Marc Kitteringham

This year was the most deadly year in B.C.’s ongoing opioid crisis. In August, the Campbell River Community Action Team and other groups host an annual International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) event where people could learn to save a life by administering Naloxone. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River sees province’s fifth highest rate of unregulated drug deaths

47 people lost their lives due to drug use in 2023

This year was the most deadly year in B.C.’s ongoing opioid crisis. In August, the Campbell River Community Action Team and other groups host an annual International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) event where people could learn to save a life by administering Naloxone. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
Artist Jessica Chickite stands with the mural she painted for the new Starbucks run by the We Wai Kai first Nation. Photo courtesy Starbucks Canada

We Wai Kai celebrate opening of Island’s first Indigenous-owned Starbucks

When ground broke last year, Campbell River area outlet was called the first of its type in Canada

Artist Jessica Chickite stands with the mural she painted for the new Starbucks run by the We Wai Kai first Nation. Photo courtesy Starbucks Canada
A naloxone kit. (Black Press Media file photo)

Island Health issues overdose advisory for Campbell River

Overdoses increasing in region

A naloxone kit. (Black Press Media file photo)
A snow day has cancelled classes Jan. 19 in Campbell River. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Snow closes schools at Campbell River School District

Evening events and facility rentals also cancelled

A snow day has cancelled classes Jan. 19 in Campbell River. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
The Tahsis Recreation Centre will be closed until further notice. Photo Village of Tahsis
The Tahsis Recreation Centre will be closed until further notice. Photo Village of Tahsis
Mail delivery has been suspended on Vancouver Island and the City of Vancouver for Wed, Jan. 17 due to snow. (Photo by Canada Post)

Canada Post suspends delivery on Island, Metro Vancouver due to weather

Vancouver Island, Vancouver under red alert

Mail delivery has been suspended on Vancouver Island and the City of Vancouver for Wed, Jan. 17 due to snow. (Photo by Canada Post)
The contents of the Good Food Boxes change from week to week. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Good Food Box program expanding to Zeballos, Ehattis, Ocluje

First deliveries will be Feb. 2

The contents of the Good Food Boxes change from week to week. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns is one of the Island MPs asking Ottawa to extend the CEBA loan repayment deadline. Photo Youtube

North Island MPs ask for CEBA loan extension for local businesses

COVID-19 loan repayment deadline set for Jan. 18

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns is one of the Island MPs asking Ottawa to extend the CEBA loan repayment deadline. Photo Youtube
Strathcona Gardens lifeguard Cianna Dunn keeps watch during a Campbell River Killer Whales practice. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Strathcona Gardens pool back to pre-pandemic staffing levels

Regional push to train new lifeguards a success

Strathcona Gardens lifeguard Cianna Dunn keeps watch during a Campbell River Killer Whales practice. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Tahsis Village Council. From left are Councillors Douglas Elliott, Meggan Joseph, Mayor Martin Davis, Councillors Cheryl Northcott, and Sarah Fowler. Photo courtesy Village of Tahsis

Tahsis councillor censured for ‘defamatory comments’ to resign in new year

Tahsis council censured, asked courts to remove Douglas Elliott from office

Tahsis Village Council. From left are Councillors Douglas Elliott, Meggan Joseph, Mayor Martin Davis, Councillors Cheryl Northcott, and Sarah Fowler. Photo courtesy Village of Tahsis
Low lying areas like Tahsis are at more risk of tsunamis. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Tsunami Warning test coming to west coast of Island

Less an hour would pass between local earthquake and tsunami

Low lying areas like Tahsis are at more risk of tsunamis. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour, and Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, middle, release the final report of the Independent External Comprehensive Review into Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment in the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces in Ottawa on Monday, May 30, 2022. Also in attendance is Chief of the Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

NDP MPs introduce bills to help survivors of sexual assault within armed forces

Bills would establish Office of Ombud, remove military’s jurisdiction in sexual assault cases

Former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour, and Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, middle, release the final report of the Independent External Comprehensive Review into Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment in the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces in Ottawa on Monday, May 30, 2022. Also in attendance is Chief of the Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
The pontoons were attached and inflated. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
The pontoons were attached and inflated. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Beached whale simulation preps Vancouver Island DFO officers for the real thing

Simluation involved 1,500 lb dummy whale, real world conditions to be ‘as realistic as possible’

The pontoons were attached and inflated. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
The pontoons were attached and inflated. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
DFO will be in the vicinity of Stories Beach on Wednesday, Nov. 8 for a beached whale drill. Photo courtesy Google

DFO to hold beached whale drill south of Campbell River

Public may see simulated beached whale near Stories Beach area

DFO will be in the vicinity of Stories Beach on Wednesday, Nov. 8 for a beached whale drill. Photo courtesy Google
From left are head brewer Darrin Finnerty, production manager Quinton Armstrong, and assistant brewer Scotia Siider at the Beach Fire Brewery. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River brewery wins gold at Canada Beer Cup

Ember Red Ale named top in its category

From left are head brewer Darrin Finnerty, production manager Quinton Armstrong, and assistant brewer Scotia Siider at the Beach Fire Brewery. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Crown given probe suggesting 3 RCMP officers be charged in B.C. man’s death

Independent report done into death of Jared Lowndes in parking lot of a Campbell River Tim Hortons

A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Lowndes file referred to Crown; 3 RCMP officers could face charges

IIO announced intention to file report in December, 2022

A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
We Wai Kum Chief Chris Roberts speaks during the announcement event, with Nanwakolas President Dallas Smith standing nearby. Photo courtesy B.C. Government/Youtube

Nanwakolas Council, WFP announce ‘Landmark’ forestry agreement

Four First Nations partnering to have greater role in forestry in mid- and North-Island

We Wai Kum Chief Chris Roberts speaks during the announcement event, with Nanwakolas President Dallas Smith standing nearby. Photo courtesy B.C. Government/Youtube
Campbell River RCMP. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Truck crashes into Campbell River bowling alley doors

Photo on social media shows truck stuck in doors of building

Campbell River RCMP. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
North Island Hospital – Campbell River and District. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

In-demand harm reduction supplies coming 24/7 outside 3 Island hospitals

New Care and Connection Kiosks coming to Campbell River, Nanaimo and Victoria hospitals

North Island Hospital – Campbell River and District. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror