Campbell River

Suspect #3: Caucasian male; medium to athletic build. Submitted by RCMP

Island RCMP seek to identify 3 suspects in attempted home invasion

Three masked suspects believed to be involved with an attempted home invasion on Masters Road

Suspect #3: Caucasian male; medium to athletic build. Submitted by RCMP
Dachshunds, like the one pictured, are a much-loved breed of dog. (Pixabay file photo)

Man who hurled Daisy the dachshund ‘like a football’ won’t get her back

Appeal of SPCA confiscation under the Prevention of Cruelty Act rejected

Dachshunds, like the one pictured, are a much-loved breed of dog. (Pixabay file photo)
North Island Hospital – Campbell River and District. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

In-demand harm reduction supplies coming 24/7 outside 3 Island hospitals

New Care and Connection Kiosks coming to Campbell River, Nanaimo and Victoria hospitals

North Island Hospital – Campbell River and District. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Numerous police cars can be seen on Cranberry Lane, near Black Creek, following a report of erratic driving that led to a robbery investigation on the morning of Oct. 16. Four suspects were apprehended later that same day. (Photo supplied by Jenna Pollock)

Robbery investigation near Black Creek results in four arrests

Police dogs, helicopter, and RCMP tactic team, deployed on scene after reports of erratic driving

Numerous police cars can be seen on Cranberry Lane, near Black Creek, following a report of erratic driving that led to a robbery investigation on the morning of Oct. 16. Four suspects were apprehended later that same day. (Photo supplied by Jenna Pollock)
The Campell River Art Gallery. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River backs away from pulling art gallery tax support

Gallery’s taxes will be ‘covered’ in return for development of a positive relationship

  • Oct 13, 2023
The Campell River Art Gallery. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
The Campell River Art Gallery. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Minister slams council ‘attack’ on art gallery, overdose prevention site

‘Not the way to go about it’ – Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon

The Campell River Art Gallery. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
A former hotel at the corner of Island Highway and Park Road was the scene of a police shooting on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror

No charges for Campbell River officer who killed man wielding pellet pistol

IIO says officer ‘justified in his actions,’ exercised considerable restraint’ in shooting

A former hotel at the corner of Island Highway and Park Road was the scene of a police shooting on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror
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Island Health’s Baby Bed program ensures safer sleep for babies

Baby beds meet B.C.’s safe sleep guidelines and Canadian regulations for cribs, cradles and bassinets

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The ideas that form the Aspen Proposal were begun over many discussions around campfires. (Phil McLachlan - Black Press Media - File)
The fire ban in the coastal fire region will be lifted Sept. 27 at noon. (Phil McLachlan - Black Press Media - File)

Campfire and open fire ban lifted on Vancouver Island

Open burning will now be permitted starting Sept 27 at noon

The ideas that form the Aspen Proposal were begun over many discussions around campfires. (Phil McLachlan - Black Press Media - File)
The fire ban in the coastal fire region will be lifted Sept. 27 at noon. (Phil McLachlan - Black Press Media - File)
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)

Man arrested, weapons seized after shots heard in Campbell River park

Three firearms were seized; investigation is ongoing

  • Sep 25, 2023
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)
Doug Vater has a collection of photos from his participation in Terry Fox' Marathon of Hope. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

B.C. man shares fond memories of Terry Fox and the original Marathon of Hope

Doug Vater helped drum up support in B.C., rode in van that housed Terry Fox for 143 days

Doug Vater has a collection of photos from his participation in Terry Fox' Marathon of Hope. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
Doug Vater has a collection of photos from his participation in Terry Fox' Marathon of Hope. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Island man shares fond memories of Terry Fox and the original Marathon of Hope

Doug Vater helped drum up support in B.C., rode in van that housed Terry Fox for 143 days

Doug Vater has a collection of photos from his participation in Terry Fox' Marathon of Hope. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
This bright light on the bottom of this picture was a series of three lights Campbell River resident Dean Berg captured on video May 29. Photo from Dean Berg

Campbell River UFO video has an ordinary, unscientific explanation

Doug Berg shot video of flickering lights on the ocean in May

This bright light on the bottom of this picture was a series of three lights Campbell River resident Dean Berg captured on video May 29. Photo from Dean Berg
Part of the facility includes a children’s play area. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Women and children fleeing violence find new haven in Campbell River

First residents able to move in to Eagle Harbour transitional women’s housing before end of year

Part of the facility includes a children’s play area. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Campbell River, B.C., Courthouse. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River man gets 4 years in crash that killed 2 American tourists

The 2019 collision occurred on Highway 19 approximately 10 km north of Campbell River

Campbell River, B.C., Courthouse. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Island man sentenced to 4 years for dangerous driving causing death

The 2019 collision occurred on Highway 19 approximately 10 km north of Campbell River

Artist rendering of BC Ferries' new Campbell River terminal. BC Ferries image

Construction of new Campbell River ferry terminal to begin in October

The project is expected to take approximately 10 – 12 months for completion

Artist rendering of BC Ferries' new Campbell River terminal. BC Ferries image
Even a forestry-dependent community like Campbell River has not been immune to anti-old growth logging protests like this one that turned into a much larger affair in the streets of downtown Campbell River in 2021. The protests took place at the same time as tensions were heightening around the Fairy Creek blockades on the southern half of Vancouver Island. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Advocates say government ‘attacking’ economy of the North Island

Campbell River city council debates impact of government hostility towards forest industry

Even a forestry-dependent community like Campbell River has not been immune to anti-old growth logging protests like this one that turned into a much larger affair in the streets of downtown Campbell River in 2021. The protests took place at the same time as tensions were heightening around the Fairy Creek blockades on the southern half of Vancouver Island. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
Campbell River Fire crews responded to a bush fire in the evening Aug. 30, located in the area of Pinecrest Elementary School. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River firefighters respond to 8 outdoor fires in 5 days

Fire chief warns that conditions are still volatile

Campbell River Fire crews responded to a bush fire in the evening Aug. 30, located in the area of Pinecrest Elementary School. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
This bright light on the bottom of this picture was a series of three lights Campbell River resident Dean Berg captured on video May 29. Photo from Dean Berg

VIDEO: B.C. man believes he shot video of UFO off Vancouver Island

Dean Berg made the video of glowing lights off water back in late May

This bright light on the bottom of this picture was a series of three lights Campbell River resident Dean Berg captured on video May 29. Photo from Dean Berg