Campbell River

Drummers approach the Campbell River RCMP detachment. On July 8, 2021, Wet’suwet’en man Jared Lowndes was shot by RCMP outside a Tim Hortons. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Family of Indigenous man killed by Campbell River RCMP files civil suit

Lawsuit a ‘message for the RCMP: you cannot keep killing us’ — Laura Holland

Drummers approach the Campbell River RCMP detachment. On July 8, 2021, Wet’suwet’en man Jared Lowndes was shot by RCMP outside a Tim Hortons. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
The BC Bike Race will return to Campbell River Saturday, July 8 in the Snowdon Forest trails. Photo contributed

BC Bike Race returns to Campbell River as it pushes its way up the Island

Over 500 riders will experience world class trails of Snowden Forest and Pumphouse/Elk Falls trails

  • Jul 5, 2023
The BC Bike Race will return to Campbell River Saturday, July 8 in the Snowdon Forest trails. Photo contributed
The Newcastle Creek wildfire west of Sayward. File Photo courtesy B.C. Wildfire Service
The Newcastle Creek wildfire west of Sayward. File Photo courtesy B.C. Wildfire Service
The Newcastle Creek wildfire west of Sayward. File Photo courtesy B.C. Wildfire Service

RCMP suspect series of recent Sayward wildfires intentionally-lit

Investigators are seeking public assistance

The Newcastle Creek wildfire west of Sayward. File Photo courtesy B.C. Wildfire Service
John Hart Dam on the Campbell River system, in summer of 2023. BC Hydro photo

Road across John Hart Dam to close for six years

Brewster Lake Road closes to the public on July 10 to allow for seismic upgrades

  • Jun 30, 2023
John Hart Dam on the Campbell River system, in summer of 2023. BC Hydro photo
The surviving members of Big Rock include (left to right) Steve Hillis, Dave Devendisch, and drummer Clayton Hill. Photo from Dave Devendisch.

Vancouver Island band Big Rock releases album nearly decade after singer dies

“After all this time” features voice of lead singer Hugh McGregor, who passed away in 2014

The surviving members of Big Rock include (left to right) Steve Hillis, Dave Devendisch, and drummer Clayton Hill. Photo from Dave Devendisch.
Jordan Holling was last seen in October, 2017. Campbell River RCMP are asking the public to contact them with information on the case. Photo supplied by Campbell River RCMP.

Search for missing Campbell Riverite Jordan Holling to resume this summer

Jordan Holling was last seen Oct. 16, 2017, leaving a friend’s house in Campbell River

  • Jun 29, 2023
Jordan Holling was last seen in October, 2017. Campbell River RCMP are asking the public to contact them with information on the case. Photo supplied by Campbell River RCMP.
Saratoga Speedway.

Saratoga Speedway restarts controversial RV campsite plan

Developer reissues public hearing request 14 months after initial withdrawal

Saratoga Speedway.
Brind’Amour chats with tourney participant Wayne Brownhill before Saturday’s 10:00 am tournament start. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror.

Brind’Amour/Nugent-Hopkins Charity Golf Classic ‘like a family reunion’

NHL head coach and current star welcomed 144 golfers to Campbell River course

Brind’Amour chats with tourney participant Wayne Brownhill before Saturday’s 10:00 am tournament start. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror.
Shawn Decaire and Ken Blackburn pose in the Walter Morgan Studio in Willow Point. Decaire is the 2023 Artist-in-Residence. Blackburn is the executive director of the Campbell River Arts Council. Join them on July 1 for an Open House from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Photo contributed

Shawn Decaire named Campbell River’s 2023 Artist in Residence

The theme for this year’s residency is ‘Cultural Reconnection’

  • Jun 26, 2023
Shawn Decaire and Ken Blackburn pose in the Walter Morgan Studio in Willow Point. Decaire is the 2023 Artist-in-Residence. Blackburn is the executive director of the Campbell River Arts Council. Join them on July 1 for an Open House from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Photo contributed
Police executed a search warrant at the Devils Army Clubhouse on Petersen road in Campbell River on August 10, 2017. Campbell River Mirror file photo

B.C. files application to seize motorcycle club’s Campbell River clubhouse

Location was site of the 2016 murder of John Dillon Brown

Police executed a search warrant at the Devils Army Clubhouse on Petersen road in Campbell River on August 10, 2017. Campbell River Mirror file photo
Transformations on the Shore is back again this year and will be hosting 12 carvers at Frank James Park in Willow Point each day from Wednesday, June 28 to Sunday, July 2. Photo contributed

Transformations on the Shore’s chainsaw carving competition returns

Campbell River’s homegrown carving festival kicks off Wednesday, June 28

  • Jun 23, 2023
Transformations on the Shore is back again this year and will be hosting 12 carvers at Frank James Park in Willow Point each day from Wednesday, June 28 to Sunday, July 2. Photo contributed
Campbell River Storm forward Mitchell Finner (19) is hounded by Comox Valley Glacier Kings’ Matthew Jackson during game seven of their VIJHL quarterfinal playoff at Rod Brind’Amour Arena Friday, March 10, 2023. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

BC Junior B hockey leagues explore possibility of Junior A reclassification

VIJHL, PJHL and KIJHL in discussion with BC Hockey

Campbell River Storm forward Mitchell Finner (19) is hounded by Comox Valley Glacier Kings’ Matthew Jackson during game seven of their VIJHL quarterfinal playoff at Rod Brind’Amour Arena Friday, March 10, 2023. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
A Great Blue Heron colony has been established in John Wood’s yard, though it failed last year due to noise from a nearby construction site. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Great blue heron lovers seek peace and quiet for up-Island colony

Fireworks, construction noise can lead to Great Blue Heron colony collapse

A Great Blue Heron colony has been established in John Wood’s yard, though it failed last year due to noise from a nearby construction site. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Ukrainian solder participates in a live fire training exercise in Ukraine. Darrell McKay photo

Vancouver Island man returns from Ukraine with a message

Darrell McKay wants to make sure Canadians don’t forget about the war-torn country

Ukrainian solder participates in a live fire training exercise in Ukraine. Darrell McKay photo
Jonathan Binnington scouts out routes for the Gold River 300 motorcycle navigation trial set for June 23-25. Visit www.gr200.com for info and to enter. Photo contributed

Gold River 300 to pit motorcyclists against North Island gravel roads

Event is still accepting entries from fully road legal riders and motorcycles

  • Jun 15, 2023
Jonathan Binnington scouts out routes for the Gold River 300 motorcycle navigation trial set for June 23-25. Visit www.gr200.com for info and to enter. Photo contributed
Strathcona Gardens lifeguard Cianna Dunn keeps watch during a Campbell River Killer Whales practice. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Training funding boost coming to address Campbell River area lifeguard shortage

Island Health grant to be used to increase water safety skills in Strathcona Regional District

Strathcona Gardens lifeguard Cianna Dunn keeps watch during a Campbell River Killer Whales practice. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
A fire broke out on Legacy Drive, in the area of Evergreen Road and South Petersen Road, in Campbell River on June 14. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River Fire Crews respond to early morning house fire

Fire occurred on early morning June 14; No injuries reported

A fire broke out on Legacy Drive, in the area of Evergreen Road and South Petersen Road, in Campbell River on June 14. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
Campbell River fire crews were called to an encampment fire in the Nunns Creek Park area on June 12.  Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror.

Campbell River Fire Department extinguishes encampment brush fire

Lunchtime blaze results in no injuries, fire chief calls timing ‘fortunate’

Campbell River fire crews were called to an encampment fire in the Nunns Creek Park area on June 12.  Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror.
Leanne and Ron Beaven are shocked by a judge’s decision to acquit a man charged with stabbing Ron in a December 2021 incident while on the job as a security guard. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Acquittal in Campbell River Walmart stabbing shocks victim

The security guard stabbed in the Campbell River Walmart in December, 2021…

Leanne and Ron Beaven are shocked by a judge’s decision to acquit a man charged with stabbing Ron in a December 2021 incident while on the job as a security guard. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror