed

Deal reached between 2 First Nations and Vancouver Island copper and zinc mine

Wei Wai Kum and We Wai Kai Nations sign historic agreement with the Myra Falls mine

Wei Wai Kum Chief Chris Roberts (left) speaks at the signing of a protocol Feb. 27, 2023 in Nanaimo between the Wei Wai Kum First Nation, We Wai Kai First Nation and the Myra Falls Mine. We Wai Kai Chief Ronnie Chickite holds a carved paddle to be presented to Myra Falls general manager Adam Foulstone. Photo contributed
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Lower mainland residents charged for drug trafficking in Campbell River

Multiple charges of trafficking in a controlled substance were approved Feb. 13…

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo