David Gordon Koch

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A local family of five is asking for help in finding a rental unit amid Campbell River’s housing crisis. A 2018 report from the Strathcona Community Health Network said that rent in Campbell River increased by 42 per cent over the past decade, while the vacancy rate fell from seven per cent to 1.3 per cent. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror

Island family struggles to find rental housing as eviction looms

Couple with three children facing homelessness amid ongoing housing crisis

A local family of five is asking for help in finding a rental unit amid Campbell River’s housing crisis. A 2018 report from the Strathcona Community Health Network said that rent in Campbell River increased by 42 per cent over the past decade, while the vacancy rate fell from seven per cent to 1.3 per cent. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror
A meme deriding climate activists for using fossil fuels circulated online as temperatures plunged in Campbell River recently. Screengrab from Facebook

DAVE’S DIGS: Bold climate action must include jobs for oil patch workers

Ending fossil fuel addiction will require economic transformation

A meme deriding climate activists for using fossil fuels circulated online as temperatures plunged in Campbell River recently. Screengrab from Facebook
Fisheries minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaking in Vancouver on Feb. 16, 2019. Photo by Pacific Salmon Foundation Fisheries minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaking in Vancouver on Feb. 16, 2019. Photo by Pacific Salmon Foundation

Federal fisheries minister calls for precautionary approach to fish farming

Government still reviewing Federal Court’s decision on PRV – Wilkinson

Fisheries minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaking in Vancouver on Feb. 16, 2019. Photo by Pacific Salmon Foundation Fisheries minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaking in Vancouver on Feb. 16, 2019. Photo by Pacific Salmon Foundation
Ernie Smith, co-owner of Awatin Aboriginal Art, is shown wearing a traditional Nuu-chah-nulth hat that he says was stolen on Feb. 6. Photo by Ryan Dawson

‘Priceless’ hat stolen from Indigenous art store in Campbell River during break-in

Ernie Smith, co-owner of Awatin Aboriginal Art, looking for help in recovering stolen hat

Ernie Smith, co-owner of Awatin Aboriginal Art, is shown wearing a traditional Nuu-chah-nulth hat that he says was stolen on Feb. 6. Photo by Ryan Dawson
Kevin James, coordinator of the Campbell River Sobering and Assessment Centre, in a room containing emergency shelter beds, Feb. 13, 2019. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror

Cold weather puts pressure on homeless shelters in Campbell River

Salvation Army and Sobering Centre offer a total of 40 beds

Kevin James, coordinator of the Campbell River Sobering and Assessment Centre, in a room containing emergency shelter beds, Feb. 13, 2019. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror
Island Health saw an uptick in snow-related injuries this week, including slip-and-falls. (File Photo)

Vancouver Island hospitals saw rise in snow-related injuries, staff shortage from snow

Walk-in clinic closures, motor vehicle incidents saw crowded emergency rooms

Island Health saw an uptick in snow-related injuries this week, including slip-and-falls. (File Photo)
A DFO biologist at a fish farm in the Okisollo Channel, northeast of Quadra Island, on Oct. 31, 2018. File photo

Dissenter from group of scientific experts calls foul on DFO, says effects of fish farm virus ‘extremely uncertain’

Too much unknown about PRV’s effects on wild stocks, says John Werring

A DFO biologist at a fish farm in the Okisollo Channel, northeast of Quadra Island, on Oct. 31, 2018. File photo
A 2018 file photo shows a fish farm in the Clio Channel, northwest of Campbell River.

Virus found among Atlantic salmon ‘poses minimal risk’ to Fraser River sockeye – DFO

Findings released after judge overturns DFO policy allowing transfer of fish without PRV screening

A 2018 file photo shows a fish farm in the Clio Channel, northwest of Campbell River.
A 2018 file photo shows a fish farm in the Clio Channel northwest of Campbell River. A Federal Court ruling gives the federal government four months to review its policy on piscine orthoreovirus, or PRV.

Alexandra Morton, ‘Namgis First Nation win fish farm virus case

Department of Fisheries and Oceans ordered to review policy on testing

A 2018 file photo shows a fish farm in the Clio Channel northwest of Campbell River. A Federal Court ruling gives the federal government four months to review its policy on piscine orthoreovirus, or PRV.
A driver lost control of a Loblaws semi-trailer early Friday morning on the Inland Island Highway, and it ended up in a ditch. A photo shows workers dealing with the flipped rig. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror

Loblaws apologizes after flipped semi-trailer closes North Island highway

Crew worked for eight hours to transfer groceries from overturned rig

A driver lost control of a Loblaws semi-trailer early Friday morning on the Inland Island Highway, and it ended up in a ditch. A photo shows workers dealing with the flipped rig. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror
Photos posted to social media by Campbell River resident Jenny Doyle show garbage strewn about at Mary Lake, northwest of Campbell River. She led of group of volunteers that cleaned up the site on Sunday. Photo courtesy Jenny Doyle

Vancouver Island volunteers reclaim outdoor playground-turned junkyard

Crew removes garbage from Mary Lake northwest of Campbell River

Photos posted to social media by Campbell River resident Jenny Doyle show garbage strewn about at Mary Lake, northwest of Campbell River. She led of group of volunteers that cleaned up the site on Sunday. Photo courtesy Jenny Doyle
The former pulp and paper mill in Campbell River, shown in this Feb. 1 photo, was the site of an incident that exposed a worker to the risk of “serious injury or death,” according to a WorkSafeBC report. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Black Press

Demolition company ‘exposed worker to serious injury or death’ at former Island mill – WorkSafeBC

ABC Recycling failed to employ professional engineer before collapse, says report

The former pulp and paper mill in Campbell River, shown in this Feb. 1 photo, was the site of an incident that exposed a worker to the risk of “serious injury or death,” according to a WorkSafeBC report. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Black Press
Campbell River Crime Stoppers said this carving was stolen from a downtown business on Jan. 24. Photo from campbellriver.crimestoppersweb.com

First Nations carvings stolen during break-and-enter at downtown Campbell River office

Stolen artwork includes Bear Dancer carving by Island-based artist Michael Price

Campbell River Crime Stoppers said this carving was stolen from a downtown business on Jan. 24. Photo from campbellriver.crimestoppersweb.com
Sylas Thompson, 11, on Tyee Spit after a chilly swim on Thursday. He’s planning a daily dip beginning Feb. 1 until he raises a total of $30,000 for the Grassroots Kind Hearts Society and the Campbell River Women’s Resource Centre. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror

VIDEO: Brr! Island boy to plunge into icy waters daily for charity

Sylas Thompson, 11, following in the footsteps of uncle “Polar Bear” Jake Hebenton

Sylas Thompson, 11, on Tyee Spit after a chilly swim on Thursday. He’s planning a daily dip beginning Feb. 1 until he raises a total of $30,000 for the Grassroots Kind Hearts Society and the Campbell River Women’s Resource Centre. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror
Six whiskies produced by Shelter Point Distillery were recognized at the Canadian Whisky Awards in Victoria on Jan. 18. Photo courtesy Shelter Point Distillery

Shelter Point reaps rewards for artisanal whiskey distilled from local grain

Oyster River-based company takes home crop of medals at Canadian Whisky Awards

Six whiskies produced by Shelter Point Distillery were recognized at the Canadian Whisky Awards in Victoria on Jan. 18. Photo courtesy Shelter Point Distillery
The Elk Falls pulp and paper mill site is shown here around the time it shut down. The mill was permanently closed in 2010. Black Press file photo

Collapsed floor traps worker at decommissioned North Island pulp mill

Man frees self, escapes injury, investigation underway at Elk Falls facility in Campbell River

The Elk Falls pulp and paper mill site is shown here around the time it shut down. The mill was permanently closed in 2010. Black Press file photo
DAVE’S DIGS: Taking a closer look at the ‘taxpayer’ argument against refugees

DAVE’S DIGS: Taking a closer look at the ‘taxpayer’ argument against refugees

The notion of irregular migrants as economic burden is a myth

DAVE’S DIGS: Taking a closer look at the ‘taxpayer’ argument against refugees
Jonathan Adam Oldroyd of Ottawa, pictured here with his 14-month-old child, is waiting for a double lung transplant. His sister, Campbell River resident Erin Stone, has launched a fundraiser to support the family. Photo courtesy Erin Stone

Campbell River woman launches GoFundMe for brother awaiting double lung transplant

Man with chronic lung disease facing high rent in Toronto ahead of surgery

Jonathan Adam Oldroyd of Ottawa, pictured here with his 14-month-old child, is waiting for a double lung transplant. His sister, Campbell River resident Erin Stone, has launched a fundraiser to support the family. Photo courtesy Erin Stone
“Althea” by Bob McLeod. Blown glass, 2019. It’s part of the 37th Annual Members’ Show at the Campbell River Art Gallery, which opened on Jan. 18, 2019. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror

VIDEO: Show celebrates local and regional talent at Campbell River Art Gallery

37th Annual Members’ Show runs until Feb. 20

“Althea” by Bob McLeod. Blown glass, 2019. It’s part of the 37th Annual Members’ Show at the Campbell River Art Gallery, which opened on Jan. 18, 2019. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror
Stabbing victim Janelle Guyatt, left, outside a courthouse in Duncan. A Campbell River resident is trying to raise funds for Guyatt as she undergoes surgery. Black Press file photo

Campbell River resident asking for bottles and cans to help Chemainus stabbing victim

Janelle Guyatt suffered serious injuries during a May 2016 knife attack

Stabbing victim Janelle Guyatt, left, outside a courthouse in Duncan. A Campbell River resident is trying to raise funds for Guyatt as she undergoes surgery. Black Press file photo