Ronan O’Doherty

Museum at Campbell River Curator Beth Boyce is pleased to release ‘Twas the Wreck of Northwestern. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror

Children’s book chronicles Christmas windfall from Vancouver Island shipwreck

Tale recalls hospitality of the locals/ sneaky salvaging after boat went aground in 1927

Museum at Campbell River Curator Beth Boyce is pleased to release ‘Twas the Wreck of Northwestern. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror
Stand-up artist Ron James is touring again after an almost two year hiatus. Contributed photo

Ron James back where he belongs, on the road and ready to poke Vancouver Islanders

Canadian comedian adds 5 Island stops to his post-pandemic tour

Stand-up artist Ron James is touring again after an almost two year hiatus. Contributed photo
MacMillan estimates he’s taken part in over 100 ice-hockey fights, but only has one to his name in a ring so far. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror

Muay Thai fighter looks to showcase skills in second match

Bob MacMillan will represent Campbell River’s Heart and Soul gym at Nov. 20 bout

MacMillan estimates he’s taken part in over 100 ice-hockey fights, but only has one to his name in a ring so far. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror
A large uprooted tree, which has graced the shores of Campbell River all year, gets pummelled by waves on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror

VIDEO: Storm pounds Campbell River shoreline

Local sea shore gets pummelled with strong waves on Monday morning

A large uprooted tree, which has graced the shores of Campbell River all year, gets pummelled by waves on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror
Choppy seas force cancellations on two local ferry routes. (Keili Bartlett/Black Press)

Ferries cancelled between Campbell River/ Quadra and Quadra/ Cortes

High winds are making the crossings too dangerous to risk on Monday morning

Choppy seas force cancellations on two local ferry routes. (Keili Bartlett/Black Press)
Fans will get to witness the Storm on franchise record run. File photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

Vancouver Island hockey rinks ready to be packed again

Arena will be open for full capacity Campbell River Storm games on Friday, Oct. 29

Fans will get to witness the Storm on franchise record run. File photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
A man walked into a Campbell River store and threw eggs at employees and displays. Quinsam Communications security cam still

VIDEO: Man disgruntled over 5G network eggs inside of Campbell River business

Second incident of its kind according to Campbell River RCMP

A man walked into a Campbell River store and threw eggs at employees and displays. Quinsam Communications security cam still
Polio survivor Bevlerley Gill. Contributed photo

‘It makes me feel angry, disappointed, and sad,’ polio survivor says of vaccine refusal

Campbell River resident wishes she could talk to anti-vaxxers about her struggles

Polio survivor Bevlerley Gill. Contributed photo
Midnight the octopus was ready to head back to the sea. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror

VIDEO: Campbell River aquarium releases Midnight on World Octopus Day

Divers carefully placed tentacled creature in new den off Tyee Spit

Midnight the octopus was ready to head back to the sea. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror
The series will take place in Vancouver Island, Yukon, North West Territories, and New Brunswick. Contributed image

Campbell River theatre chosen as one of four for Music on the Edges series

Tidemark will host four performances between October and January

The series will take place in Vancouver Island, Yukon, North West Territories, and New Brunswick. Contributed image
Flames destroyed a home at 2335 Henderson Ave. on June 25, 2019. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River residents sentenced for starting 2019 house fire

Eddie Cliffe Jr., 44, and Gwen Olney, 65, sentenced to 21 months in jail

Flames destroyed a home at 2335 Henderson Ave. on June 25, 2019. Photo by David Gordon Koch/Campbell River Mirror
Cole Speck sits in his Campbell River studio among some incomplete works. Photo by Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River artist carves own path while honouring past

Beau Dick protege, Cole Speck, makes magnificent masks

Cole Speck sits in his Campbell River studio among some incomplete works. Photo by Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror
The BC Vaccine Card Verifier app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. (Black Press Media files)

Business as usual for many Vancouver Island establishments as vaccine pass arrives

Fitness centres and arenas see similar numbers of patrons, restaurant industry asking for patience

The BC Vaccine Card Verifier app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. (Black Press Media files)
Two climbers had to be rescued from the east face of Mount Colonel Foster on Sept. 2 (North Shore Search and Rescue photo/ Facebook)

Mountain climber survives 40-metre Strathcona Park tumble

Campbell River, North Shore SAR teams rescue man who injured his face in Mount Colonel Foster fall

Two climbers had to be rescued from the east face of Mount Colonel Foster on Sept. 2 (North Shore Search and Rescue photo/ Facebook)
The new Fisheries Aerial Surveillance and Enforcement (FASE) Dash-8 airplane has completed its journey across Canada and arrived at its final location in Campbell River. Ronan O’Doherty photo/ Campbell River Mirror

VIDEO: DFO shows off new Vancouver Island surveillance plane

The Dash-8 aircraft has longer range and newer technology than predecessor

The new Fisheries Aerial Surveillance and Enforcement (FASE) Dash-8 airplane has completed its journey across Canada and arrived at its final location in Campbell River. Ronan O’Doherty photo/ Campbell River Mirror
One of VIH Helicopters Kamov KA32 choppers fights fires using the bucket in the foreground. (Mario Vaillancourt photo/ VIH Helicopters)

Vancouver Island helicopter company sends 10 choppers to battle B.C. blazes

Support staff of over 100 follow helicopters around the province

One of VIH Helicopters Kamov KA32 choppers fights fires using the bucket in the foreground. (Mario Vaillancourt photo/ VIH Helicopters)
A Campbell River SAR member climbs up a steep section of terrain on Golden Hinde Mountain during a rescue on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Eric Teramura photo

Campbell River SAR perform overnight rescue on Vancouver Island’s tallest mountain

Three climbers were under-prepared for backcountry adventure

A Campbell River SAR member climbs up a steep section of terrain on Golden Hinde Mountain during a rescue on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Eric Teramura photo
Many residents of Tahsis do not feel comfortable driving along the route to Campbell River, especially in winter. (Google Maps)

Remote West and North coast Island residents probe better link with Campbell River

Strathcona Regional District looks at shuttle service for Gold River, Tahsis, Zeballos and others

Many residents of Tahsis do not feel comfortable driving along the route to Campbell River, especially in winter. (Google Maps)
Geoff Goodship was contacted earlier this year by a man who had acquired his father’s First World War soldier’s uniform. Submitted photo

Campbell River man to be reunited with father’s 104-year-old First World War uniform

Geoff Goodship got a call out of the blue from an amateur historian who had acquired the outfit

Geoff Goodship was contacted earlier this year by a man who had acquired his father’s First World War soldier’s uniform. Submitted photo
A highway incident on Highway 19A near Black Creek shut down the road in both directions.

One dead after early morning crash near Black Creek

A car collided with a power pole shortly before 3 a.m. on Hwy 19A

A highway incident on Highway 19A near Black Creek shut down the road in both directions.