Marc Kitteringham

Kelvin Adams is trying to set up a blind curling team in Campbell River, after being inspired by the sport at a Canadian Council of the Blind winter sports event in Kelowna. Photo courtesy Kelvin Adams

Campbell Riverite wants to set up blind curling team

‘With sports activities like this … it’s more about creating community’ — Kelvin Adams

Kelvin Adams is trying to set up a blind curling team in Campbell River, after being inspired by the sport at a Canadian Council of the Blind winter sports event in Kelowna. Photo courtesy Kelvin Adams
The Timber Licence in question was located up Loughborough Inlet. Photo courtesy Google Maps

Fine for illegal cedar harvesting in Great Bear Rainforest increased more than tenfold

Penalty increased to $131,000 to act as deterrent, prevent profit from proceeds of a crime

The Timber Licence in question was located up Loughborough Inlet. Photo courtesy Google Maps
North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney speaks in the House of Commons on Nov. 14. Photo courtesy YouTube

North Island-Powell River MP calls for more protection against disinformation

Motion for more supprot for local and rural media denied by House of Commons MPs

North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney speaks in the House of Commons on Nov. 14. Photo courtesy YouTube
BC Hydro’s efforts to increase water flows in the Quinsam River is welcome news to Quinsam River Hatchery manager Ed Walls. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Rain shadow effect leaves Campbell River watershed with little change despite atmospheric river

‘How do we better manage it?’ — Quinsam Hatchery Manager

BC Hydro’s efforts to increase water flows in the Quinsam River is welcome news to Quinsam River Hatchery manager Ed Walls. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
The Gold River Co-op is now open. The village has not had a grocery store since 2016. Photo courtesy Sheri Johnston
The Gold River Co-op is now open. The village has not had a grocery store since 2016. Photo courtesy Sheri Johnston
Young D and Yung Trybez from Snotty Nose Rez Kids. Photo supplied

Snotty Nose Rez Kids talk songwriting and production through VIRL workshop

Virtual Vancouver Island Regional Library event to be held Nov. 17 on Zoom

Young D and Yung Trybez from Snotty Nose Rez Kids. Photo supplied
This map shows where people identified as being religious or not religious. Greener portions of the map denote more people saying they are not religious. Photo courtesy CensusMapper

Nearly two thirds of Campbell Riverites identify as non-religious — census

Proportion of non-religious up since last time census asked about religious beliefs

This map shows where people identified as being religious or not religious. Greener portions of the map denote more people saying they are not religious. Photo courtesy CensusMapper
Krisandra Walkus (Left) was the founder of Grassroots Kind Hearts. Photo Submitted

Grassroots Kind Hearts founder honoured for helping Campbell River’s homeless

Krisandra Walkus passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday morning

Krisandra Walkus (Left) was the founder of Grassroots Kind Hearts. Photo Submitted
The cultural portion of the event included a bear dance. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

How a dinner table meeting morphed into better lives for Island Indigenous women

Campbell River’s Laichwiltach Family Life Society celebrates 30 years of service

The cultural portion of the event included a bear dance. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Wildfire protection is being planned for residents in the Surge Narrows area. Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Service

Outer Discovery Islands residents consider wildfire brigade to combat growing threat

Strathcona Regional District collecting feedback about establishing new service

Wildfire protection is being planned for residents in the Surge Narrows area. Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Service
Over 6,000 visitors caused issues on the City of Campbell River website on election night. Photo courtesy City of Campbell River

Demand for election results temporarily overwhelms City of Campbell River website

Over 6,000 unique viewers, refreshing caused issue

Over 6,000 visitors caused issues on the City of Campbell River website on election night. Photo courtesy City of Campbell River
The IIO B.C. is not recommending charges against Campbell River RCMP in relation to a fatal 2020 motor vehicle incident. (File Photo)

No charges for RCMP involved in 2020 fatal high-speed Campbell River crash

Police watchdog says high rate of speed of civilian driver main cause of accident

The IIO B.C. is not recommending charges against Campbell River RCMP in relation to a fatal 2020 motor vehicle incident. (File Photo)
Blake and Morgan Belton had some surprise visitors as they exchanged their wedding vows on Quadra Island. Photo courtesy With Love Photography

Orca pod crashes Quadra Island wedding

‘That’s a pretty good good way to start your marriage off’ — wedding videographer

Blake and Morgan Belton had some surprise visitors as they exchanged their wedding vows on Quadra Island. Photo courtesy With Love Photography
Ricky Belanger (left) hands Serena Sirignano a large sea star to be released into the ocean. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell RIver Mirror

Over 100 families help out with annual Discovery Passage Aquarium release day

Release day marks end of aquarium’s season

Ricky Belanger (left) hands Serena Sirignano a large sea star to be released into the ocean. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell RIver Mirror
Electoral Area Director Candidates for the four Strathcona Regional District electoral areas have spoken about the issues facing their respective areas. Photo courtesy SRD

RESULTS: Strathcona Regional District electoral area directors

Three electoral areas to get new directors

Electoral Area Director Candidates for the four Strathcona Regional District electoral areas have spoken about the issues facing their respective areas. Photo courtesy SRD
Village of Sayward

Sayward election results now available

Mayor Mark Baker acclaimed

Village of Sayward
Campbell River School District. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River School District Election Results

Trustee results now available

Campbell River School District. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Former Campbell River city councillor Kermit Dahl, shown here flipping burgers at Forestry Proud Day events at Spirit Square on April 29, 2019, has been elected mayor. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror

Dahl elected Campbell River’s new mayor

Tanille Johnston elected first ever Indigenous councillor in Campbell River

Former Campbell River city councillor Kermit Dahl, shown here flipping burgers at Forestry Proud Day events at Spirit Square on April 29, 2019, has been elected mayor. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror
There were 10,359 people who cast their vote this year. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River voter turn out up 10 percentage points over 2018 – City

Steady flow of people came through voting stations in Campbell River throughout the day

There were 10,359 people who cast their vote this year. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Campbell River Chef Jade Berg stars in the new series Chefs Vs. Wild, which was filmed on Vancouver Island. Photo courtesy Hulu

Campbell River chef takes on the wild for Disney+ series

Four nights in the woods taught chef Jade Berg about ‘embracing the suck’

Campbell River Chef Jade Berg stars in the new series Chefs Vs. Wild, which was filmed on Vancouver Island. Photo courtesy Hulu