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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

PHOTOS: Campbell River teens gain experience at amateur golf provincials

Dana Smith and Rachelle Wade competing at Campbell River Golf and Country Club this week

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
Laurence Philippsen is seen at the top of Kla-anch Peak in this undated photo. His remains were found earlier this month in the backcountry near Gold River, where he had embarked on a solo trip in early July. Photo courtesy of Lindsay Elms

Body of missing hiker recovered near Gold River

Laurence Philippsen had set out on a solo backpacking trip in early July

Laurence Philippsen is seen at the top of Kla-anch Peak in this undated photo. His remains were found earlier this month in the backcountry near Gold River, where he had embarked on a solo trip in early July. Photo courtesy of Lindsay Elms
A CH-149 Cormorant, like the one pictured here, was used to help evacuate an injured hiker off the North Coast Trail at the end of July. Image by RCAF volunteer historian Mike Kaehler

Campbell River Search and Rescue off to busy start this summer

July and August are typically busy months for SAR groups provincially

A CH-149 Cormorant, like the one pictured here, was used to help evacuate an injured hiker off the North Coast Trail at the end of July. Image by RCAF volunteer historian Mike Kaehler
Saje Kurpiela is taking the next step of her collegiate athletics career. The softball athlete, originally from Campbell River, is attending a new school this fall. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River softball player takes game to Division 1 university

Saje Kurpiela to pitch for University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks

Saje Kurpiela is taking the next step of her collegiate athletics career. The softball athlete, originally from Campbell River, is attending a new school this fall. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
From left to right, Sharen and Chuck Burchill with Homalco Chief Darren Blaney and administrator Sue Hanley. Image provided

The Homolco people find a home

North Island First Nation purchases building at remote camp near Bute Inlet

From left to right, Sharen and Chuck Burchill with Homalco Chief Darren Blaney and administrator Sue Hanley. Image provided
Campbell River’s Mackenzie Paddington remains committed to training for the Tokyo Olympics, now scheduled for July and August 2021. File photo

Vancouver Island Olympic hopeful adjusting to shift to 2021

Campbell River’s Mackenzie Padington had to change pools and raise funds to stay in the game

Campbell River’s Mackenzie Paddington remains committed to training for the Tokyo Olympics, now scheduled for July and August 2021. File photo
A new bursary has been started for North Island College culinary students in honour of Ruth ‘Rootitoot’ McCusker. The Campbell River woman passed away earlier this year, but was known to tens of thousands online as an Instant Pot expert. Photo provided

Family of B.C. Instant Pot expert starts endowment in her honour

Ruth ‘Rootitoot’ McCusker Wilkowski Memorial Bursary Endowment Fund to benefit NIC culinary students

A new bursary has been started for North Island College culinary students in honour of Ruth ‘Rootitoot’ McCusker. The Campbell River woman passed away earlier this year, but was known to tens of thousands online as an Instant Pot expert. Photo provided
Campbell Riverite Lokman Wong is spearheading a new volunteer project with Volunteer Campbell River. Her goal is to perserve legacy one story at a time by connecting with and featuring local seniors.’Too often, their stories are lost and it is through learning about others’ experiences that we are led to new opportunities and revelations about the world,’ she said. Image provided

New Campbell River youth-led project to honour seniors’ experiences

Coast2Chronicle will share interviews with seniors and their portraits on social media

Campbell Riverite Lokman Wong is spearheading a new volunteer project with Volunteer Campbell River. Her goal is to perserve legacy one story at a time by connecting with and featuring local seniors.’Too often, their stories are lost and it is through learning about others’ experiences that we are led to new opportunities and revelations about the world,’ she said. Image provided
From left, Aquarium Interpreters Jessica Holden, Brianna Marcoux and Anna Nickoloff post for a photo at the Discovery Passage Aquarium on July 22, 2020. They offer knowledge on the many species in the current collection at the catch-and-release aquarium in Campbell River. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

Rediscovering the Discovery Passage Aquarium

‘Ringo’ or ‘Ripple’: Staff request community’s help in naming new giant Pacific Octopus

From left, Aquarium Interpreters Jessica Holden, Brianna Marcoux and Anna Nickoloff post for a photo at the Discovery Passage Aquarium on July 22, 2020. They offer knowledge on the many species in the current collection at the catch-and-release aquarium in Campbell River. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
Garrett Warkentin poses for a photo in the Beaver Lodge Lands with a new prosthesis, a myoelectric arm. Photo by Julia Warkentin

Vancouver Island War Amps Champ enjoying new myoelectric arm

Campbell River’s Garrett Warkentin uses prostheses like tools for different activities

Garrett Warkentin poses for a photo in the Beaver Lodge Lands with a new prosthesis, a myoelectric arm. Photo by Julia Warkentin
Candice Woloshyn of Merville’s Dirty Girl Flowers poses for a photo in her booth at the Pier Street Farmer’s Market in Campbell River, B.C. on July 19, 2020. The market is occupying a different parking lot than its usual Pier Street location. Every Sunday until at least Sept. 20, the market will take place at the parking lot on Cedar Street across from the community centre. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

Pier Street Farmer’s Market ‘exceeding expectations’ at new location

Campbell River market had to re-locate from usual location to allow for physical distancing

Candice Woloshyn of Merville’s Dirty Girl Flowers poses for a photo in her booth at the Pier Street Farmer’s Market in Campbell River, B.C. on July 19, 2020. The market is occupying a different parking lot than its usual Pier Street location. Every Sunday until at least Sept. 20, the market will take place at the parking lot on Cedar Street across from the community centre. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
People walk away from the Willow Point Reef in Campbell River, B.C. on July 19, 2020. The low tide was below one metre today, around 0.5 metres and people gathered to see what marine critters the lower tide had revealed. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

PHOTOS: Low tide delights Vancouver Island tidepoolers

0.5 metre low tide reveals plenty of ocean critters at Campbell River’s Willow Point Reef

People walk away from the Willow Point Reef in Campbell River, B.C. on July 19, 2020. The low tide was below one metre today, around 0.5 metres and people gathered to see what marine critters the lower tide had revealed. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
Campbell River Search and Rescue was called to rescue a hiker whose dog was injured and unable to continue in Strathcona Park on July 19, 2020. Image by Campbell River Search and Rescue – Facebook

Injured dog and hiker rescued from Strathcona Park

Pair had been hiking Flower Ridge trail

Campbell River Search and Rescue was called to rescue a hiker whose dog was injured and unable to continue in Strathcona Park on July 19, 2020. Image by Campbell River Search and Rescue – Facebook
Search and rescue volunteers look for an overdue hiker in mountainous terrain near Gold River, B.C. Photo by Campbell River Volunteer Search and Rescue Society – Facebook

Search for missing hiker resumes, then suspended again

Search for Laurence Philippsen near Gold river revived after new information received

Search and rescue volunteers look for an overdue hiker in mountainous terrain near Gold River, B.C. Photo by Campbell River Volunteer Search and Rescue Society – Facebook
Ryver Cegnar performs a song during a dress rehearsal for this living room production of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert in Campbell River, B.C. on June 15, 2020. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River teen produces quarantine musical

Ryver Santos Cegnar performed for friends and family over Facebook

Ryver Cegnar performs a song during a dress rehearsal for this living room production of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert in Campbell River, B.C. on June 15, 2020. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
Campbell Riverite Kristy Watkins is in the running to be this year’s Maxim Covergirl contest winner. Photo courtesy of Kristy Watkins – Stan Novotny Photography

Campbell Riverite advancing to quarter-finals of Maxim Cover Girl Contest

‘Now it’s do or die time,’ said local model and DJ Kristy Watkins

Campbell Riverite Kristy Watkins is in the running to be this year’s Maxim Covergirl contest winner. Photo courtesy of Kristy Watkins – Stan Novotny Photography
Volleyball athlete Emoni Bush, a member of the Wei Wai Kum First Nation, poses for a photo in Campbell River on Sept. 19, 2019. Bush, 16, is one of two B.C. athletes invited to take part in a virtual training camp with the U20 Women’s National Team. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

Vancouver Island volleyball player invited to national team training camp

Campbell River’s Emoni Bush will join Volleyball Canada’s U20 women’s virtual summer program

Volleyball athlete Emoni Bush, a member of the Wei Wai Kum First Nation, poses for a photo in Campbell River on Sept. 19, 2019. Bush, 16, is one of two B.C. athletes invited to take part in a virtual training camp with the U20 Women’s National Team. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
Oyster River Fire Department Deputy Chief Chris Murray carries Mini, a 13-year-old chihuahua mix up a ladder from the bottom of a well near Oyster River, B.C. on July 4, 2020. Image provided

Dog rescued from bottom of well by Vancouver Island firefighters

Mini the chihuahua mix fell more than 20 feet

Oyster River Fire Department Deputy Chief Chris Murray carries Mini, a 13-year-old chihuahua mix up a ladder from the bottom of a well near Oyster River, B.C. on July 4, 2020. Image provided
Olivia Knowles is among 50 women invited to take part in Hockey Canada’s National Women’s Development Team Summer Camp

Campbell River hockey player invited to Hockey Canada’s virtual summer training camp

Olivia Knowles just one of 50 women invited to the training camp for the women’s national development team

Olivia Knowles is among 50 women invited to take part in Hockey Canada’s National Women’s Development Team Summer Camp
Mirror multimedia journalist Marissa Tiel paints a banner for the Campbell River Art Council’s Banner Project. The completed banners are getting hung around the community this week. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

Column: a banner day for me in community art

Journalist adds her perspective to Campbell River art initiative — in more ways than one

Mirror multimedia journalist Marissa Tiel paints a banner for the Campbell River Art Council’s Banner Project. The completed banners are getting hung around the community this week. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror