Marissa Tiel

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MARS Wildlife Hospital just got approval for a new ambassador bird. They are hoping the community will help come up with a name for the bird, currently known as Barred Owl 783. Here, Barred Owl 783 stretches their wings as they’re accompanied by MARS President Warren Warttig on Oct. 11, 2020. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

Hoot, hoot: MARS Wildlife Centre looks for name for new ambassador bird

Barred Owl 783 came to the wildlife centre after crashing into a window last fall

MARS Wildlife Hospital just got approval for a new ambassador bird. They are hoping the community will help come up with a name for the bird, currently known as Barred Owl 783. Here, Barred Owl 783 stretches their wings as they’re accompanied by MARS President Warren Warttig on Oct. 11, 2020. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
Yoga teacher Suzanne Jolly is offering a free series to community members with mild brain injuries or post-concussion syndrome. When she was first diagnosed, the only activity she could comfortably do was yoga. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

Yoga class launching for people with mild brain injuries

Grey Matter Yoga will be offered for free in Campbell River this October

Yoga teacher Suzanne Jolly is offering a free series to community members with mild brain injuries or post-concussion syndrome. When she was first diagnosed, the only activity she could comfortably do was yoga. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
A Sept. 28 COVID-19 exposure at Carihi Secondary School was confirmed by Island Health on Oct. 8. Photo by Binny Paul – Campbell River Mirror

COVID-19 case confirmed at Carihi Secondary School

Potential exposure at the school occurred Sept. 28

A Sept. 28 COVID-19 exposure at Carihi Secondary School was confirmed by Island Health on Oct. 8. Photo by Binny Paul – Campbell River Mirror
The Campbell River School District remains COVID-free, the superintendent said during the Sept. 29 virtual board meeting. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River classrooms remain COVID-free: school district

Superintendent asked community to remain committed to keeping spread of COVID-19 low

The Campbell River School District remains COVID-free, the superintendent said during the Sept. 29 virtual board meeting. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
The Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce and the Tidemark Theatre have joined forces to produce two new shows. eXplore and Insights & Business will host guests from the community. A new episode will air each week. Photo supplied

Tidemark Theatre joins forces with business community to launch two new TV shows

Campbell River shows to explore the arts, community, culture and industry through conversation

The Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce and the Tidemark Theatre have joined forces to produce two new shows. eXplore and Insights & Business will host guests from the community. A new episode will air each week. Photo supplied
A woman in in stable condition following a single vehicle rollover on the Gold River Highway on Sept. 26, 2020. DriveBC Cam

Woman injured during rollover on Hwy. 28

Incident took place Saturday evening near Strathcona Lodge

A woman in in stable condition following a single vehicle rollover on the Gold River Highway on Sept. 26, 2020. DriveBC Cam
The Campbell River School District’s team of teacher coordinators started work at the beginning of the school year. From left to right: Erin Pickering, Christine Fraser, Kim Stix, Audra Schroeder, Drew Williams, Rachel Friederich, Shannon Hagen, Gillian Kirke and Jeff Lontayao. Missing: Desiree Dallaire and Cathy Fowler. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

Teaching the teachers: investing in student success

Campbell River School District hires 11 new teacher coordinators

The Campbell River School District’s team of teacher coordinators started work at the beginning of the school year. From left to right: Erin Pickering, Christine Fraser, Kim Stix, Audra Schroeder, Drew Williams, Rachel Friederich, Shannon Hagen, Gillian Kirke and Jeff Lontayao. Missing: Desiree Dallaire and Cathy Fowler. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
There won’t be any in-person tours of the Haig-Brown House during the Art+Earth Festival this year. But the Museum at Campbell River will be releasing video tours of the property over the festival weekend. File photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

Art+Earth Festival gets growing this weekend

Find out what events are in-person and what’s happening online

There won’t be any in-person tours of the Haig-Brown House during the Art+Earth Festival this year. But the Museum at Campbell River will be releasing video tours of the property over the festival weekend. File photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
Campbell River RCMP are investigating after a man was set on fire while he was sleeping under the highway bridge in Campbell River on Sept. 22, 2020. Photo supplied

Man, 20, injured after being set on fire while sleeping under Campbell River bridge

Man recovering from serious burns in hospital

Campbell River RCMP are investigating after a man was set on fire while he was sleeping under the highway bridge in Campbell River on Sept. 22, 2020. Photo supplied
The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League is set to begin its 50th consecutive season on Oct. 1 pending final approval from local health authorities and viaSport. File photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

VIJHL season could start Oct. 1, says league president

League awaiting final approval from local health authorities and viaSport

The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League is set to begin its 50th consecutive season on Oct. 1 pending final approval from local health authorities and viaSport. File photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
North Island MLA and Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena announced she would not be seeking re-election in B.C.’s next provincial election.

B.C. transportation minister will not seek re-election

Claire Trevena has held the position since 2017

North Island MLA and Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena announced she would not be seeking re-election in B.C.’s next provincial election.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort plans to open Dec. 4 this year with COVID-19 protocols in place.(Submitted photo)

Mount Washington to open Dec. 4 with COVID-19 protocols in place

Reservations for some services, face coverings will be required

Mount Washington Alpine Resort plans to open Dec. 4 this year with COVID-19 protocols in place.(Submitted photo)
Campbell River’s Emoni Bush is part of the first group of female volleyball players to take part in Volleyball Canada’s National Excellence Program in Richmond. ‘I just want to absorb everything they’re teaching me,’ she says. File photo by Marissa Tiel –Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River volleyball player among female trailblazers in new national program

Grade 12 student-athlete Emoni Bush is part of the 16-member National Exellence Program in Richmond

Campbell River’s Emoni Bush is part of the first group of female volleyball players to take part in Volleyball Canada’s National Excellence Program in Richmond. ‘I just want to absorb everything they’re teaching me,’ she says. File photo by Marissa Tiel –Campbell River Mirror
The guitar intro class at Ecole Phoenix Elementary School practises Seven Nation Army on July 15, 2020 as they prepare for an upcoming performance. Photo by Marc Kitteringham – Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River School District one of two on the Island to offer summer school

Nearly 500 students took part in summer school offerings this year despite pandemic

The guitar intro class at Ecole Phoenix Elementary School practises Seven Nation Army on July 15, 2020 as they prepare for an upcoming performance. Photo by Marc Kitteringham – Campbell River Mirror
The area for the outdoor classroom at Lac la Hache Elementary School in School District 27. The Campbell River School Board is looking at investing funds to offer more outdoor learning opportunities in the district. Black Press file photo

Island educators want to decompress the classroom by exploring outdoor learning opportunities

Campbell River trustees interested in investing funds for outdoor classrooms and programs

The area for the outdoor classroom at Lac la Hache Elementary School in School District 27. The Campbell River School Board is looking at investing funds to offer more outdoor learning opportunities in the district. Black Press file photo
Guided tours of Haig-Brown House ended in the study during the Fall Festival at Haig-Brown House in Campbell River, B.C. on Sept. 22, 2019. The Art+Earth Festival is going mostly virtual for its second year as organizers find a way to hold it during the coronavirus pandemic. File photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River Art+Earth Festival to experiment with technology for sophomore year

Mix of in-person and virtual events planned for Sept. 24-27

Guided tours of Haig-Brown House ended in the study during the Fall Festival at Haig-Brown House in Campbell River, B.C. on Sept. 22, 2019. The Art+Earth Festival is going mostly virtual for its second year as organizers find a way to hold it during the coronavirus pandemic. File photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) is working to finalize a start date for the upcoming Island Junior B hockey season. In this file photo, the Campbell River Storm celebrate their ninth win in a row during regular season Junior B action at the Rod Brind’Amour Arena in Campbell River, B.C. on Jan. 3, 2020. The Storm beat the Generals 1-0. File photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

VIJHL finalizing cohort groups and schedules for upcoming season

Start date is still unknown, but should be announced in the coming weeks, says league

The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) is working to finalize a start date for the upcoming Island Junior B hockey season. In this file photo, the Campbell River Storm celebrate their ninth win in a row during regular season Junior B action at the Rod Brind’Amour Arena in Campbell River, B.C. on Jan. 3, 2020. The Storm beat the Generals 1-0. File photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
David Harper, president of the Campbell River District Teachers’ Association, is unsatisfied with the province’s plan for returning to school, but says school districts are going to do their best. Campbell River Mirror File Photo

‘This is insanity’ – Campbell River and District Teachers’ Association President unsatisfied with ministry’s back-to-school plan

David Harper says school districts tied to government framework

David Harper, president of the Campbell River District Teachers’ Association, is unsatisfied with the province’s plan for returning to school, but says school districts are going to do their best. Campbell River Mirror File Photo
Dana Smith, 15, of Campbell River tees off during day 2 of Golf BC’s amateur women’s provincial championship at the Campbell River Golf and Country Club in Campbell River, B.C. on Aug. 26, 2020. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

Rest of the field no match for Nanoose golfer at B.C. championships

PHOTOS: Campbell River Golf and Country Club hosts provincial championships

Dana Smith, 15, of Campbell River tees off during day 2 of Golf BC’s amateur women’s provincial championship at the Campbell River Golf and Country Club in Campbell River, B.C. on Aug. 26, 2020. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
This year, Campbell River students will have the option of returning to school for full-time in-class instruction, hybrid learning or homeschool. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River students to have three options for learning this year

Options include in-class learning, distributed learning and homeschooling

This year, Campbell River students will have the option of returning to school for full-time in-class instruction, hybrid learning or homeschool. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror