Campbell River

This year was the most deadly year in B.C.’s ongoing opioid crisis. In August, the Campbell River Community Action Team and other groups host an annual International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) event where people could learn to save a life by administering Naloxone. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River sees province’s fifth highest rate of unregulated drug deaths

47 people lost their lives due to drug use in 2023

 

Artist Jessica Chickite stands with the mural she painted for the new Starbucks run by the We Wai Kai first Nation. Photo courtesy Starbucks Canada

We Wai Kai celebrate opening of Island’s first Indigenous-owned Starbucks

When ground broke last year, Campbell River area outlet was called the first of its type in Canada

 

A naloxone kit. (Black Press Media file photo)

Island Health issues overdose advisory for Campbell River

Overdoses increasing in region

 

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Councils want B.C. to create more tools to address public safety concerns

Province urged to help cities combat public disorder with a Community Safety Act

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The online streaming of Campbell River City Council’s Jan. 11 regular meeting broadcast this picture resident Paula Bourque had submitted illustrating a neighbour’s light shining on her house. City of Campbell River webcast screenshot

Campbell River resident calls for city to regulate ‘nuisance lighting’

Neighbours’ dispute installation of bright lights

The online streaming of Campbell River City Council’s Jan. 11 regular meeting broadcast this picture resident Paula Bourque had submitted illustrating a neighbour’s light shining on her house. City of Campbell River webcast screenshot
Myra Falls Mine Community Transition Team will be releasing a document to help employees and business affected by the shudown of the operation. Photo contributed

Myra Falls Community Transition Team gets down to business, mayor reports

Transition document expected in the next few days

Myra Falls Mine Community Transition Team will be releasing a document to help employees and business affected by the shudown of the operation. Photo contributed
Campbell River is the No. 8 Canadian growth city of 2023, according to the U-Haul Growth Index analyzing one-way customer moves during the past year. Photo courtesy U-Haul

Campbell River cracks U-Haul’s top 10 growing cities in Canada

City places 8th in annual list

  • Jan 11, 2024
Campbell River is the No. 8 Canadian growth city of 2023, according to the U-Haul Growth Index analyzing one-way customer moves during the past year. Photo courtesy U-Haul
It’s important for drivers — new and experienced — to be prepared before heading out in winter conditions. (file photo)

Island drivers urged to prepare for the rain, snow, and fog of winter

Vancouver Island road maintenance experts offer tips on how to deal with treacherous conditions

It’s important for drivers — new and experienced — to be prepared before heading out in winter conditions. (file photo)
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Campbell River RCMP investigate report of assault with a weapon

No injuries reported and one person taken into custody

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A Dec. 29 photo of the 110 m3/s flow rate, about 27 times normal, flowing over Elk Falls. A 40 m3/s flow rate will then be in place Thursday morning (Jan. 4) through Friday before going back to the normal base flow by Saturday morning. BC Hydro photo

VIDEO: Elk Falls cascade eases after 3rd-highest inflows ever

Water inflows were 176 per cent of normal topping reservoir almost to the brim

A Dec. 29 photo of the 110 m3/s flow rate, about 27 times normal, flowing over Elk Falls. A 40 m3/s flow rate will then be in place Thursday morning (Jan. 4) through Friday before going back to the normal base flow by Saturday morning. BC Hydro photo
The Myra Falls Mine near Campbell River has been placed under long-term closure. Photo contributed

Myra Falls Mine parent company closes operation, lays off workers

Mine seeks creditor protection to enable restructuring and reopening ‘sometime in the future’

The Myra Falls Mine near Campbell River has been placed under long-term closure. Photo contributed
On the afternoon of Dec. 17, numerous communities throughout B.C. felt the shockwave of a magnitude 4.9 earthquake. The epicentre was located 137 kilometres northwest of Pemberton at 3:23 p.m. (Credit: Earthquakes Canada)

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake felt by Comox Valley and Campbell River residents

Epicentre located northwest of Pemberton

On the afternoon of Dec. 17, numerous communities throughout B.C. felt the shockwave of a magnitude 4.9 earthquake. The epicentre was located 137 kilometres northwest of Pemberton at 3:23 p.m. (Credit: Earthquakes Canada)
Bus pass refunds are available form the city as strike begins with contractor provding service in Campbell River. Photo, BC Transit

Transit strike begins, mayor sympathizes with riders; helps with refunds

‘Hopeful that the parties will find swift resolution’

Bus pass refunds are available form the city as strike begins with contractor provding service in Campbell River. Photo, BC Transit
Barb Lavergne celebrated her 100th birthday Dec. 11 but it didn't stop her from taking up her regular duties on the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle at the Campbell River Walmart this week. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

100-year-old volunteers with a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye

Vancouver Island woman celebrates 100th birthday serving at the Christmas Kettle

Barb Lavergne celebrated her 100th birthday Dec. 11 but it didn't stop her from taking up her regular duties on the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle at the Campbell River Walmart this week. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Bus service in the Campbell River and Comox Valley transit systems will cease on Friday, Dec. 15 due to job action by Unifor Local 114. Black Press file photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Service disruption facing Campbell River and Comox Valley transit riders

Bus service in the Campbell River and Comox Valley transit systems will…

Bus service in the Campbell River and Comox Valley transit systems will cease on Friday, Dec. 15 due to job action by Unifor Local 114. Black Press file photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Investigators process the scene of a police-involved fatal shooting and what police said is a reported homicide of a second person on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the government wharf in Discovery Harbour. Photo contributed

Suspect in marina homicide and hostage incident died at his own hands: IIO

Incident occurred last summer in Campbell River

Investigators process the scene of a police-involved fatal shooting and what police said is a reported homicide of a second person on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the government wharf in Discovery Harbour. Photo contributed
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Island pair arrested, charged with forcible confinement, extortion, assault

Campbell River Street Crime Unit uncovers situation during drug trafficking investigation

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Donovan James, Kristin Logan and their daughter Cipher will be together this Christmas after Logan’s cancer surgery at the University of Washington Medical Centre. Photo: GoFundMe

Island cancer patient abandons B.C. healthcare to seek treatment in U.S.

Case becomes lightning rod for issues plaguing cancer treatment in the province.

Donovan James, Kristin Logan and their daughter Cipher will be together this Christmas after Logan’s cancer surgery at the University of Washington Medical Centre. Photo: GoFundMe
Canada’s first 42’ cruiser to be equipped with Yamaha Quad 450HP Outboards. Photo courtesy EagleCraft

Campbell River boat builder makes Canadian maritime history

First 42’ Cruiser with Yamaha Quad 450HP Outboards in Canada

  • Dec 6, 2023
Canada’s first 42’ cruiser to be equipped with Yamaha Quad 450HP Outboards. Photo courtesy EagleCraft
Attending the Nov. 28 press conference to present an Indigenous-led finfish aquaculture transition framework are: Thomas Smith, Deputy Chief Isaiah Robinson, Dallas Smith, Chief Simon Tom, Brian Assu, and James Wallas. Photo contributed

B.C. Indigenous coalition releases salmon-farm plan for their territories

Group in Ottawa lobbying for continuation of in-ocean aquaculture under First Nations guidance

Attending the Nov. 28 press conference to present an Indigenous-led finfish aquaculture transition framework are: Thomas Smith, Deputy Chief Isaiah Robinson, Dallas Smith, Chief Simon Tom, Brian Assu, and James Wallas. Photo contributed