Marissa Tiel

Cecile Godel examines a sewing machine during the City of Campbell River’s Repair Cafe at the Sportsplex on Nov. 2, 2019. Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirrror

Objects get new life at Campbell River Repair Cafe

Annual event sees volunteer fixers offer skills to community to reduce waste

Cecile Godel examines a sewing machine during the City of Campbell River’s Repair Cafe at the Sportsplex on Nov. 2, 2019. Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirrror
Renae Roles, student recruitment officer at North Island College, gives Campbell River Mirror journalist Marissa Tiel a tour of the school’s new space on Oct. 29, 2019. Video still by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror

VIDEO: Tour the new space at North Island College

College is wrapping up multi-million-dollar renovation

Renae Roles, student recruitment officer at North Island College, gives Campbell River Mirror journalist Marissa Tiel a tour of the school’s new space on Oct. 29, 2019. Video still by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror
Support workers in the Campbell River School District now have a new collective agreement.

Campbell River school support workers reach deal

Educational assistants in spotlight as CUPE 723 ratifies collective agreement

Support workers in the Campbell River School District now have a new collective agreement.
Campbell River RCMP arrested a wanted man Sunday after a lengthy standoff on Quinsam Road. Black Press File Photo

Wanted man arrested after standoff in Campbell River

Remains unnamed while new charges are investigated

Campbell River RCMP arrested a wanted man Sunday after a lengthy standoff on Quinsam Road. Black Press File Photo
The South Island Highway was closed south of Campbell River for a few hours overnight as fire fighters battled a car blaze. The road has reopened. No one was injured in the fire. Photo courtesy of Toni Lepore

Vehicle fire closes South Island Hwy. near Campbell River for a few hours overnight

SUV was engulfed in flames south of Stories Beach area

The South Island Highway was closed south of Campbell River for a few hours overnight as fire fighters battled a car blaze. The road has reopened. No one was injured in the fire. Photo courtesy of Toni Lepore
Vancouver Island-filmed ‘See’ premiere screened in Campbell River

Vancouver Island-filmed ‘See’ premiere screened in Campbell River

Jason Momoa TV series filmed near Campbell River to debut Nov. 1

Vancouver Island-filmed ‘See’ premiere screened in Campbell River
Christian Gianfagna (far left) and Chris Arends (far right) were among the ‘A Team’ that rescued a Californian weather balloon in a remote area on Quadra Island this summer. Photo courtesy of Christian Gianfagna

‘A Team’ rescues U.S. weather balloon from remote area of Quadra Island

Wasps, cougars, cliffs add up to a proper adventure, all in the name of helping science

Christian Gianfagna (far left) and Chris Arends (far right) were among the ‘A Team’ that rescued a Californian weather balloon in a remote area on Quadra Island this summer. Photo courtesy of Christian Gianfagna
Campbell River Search and Rescue now has the ability to use Penthrox, a non-opioid inhalation anaesthetic that reduces pain in people suffering from trauma. Photo by Campbell River Search and Rescue/Facebook

‘Cutting-edge’ pain relief makes search and rescue debut in Campbell River

Recentlyy approved pain-relieving inhaler will allow teams to look at different extraction options

Campbell River Search and Rescue now has the ability to use Penthrox, a non-opioid inhalation anaesthetic that reduces pain in people suffering from trauma. Photo by Campbell River Search and Rescue/Facebook
The Powell River Queen will undergo scheduled maintenance from Nov. 3 to Nov. 16. Photo by Scott Arkell/BC Ferries

Powell River Queen to undergo scheduled maintenance

Bowen Queen will run Quadra Island-Campbell River route Nov. 3-16

The Powell River Queen will undergo scheduled maintenance from Nov. 3 to Nov. 16. Photo by Scott Arkell/BC Ferries
Stolen bottles knock Campbell River Judo Club to the mat

Stolen bottles knock Campbell River Judo Club to the mat

Non-profit uses recycling to pay for athlete travel expenses

Stolen bottles knock Campbell River Judo Club to the mat
Rachel Blaney ‘humbled’ as NDP incumbent earns second term

Rachel Blaney ‘humbled’ as NDP incumbent earns second term

Blaney will remain MP in North Island-Powell River riding

Rachel Blaney ‘humbled’ as NDP incumbent earns second term
Daniel Kornylo poses with his gold medal from the 2019 Canada-Wide Science Fair. Kornylo is continuing his project this year. Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror

Vancouver Island student takes serpentine route to science excellence

Gold River’s Daniel Kornylo hopes invention will prevent pet snakes from getting injured

Daniel Kornylo poses with his gold medal from the 2019 Canada-Wide Science Fair. Kornylo is continuing his project this year. Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror
RCMP members search an area along the shoreline at Stories Beach south of Campbell River, B.C. on Oct. 17, 2019. According to local RCMP, the search is not related to the Oct. 16 homicide in south Campbell River. Photo by Marissa Tiel/ Campbell River Mirror

RCMP members search shore along Stories Beach near Campbell River

Ground search not thought to be related to Oct. 16 homicide: RCMP

RCMP members search an area along the shoreline at Stories Beach south of Campbell River, B.C. on Oct. 17, 2019. According to local RCMP, the search is not related to the Oct. 16 homicide in south Campbell River. Photo by Marissa Tiel/ Campbell River Mirror
A wind warning has been issued for the Campbell River area. Photo by Marissa Tiel/ Campbell River Mirror

Wind warning issued for Campbell River

Wind could reach speeds of up to 70km/h: Environment Canada

A wind warning has been issued for the Campbell River area. Photo by Marissa Tiel/ Campbell River Mirror
It was a full house at the Brindy for the Boston Bruins Alumni game on Oct. 6, 2019. Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror

PHOTOS: Boston Bruins charity event packs Campbell River arena

Nine alumni in attendance including Ray Bourque and Al Iafrate

It was a full house at the Brindy for the Boston Bruins Alumni game on Oct. 6, 2019. Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror
The Campbell River shoreline is featured on a shoe designed by local mom Mellissa Davis for the 2019 Vans Global Custom Culture shoe design contest. Screenshot of design/Vans.ca

Campbell River mom enters B.C.-themed design into Vans shoe contest

Cape Mudge Lighthouse, Big Rock and Quadra ferry all featured

The Campbell River shoreline is featured on a shoe designed by local mom Mellissa Davis for the 2019 Vans Global Custom Culture shoe design contest. Screenshot of design/Vans.ca
City work crews attend the scene of a water main break at Alder and Niluht in Campbell River Wednesday morning. Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror                                City work crews attend the scene of a water main break at Alder and Niluht in Campbell River Wednesday morning. Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror

VIDEO: Water main break floods Campbell River streets

‘Once it started coming in, it didn’t want to stop,’ resident said

City work crews attend the scene of a water main break at Alder and Niluht in Campbell River Wednesday morning. Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror                                City work crews attend the scene of a water main break at Alder and Niluht in Campbell River Wednesday morning. Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror
A Campbell River man is facing multiple criminal charges following an early-morning car chase in Campbell River on Sunday, Sept. 29. Photo by Val Wright/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River man facing multiple charges following weekend police chase

He fled from a traffic stop, crashed with a police car and collided with a building

A Campbell River man is facing multiple criminal charges following an early-morning car chase in Campbell River on Sunday, Sept. 29. Photo by Val Wright/Campbell River Mirror
One person is in police custody following an early-morning car chase in Campbell River on Sunday. Photo by Val Wright/Campbell River Mirror

Stolen car hits police car, building in Campbell River getaway attempt

No injuries reported following police chase Sunday morning

One person is in police custody following an early-morning car chase in Campbell River on Sunday. Photo by Val Wright/Campbell River Mirror
United Steelworkers Local 1-1937 held a rally at Western Forest Products’ office in Campbell River on Sept. 26, 2019. The WFP workers have been on strike since July 1. Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror

Striking loggers receive support at Vancouver Island rally

Western Forest Products employees have been on strike since July 1

United Steelworkers Local 1-1937 held a rally at Western Forest Products’ office in Campbell River on Sept. 26, 2019. The WFP workers have been on strike since July 1. Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror