Edward Hitchins

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An example of a de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver float plane. This is not the plane that was involved in the accident. Image Credit: A Wikimedia Commons

Small plane crash on Vancouver Island; TSB deployed

Privately-owned De Havilland Beaver invovled in Wednesday accident

An example of a de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver float plane. This is not the plane that was involved in the accident. Image Credit: A Wikimedia Commons
Doug Vater has a collection of photos from his participation in Terry Fox' Marathon of Hope. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

B.C. man shares fond memories of Terry Fox and the original Marathon of Hope

Doug Vater helped drum up support in B.C., rode in van that housed Terry Fox for 143 days

Doug Vater has a collection of photos from his participation in Terry Fox' Marathon of Hope. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
Doug Vater has a collection of photos from his participation in Terry Fox' Marathon of Hope. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Island man shares fond memories of Terry Fox and the original Marathon of Hope

Doug Vater helped drum up support in B.C., rode in van that housed Terry Fox for 143 days

Doug Vater has a collection of photos from his participation in Terry Fox' Marathon of Hope. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
This bright light on the bottom of this picture was a series of three lights Campbell River resident Dean Berg captured on video May 29. Photo from Dean Berg

Campbell River UFO video has an ordinary, unscientific explanation

Doug Berg shot video of flickering lights on the ocean in May

This bright light on the bottom of this picture was a series of three lights Campbell River resident Dean Berg captured on video May 29. Photo from Dean Berg
Fire department crews in Campbell River responded to an early-hours structural fire, which involved the city’s community centre. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Fast action keeps toilet fire outside Campbell River community centre

Firefighters keep portable toilet blaze that scorched centre’s exterior from getting inside

Fire department crews in Campbell River responded to an early-hours structural fire, which involved the city’s community centre. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
This bright light on the bottom of this picture was a series of three lights Campbell River resident Dean Berg captured on video May 29. Photo from Dean Berg

VIDEO: B.C. man believes he shot video of UFO off Vancouver Island

Dean Berg made the video of glowing lights off water back in late May

This bright light on the bottom of this picture was a series of three lights Campbell River resident Dean Berg captured on video May 29. Photo from Dean Berg
The fire on Mount Con Reid, first reported on Aug. 6, has now grown to 395 hectares. Photo from B.C. Wildfire Service.

2 largest fires continue to burn within Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island

Mount Con Reid and North River fires each exceed 100 hectares

The fire on Mount Con Reid, first reported on Aug. 6, has now grown to 395 hectares. Photo from B.C. Wildfire Service.
Ryan Rasmussen completed the 200-plus kilometre Coco Run on Aug. 5, with donations to it aimed at fighting cancer via integrative treatements. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Islander completes improbable sleepless marathon for charity and late sister.

Quadra’s Ryan Rassmussen runs from Duncan to Campbell River to finish improbable Coco Run for charity

Ryan Rasmussen completed the 200-plus kilometre Coco Run on Aug. 5, with donations to it aimed at fighting cancer via integrative treatements. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
21-year-old stabbing victim Colin Dube-Wheat has released his first statement to the media after the latest attack which occurred July 29. Photo from Facebook.

“Why are you doing this?”: Twice-stabbed Campbell River man issues statement

Colin Dube-Wheat severely injured in a pair of vicious stabbing attacks 2 weeks apart in July

21-year-old stabbing victim Colin Dube-Wheat has released his first statement to the media after the latest attack which occurred July 29. Photo from Facebook.
A GoFundMe campaign was set up for 21-year-old Colin-Dube Wheat in the wake of a July 14 stabbing in downtown Campbell River left the father with serious injuries. Now the organizers are offering refunds after he was stabbed again. Photo from Facebook.

Campbell River GoFundMe organizers offer refunds after victim stabbed again

Colin Dube-Wheat was stabbed earlier this month in downtown core.

A GoFundMe campaign was set up for 21-year-old Colin-Dube Wheat in the wake of a July 14 stabbing in downtown Campbell River left the father with serious injuries. Now the organizers are offering refunds after he was stabbed again. Photo from Facebook.
Greater Victoria VIJHL teams are largely celebrating an announcement they will be reclassified as Junior A, Tier 2 from their current Junior B effective this fall. Pictured, the Peninsula Panthers celebrate winning the 2021/2022 VIJHL title at North Saanich’s Panorama Recreation Centre. (File photo courtesy of Christian J. Stewart Photography)

Vancouver Island hockey teams celebrate move to Junior A, Tier 2

Reclassification from Junior B seen as boon for player development, recruitment

Greater Victoria VIJHL teams are largely celebrating an announcement they will be reclassified as Junior A, Tier 2 from their current Junior B effective this fall. Pictured, the Peninsula Panthers celebrate winning the 2021/2022 VIJHL title at North Saanich’s Panorama Recreation Centre. (File photo courtesy of Christian J. Stewart Photography)
A fire Monday evening gutted this trailer located in Quinsam Heights Mobile Home. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror.

Trailer fire in Campbell River likely caused by cooking: deputy fire chief

Evening fire on July 24 still under investigation

A fire Monday evening gutted this trailer located in Quinsam Heights Mobile Home. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror.
Colin Dube-Wheat, 21, was the victim of stabbing in downtown Campbell River in the early morning hours of July 14. A GoFundMe campaign set up has raised over $14,000. Photo from Facebook.

B.C. dad stabbed in the heart trying to be a Good Samaritan

More than $15,000 raised for Campbell River’s Colin Dube-Wheat, father of a 2-year-old daughter

Colin Dube-Wheat, 21, was the victim of stabbing in downtown Campbell River in the early morning hours of July 14. A GoFundMe campaign set up has raised over $14,000. Photo from Facebook.
The surviving members of Big Rock include (left to right) Steve Hillis, Dave Devendisch, and drummer Clayton Hill. Photo from Dave Devendisch.

Vancouver Island band Big Rock releases album nearly decade after singer dies

“After all this time” features voice of lead singer Hugh McGregor, who passed away in 2014

The surviving members of Big Rock include (left to right) Steve Hillis, Dave Devendisch, and drummer Clayton Hill. Photo from Dave Devendisch.
Amor Lake Recreation site located near Campbell River has been closed indefinitely. Photo from Recreation Sites and Trails BC/Facebook

Reports of an aggressive cougar close Campbell River recreational area

Recreation sites and trails BC confirms Amor Lake area unsafe for public use

Amor Lake Recreation site located near Campbell River has been closed indefinitely. Photo from Recreation Sites and Trails BC/Facebook
Brind’Amour chats with tourney participant Wayne Brownhill before Saturday’s 10:00 am tournament start. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror.

Brind’Amour/Nugent-Hopkins Charity Golf Classic ‘like a family reunion’

NHL head coach and current star welcomed 144 golfers to Campbell River course

Brind’Amour chats with tourney participant Wayne Brownhill before Saturday’s 10:00 am tournament start. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror.
A fire broke out on Legacy Drive, in the area of Evergreen Road and South Petersen Road, in Campbell River on June 14. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River Fire Crews respond to early morning house fire

Fire occurred on early morning June 14; No injuries reported

A fire broke out on Legacy Drive, in the area of Evergreen Road and South Petersen Road, in Campbell River on June 14. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
Campbell River fire crews were called to an encampment fire in the Nunns Creek Park area on June 12. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror.

Campbell River Fire Department extinguishes encampment brush fire

Lunchtime blaze results in no injuries, fire chief calls timing ‘fortunate’

Campbell River fire crews were called to an encampment fire in the Nunns Creek Park area on June 12. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror.
A wildfire which started in the afternoon of May 29 west of Sayward has spread to approximately 90 hectares overnight due to high winds. Photo Courtesy Rachel Boult/Facebook A wildfire which started in the afternoon of May 29 west of Sayward has spread to approximately 160 hectares since it started on the afternoon of May 29. Photo Courtesy Rachel Boult/Facebook

UPDATE: Sayward Fire still not contained as it spreads to 160 hectares

Fire, believed to be human caused, started in the afternoon May 29.

A wildfire which started in the afternoon of May 29 west of Sayward has spread to approximately 90 hectares overnight due to high winds. Photo Courtesy Rachel Boult/Facebook A wildfire which started in the afternoon of May 29 west of Sayward has spread to approximately 160 hectares since it started on the afternoon of May 29. Photo Courtesy Rachel Boult/Facebook
Campbell River’s Olivia Knowles, pictured in white, has re-signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps on a two year contract. Photo Courtesy of Kayla Franz/Minnesota Whitecaps Hockey Club

Campbell River’s Olivia Knowles re-signs with PHF’s Minnesota Whitecaps

All-time career games played leader at University of Minnesota made pro debut last season

Campbell River’s Olivia Knowles, pictured in white, has re-signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps on a two year contract. Photo Courtesy of Kayla Franz/Minnesota Whitecaps Hockey Club