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Author Diana Stevan, shown in a file photo, is a finalist in the fiction category of the Whistler Independent Book Awards.

Vancouver Island author in the running for national fiction award

Diana Stevan’s historical novel Sunflowers Under Fire a finalist for Whistler Independent Book Award

Author Diana Stevan, shown in a file photo, is a finalist in the fiction category of the Whistler Independent Book Awards.
SUV in the ocean at Oyster Bay south of Campbell River, July 18, 2019. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror

Vehicle towed from ocean following dramatic rescue south of Campbell River

Driver survives plunge after losing control on the highway

SUV in the ocean at Oyster Bay south of Campbell River, July 18, 2019. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror
City staff temporarily secured a gap in the railing along the foreshore in downtown Campbell River after local resident Steph Butland posted the photo on the left to social media, saying her two-year-old toddler nearly jumped through. A contracted welder will later make a permanent repair, according to Jason Decksheimer, acting director of operations. Image by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River zap-straps dangerous gap after toddler’s near miss

Mom relieved city acted quickly after near miss and will make a permanent repair

City staff temporarily secured a gap in the railing along the foreshore in downtown Campbell River after local resident Steph Butland posted the photo on the left to social media, saying her two-year-old toddler nearly jumped through. A contracted welder will later make a permanent repair, according to Jason Decksheimer, acting director of operations. Image by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror
Peter Tomlinson of Coquitlam (left) is shown holding a freshly-caught chinook salmon at Discovery Harbour Marina in Campbell River following an expedition with fishing guide Brant Peniuk (right) on July 16, 2019. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror

Chinook retention begins on Vancouver Island, but amid new size limit

DFO calls measures ‘difficult but necessary’ following rockslide on Fraser River

Peter Tomlinson of Coquitlam (left) is shown holding a freshly-caught chinook salmon at Discovery Harbour Marina in Campbell River following an expedition with fishing guide Brant Peniuk (right) on July 16, 2019. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror
Researcher Chris Darimont says there’s no immediate threat to wolves on Vancouver Island and they are not to blame for declining deer populations. This photo, “Gray Wolf” by Dave Williss, is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Wolves not gnawing into Island’s prey population

Forestry practices, not predation, blamed for reduced numbers in prey animals

Researcher Chris Darimont says there’s no immediate threat to wolves on Vancouver Island and they are not to blame for declining deer populations. This photo, “Gray Wolf” by Dave Williss, is licensed under CC BY 2.0
A community wellness worker demonstrates the use of a Naloxone kit in Campbell River, August 2018. File photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror

North Island saw five overdose deaths in two months

Area has third highest rate, with 15 fatal illicit drug fatalities by May 31

A community wellness worker demonstrates the use of a Naloxone kit in Campbell River, August 2018. File photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror
Laverne Henderson of Wei Wai Kum First Nation, who works with the Laichwiltach Family Life Society, speaking at the new Parents Legal Centre. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror

WATCH: North Island families facing child removal to receive free legal services

Child apprehension has outsized impact on Indigenous families, according to Legal Services Society

Laverne Henderson of Wei Wai Kum First Nation, who works with the Laichwiltach Family Life Society, speaking at the new Parents Legal Centre. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror
Catch and release cutthroat trout. Photo by Don Daniels

North Island drought tough on trout

Streamflows remain low despite rainfall

Catch and release cutthroat trout. Photo by Don Daniels
Port McNeill residents William and Carolyn Stewart shared this photo taken by their niece, Stephanie Clarke of Cold Lake, Alberta. She encountered the creature about half an hour north of Campbell River on Monday morning.

Alberta resident photographs grizzly on North Island

Multiple grizzly sightings reported in recent weeks

Port McNeill residents William and Carolyn Stewart shared this photo taken by their niece, Stephanie Clarke of Cold Lake, Alberta. She encountered the creature about half an hour north of Campbell River on Monday morning.
An article published Dec. 17 1969 in the now-defunct Campbell River Courier describes the escapades of a ‘charming but timid’ monkey wearing a brown jacket. Image courtesy Museum at Campbell River

Fifty years of monkey escapades in B.C. city

At least two previous monkeys on the loose since 1969, including restaurant rampage

An article published Dec. 17 1969 in the now-defunct Campbell River Courier describes the escapades of a ‘charming but timid’ monkey wearing a brown jacket. Image courtesy Museum at Campbell River
An article published Dec. 17 1969 in the now-defunct Campbell River Courier describes the escapades of a ‘charming but timid’ monkey wearing a brown jacket. Image courtesy Museum at Campbell River

Fifty years of monkey escapades in Campbell River

At least two previous monkeys on the loose since 1969, including restaurant rampage

An article published Dec. 17 1969 in the now-defunct Campbell River Courier describes the escapades of a ‘charming but timid’ monkey wearing a brown jacket. Image courtesy Museum at Campbell River
Tod Dugas, also known as DJ Saskatoon Tod, is shown with one of his daughters at an all-ages dance in Spirit Square on Saturday. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror

Charity provides smoothies to homeless people in Campbell River

Group’s dance party promotes reconciliation and healing

Tod Dugas, also known as DJ Saskatoon Tod, is shown with one of his daughters at an all-ages dance in Spirit Square on Saturday. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror
Fergus the Fox, a driftwood sculpture by artist Alex Witcombe, is shown outside the Campbell River police detachment after it was recovered on July 3, 2019. Photo courtesy Campbell River RCMP

Fergus the Fox located ‘alive and well,’ say Campbell River RCMP

Driftwood sculpture vanished for the second time

Fergus the Fox, a driftwood sculpture by artist Alex Witcombe, is shown outside the Campbell River police detachment after it was recovered on July 3, 2019. Photo courtesy Campbell River RCMP
Screengrab from cellphone footage by Campbell River resident Sharon Herbin. She documented a rare wolf sighting at Painter’s Lodge Resort in Campbell River on June 29, 2019.

VIDEO: Wolf spotted swimming ashore on northern Vancouver Island

Island wolf population estimated at under 150 in 2008, says VI-Wilds

Screengrab from cellphone footage by Campbell River resident Sharon Herbin. She documented a rare wolf sighting at Painter’s Lodge Resort in Campbell River on June 29, 2019.
A community wellness worker demonstrates the use of a Naloxone kit. File photo

AIDS Vancouver Island warns about deadly substances as fatal overdoses mount on North Island

North Island has second-highest rate of fatal illicit drug overdoses in B.C.

A community wellness worker demonstrates the use of a Naloxone kit. File photo
Image from the BC Wildfire Service, June 28, 2019.

UPDATED: Small wildfire reported northwest of Campbell River was ‘just a smoke chase’

Several wildfires on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast following lightning storms

Image from the BC Wildfire Service, June 28, 2019.
Flames destroyed a home in Campbell River on Tuesday. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror

RCMP arrest second person in North Island arson investigation

Police say suspects identified, house fire ‘not random’

Flames destroyed a home in Campbell River on Tuesday. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror
The Campbell River Fire Department responded to four structure fires in the course of a week, including one deemed suspicious at 1751 Perkins Rd. towards midnight on Saturday, June 15. Photo courtesy Campbell River Fire Department

Campbell River firefighters respond to four structure fires in a week

North Campbell River fire deemed ‘suspicious’

The Campbell River Fire Department responded to four structure fires in the course of a week, including one deemed suspicious at 1751 Perkins Rd. towards midnight on Saturday, June 15. Photo courtesy Campbell River Fire Department
A photo posted to GoFundMe shows Scott Thompson, who was airlifted to Victoria after a serious dirt biking incident on Saturday.

‘Danger Cat’ in medically-induced coma after serious dirt bike incident

GoFundMe campaign raised more than $3,000 for Campbell River man by Monday afternoon

A photo posted to GoFundMe shows Scott Thompson, who was airlifted to Victoria after a serious dirt biking incident on Saturday.
Campbell River residents Dean and Denise Nelson are pictured at the ‘Namgis Burial Grounds in Alert Bay on June 9. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror

Multi-generational pain of residential schools lingers on Vancouver Island

Cycles of substance abuse and tragedy linked to colonial policies

Campbell River residents Dean and Denise Nelson are pictured at the ‘Namgis Burial Grounds in Alert Bay on June 9. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror