Campbell River

Heather Gordon Murphy speaks about the art project she spearheaded for this year’s event. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Seventy four people lost their lives due to drug toxicity on North Island last year

Campbell River mourns losses at International Overdose Awareness Day

Heather Gordon Murphy speaks about the art project she spearheaded for this year’s event. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
New wildfires, 13 in total, were caused by lightning strikes in the Broughton Archipelago and Call Inlet areas. Photo from BC Wildfire Service

Lightning sparks 13 new wildfires on islands northwest of Campbell River

Location primarily in Broughton Archipelago, Knight Inlet areas

  • Aug 30, 2023
New wildfires, 13 in total, were caused by lightning strikes in the Broughton Archipelago and Call Inlet areas. Photo from BC Wildfire Service
A shortage of bus drivers is causing disruptions to transit services in Campbell River. Photo, BC Transit

Shortage of bus drivers disrupting transit service in Campbell River

Service challenges include a number of last-minute trip cancellations

A shortage of bus drivers is causing disruptions to transit services in Campbell River. Photo, BC Transit
A 442 Squadron Cormorant helicopter extracts a hiker from Landslide Lake in Strathcona Park west of Campbell River Sunday, Aug. 20. Photo by Amber Gargus

442 Squadron helicopter called in to extract injured Strathcona Park hiker

Daylight hours were waning and Campbell River Search and Rescue calls for military help

  • Aug 25, 2023
A 442 Squadron Cormorant helicopter extracts a hiker from Landslide Lake in Strathcona Park west of Campbell River Sunday, Aug. 20. Photo by Amber Gargus
BC Parks has put up signs warning of a problem cougar on the south shore of the Campbell River west of the confluence with the Quinsam River - a popular fly-fishing only stretch of the river. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Cougar takes swipe at hiker on Vancouver Island trail

Canyon View trail near Campbell River remained closed for 4 days after multiple cougar encounters

BC Parks has put up signs warning of a problem cougar on the south shore of the Campbell River west of the confluence with the Quinsam River - a popular fly-fishing only stretch of the river. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
A DFO inflatabe vessel rolled off its trailer after a mechanical failture of its strapping mechanism occurred while turning from the airport road to northbound on Highway 19. Campbell River RCMP photo

DFO vessel rolls off trailer, blocks North Island highway after strap fails

Strapping mechanism likely failed, preventing load shift during left turn: RCMP

A DFO inflatabe vessel rolled off its trailer after a mechanical failture of its strapping mechanism occurred while turning from the airport road to northbound on Highway 19. Campbell River RCMP photo
Ryan Rasmussen completed the 200-plus kilometre Coco Run on Aug. 5, with donations to it aimed at fighting cancer via integrative treatements. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Islander completes improbable sleepless marathon for charity and late sister.

Quadra’s Ryan Rassmussen runs from Duncan to Campbell River to finish improbable Coco Run for charity

Ryan Rasmussen completed the 200-plus kilometre Coco Run on Aug. 5, with donations to it aimed at fighting cancer via integrative treatements. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
21-year-old stabbing victim Colin Dube-Wheat has released his first statement to the media after the latest attack which occurred July 29. Photo from Facebook.

“Why are you doing this?”: Twice-stabbed Campbell River man issues statement

Colin Dube-Wheat severely injured in a pair of vicious stabbing attacks 2 weeks apart in July

21-year-old stabbing victim Colin Dube-Wheat has released his first statement to the media after the latest attack which occurred July 29. Photo from Facebook.
City of Campbell River. Mirror file photo

‘Campbell River takes another shot at controlling public drug consumption

New bylaw prohibits consumption of controlled substances in specific city-owned public spaces

City of Campbell River. Mirror file photo
Campbell River RCMP announced a major seizure of both drugs and ammunition on July 28. Photo Courtesy Campbell River RCMP

RCMP seizes drugs, weapons after man stabbed in the back in Campbell River

Man arrested, seizure happened after tent raided in connection with July 19 stabbing

  • Jul 31, 2023
Campbell River RCMP announced a major seizure of both drugs and ammunition on July 28. Photo Courtesy Campbell River RCMP
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)

Combatants, police officers hospitalized in Campbell River stabbing, arrest

21-year-old man stabbed multiple times by a 22-year-old suspect; Two officers injured during arrest

  • Jul 29, 2023
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)
Still image capture from a video on social media showing the beating of a youth in Campbell River by at least three other youths. Facebook

Attack on boy sparks ire in Campbell River; police urge against vigilantism

Video of incident circulates on social media

Still image capture from a video on social media showing the beating of a youth in Campbell River by at least three other youths. Facebook
Campbell River, B.C., Courthouse. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

B.C. woman sentenced for coughing on grocery worker during COVID-19 tirade

Campbell River resident gets 18 months probation for 2020 disturbance in Save On Foods grocery store

Campbell River, B.C., Courthouse. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Colin Dube-Wheat, 21, was the victim of stabbing in downtown Campbell River in the early morning hours of July 14. A GoFundMe campaign set up has raised over $14,000. Photo from Facebook.

B.C. dad stabbed in the heart trying to be a Good Samaritan

More than $15,000 raised for Campbell River’s Colin Dube-Wheat, father of a 2-year-old daughter

Colin Dube-Wheat, 21, was the victim of stabbing in downtown Campbell River in the early morning hours of July 14. A GoFundMe campaign set up has raised over $14,000. Photo from Facebook.
North Island MLA Michele Babchuk ties the apron up on Social Development and Poverty Reduction Minister Sheila Malcolmson as B.C. Premier David Eby adjusts his during the announcement of $7.5 million to the United Way by the province for Food Hubs. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Provincial government announces $7.5 million investment in food hub funding

Goal is to double the number of B.C.’s food hubs to 40 from the current 20

North Island MLA Michele Babchuk ties the apron up on Social Development and Poverty Reduction Minister Sheila Malcolmson as B.C. Premier David Eby adjusts his during the announcement of $7.5 million to the United Way by the province for Food Hubs. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
BC Health Minister Adrian Dix (left) and Premier David Eby announce the plan to build a three-storey long term care facility on the west side of the North Island Hospital, Campbell River campus that will accomodate 153 long-term care beds. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

New long-term care facility for northern Vancouver Island announced

New 153-bed long-term care facility will be built at Campbell River Hospital

BC Health Minister Adrian Dix (left) and Premier David Eby announce the plan to build a three-storey long term care facility on the west side of the North Island Hospital, Campbell River campus that will accomodate 153 long-term care beds. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Demolition equipment and crews tear down the Royal Coachman Pub building on Dogwood Street in Campbell River on Wednesday, June 28, 2013. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

End of an era: landmark Campbell River pub and restaurant comes down

McDonald’s corporation buys Royal Coachman for new restaurant location

Demolition equipment and crews tear down the Royal Coachman Pub building on Dogwood Street in Campbell River on Wednesday, June 28, 2013. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Campbell River’s Discovery Pier, Friday, July 14, 2023. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

VIDEO: Pod of orcas, including calves, swarm Vancouver Island pier

A group of people who got the thrill of a lifetime July 10

Campbell River’s Discovery Pier, Friday, July 14, 2023. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
A humpback makes an appearance near Cortes Island during a whale watching tour with Aboriginal Journeys June 18, 2021. Photo by Terry Farrell

Whale spotting events coming to Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, Vancouver

Whale Blitz locations take place at locations along The Whale Trail

  • Jul 12, 2023
A humpback makes an appearance near Cortes Island during a whale watching tour with Aboriginal Journeys June 18, 2021. Photo by Terry Farrell
Ishakari Deputy Mayor Hidenobu Kamada and Campbell River Mayor Kermit Dahl exchanged gifts and signed an agreement to continue the sister city relationship between the two cities on July 6, 2013, during a trip to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the cities’ twinning relationship. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

VIDEO: Ritual marks 40th anniversary of Campbell River/sister city twinning

Delegation from Ishikari, Japan here to renew relationship

Ishakari Deputy Mayor Hidenobu Kamada and Campbell River Mayor Kermit Dahl exchanged gifts and signed an agreement to continue the sister city relationship between the two cities on July 6, 2013, during a trip to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the cities’ twinning relationship. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror