Campbell River

Campbell River’s Olivia Knowles, pictured in white, has re-signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps on a two year contract. Photo Courtesy of Kayla Franz/Minnesota Whitecaps Hockey Club

Campbell River’s Olivia Knowles re-signs with PHF’s Minnesota Whitecaps

All-time career games played leader at University of Minnesota made pro debut last season

Campbell River’s Olivia Knowles, pictured in white, has re-signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps on a two year contract. Photo Courtesy of Kayla Franz/Minnesota Whitecaps Hockey Club
The Lake Cowichan area has had five deaths from toxic drugs in the first nine months of the year. (Citizen file photo)

Campbell River city council and North Island medical health officer struggle to find common ground

It was an, at-times, emotional and frank meeting of two solitudes coming…

The Lake Cowichan area has had five deaths from toxic drugs in the first nine months of the year. (Citizen file photo)
Jessica Wegg (left) is the Federal Green Party’s candidate for the North Island-Powell River riding. Green Party leader Elizabeth May (right) announced Wegg’s candidacy at the Green Party AGM in Campbell River. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Elizabeth May announces North Island-Powell River candidate in Campbell River

Jessica Wegg named federal candidate for riding

Jessica Wegg (left) is the Federal Green Party’s candidate for the North Island-Powell River riding. Green Party leader Elizabeth May (right) announced Wegg’s candidacy at the Green Party AGM in Campbell River. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Campbell River SC striker Terrell Price is flanked by defenders (from left) Phoenix Clark and Jayson Bradford during a game at Robron Park. 41 of the VISL’s 68 member squads have signed a statement of non-confidence in the league’s board of directors. File Photo - Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Members slap Vancouver Island Soccer League with a letter of non-confidence

More than half of the league’s 68 member clubs sign on, citing multiple concerns

Campbell River SC striker Terrell Price is flanked by defenders (from left) Phoenix Clark and Jayson Bradford during a game at Robron Park. 41 of the VISL’s 68 member squads have signed a statement of non-confidence in the league’s board of directors. File Photo - Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
A response between The Ha-ma-yas Guardians, the Canadian Coast Guard and Western Canada Marine Response Corporation raised a sunken diesel tanker off Hardwicke Island last week. Photo courtesy DFO Marine Mammal Response Unit

Coastal First Nations Guardians key to fuel truck spill response

Local knowledge of area proved vital to success of salvage

A response between The Ha-ma-yas Guardians, the Canadian Coast Guard and Western Canada Marine Response Corporation raised a sunken diesel tanker off Hardwicke Island last week. Photo courtesy DFO Marine Mammal Response Unit
Crews work to raise the diesel truck from Chancellor Channel. Photo courtesy DFO Marine Mammal Response Unit

VIDEO: First Nations Guardians key to fuel truck spill response near Campbell River

We Wai Kai, We Wai Kum, K’ómoks and Tlowitsis knowledge of area proved vital to success of salvage

Crews work to raise the diesel truck from Chancellor Channel. Photo courtesy DFO Marine Mammal Response Unit
The car which came downhill and crashed into a gate April 28 had some cosmetic damage to the back of the vehicle, but no injuries an no damage to the house on Alder St. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Empty Mazda Protege 5 shocks Campbell River couple by crashing through their gate

No injuries, police remind people to stay aware of proper hillside parking procedures

The car which came downhill and crashed into a gate April 28 had some cosmetic damage to the back of the vehicle, but no injuries an no damage to the house on Alder St. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
Timberline's Andrew Hrybko worked his way to a Cabinetmaking Silver at the Skills Canada Provincials in Abbotsford on April 19. Photo courtesy Paul Klein/School District 72

Trio of Campbell River students are heading to Skills Canada Nationals

Five students competed in province wide event in Abbotsford April 19

  • May 2, 2023
Timberline's Andrew Hrybko worked his way to a Cabinetmaking Silver at the Skills Canada Provincials in Abbotsford on April 19. Photo courtesy Paul Klein/School District 72
City council has set its tax rate bylaw for 2017

Bylaw banning public drug consumption has no benefit for Campbell River: medical health officer

Dr. Charmaine Enns disputes city rationale for public nuisance amendment bylaw

City council has set its tax rate bylaw for 2017
An eagle swims near a log boom in Menzies Bay with a fish in its talons. Still capture from video by Baek Lee

VIDEO: Swimming eagle lugs massive fish on to B.C. log boom

Boom boat operator captures video of incident in Menzies Bay north of Campbell River

An eagle swims near a log boom in Menzies Bay with a fish in its talons. Still capture from video by Baek Lee
Campbell River, B.C., Courthouse. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Island woman found guilty of assault for coughing at grocery store worker during anti-COVID rant

Incident occurred in Campbell River during early days of COVID-19 public health safety measures

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

Woman guilty of assault for coughing at grocery store worker during anti-COVID rant

Incident occurred in Campbell River during early days of COVID-19 public health safety measures

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

Campbell River man convicted of possession of child pornography

Campbell River RCMP saw a 25 per cent increase in reports involving child pornography

Campbell River courthouse. Google maps
Sheet metal shingles were laid out on the lawn of 545 Holm Road. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror.

Rain, wind blow off roof of Vancouver Island home

Campbell River neighbour ‘just sitting at home’ when he heard siding tearing off

Sheet metal shingles were laid out on the lawn of 545 Holm Road. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror.
City of Campbell River City Hall. Campbell River Mirror Photo

City of Campbell River takes another stab at ban on public drug consumption

Legal challenge, jurisdictional issues quashed first attempt so city proposing a new bylaw

City of Campbell River City Hall. Campbell River Mirror Photo
Maritime Heritage Centre executive director Erika Anderson says the centre is developing a vision and a strategic plan for the future. Photo by Bluetree Photography

Campbell River’s Maritime Heritage Centre rebounding with renewed vigor

Efforts being put into new programming and community collaboration

Maritime Heritage Centre executive director Erika Anderson says the centre is developing a vision and a strategic plan for the future. Photo by Bluetree Photography
Santos (shown here at a younger age) is remembered by his mother as a “bright kid” who could have been so many things. He got caught up in the B.C.’s addiction crisis and died while in police custody. Photo contributed

Changes needed to battle mental health and addiction crisis: Campbell River mom

Chantal Costas believe more could be done to save victims of the crisis like her son Santos

Santos (shown here at a younger age) is remembered by his mother as a “bright kid” who could have been so many things. He got caught up in the B.C.’s addiction crisis and died while in police custody. Photo contributed
Charles Williams (right) and his wife Sharlote Williams prepare to head off on his Every Child Matters walk form Port McNeill to Campbell River. Photo contributed

North Island residential school survivor completes 196-kilometre healing walk

Walk took Charlie Williams from Port McNeill to Campbell River

Charles Williams (right) and his wife Sharlote Williams prepare to head off on his Every Child Matters walk form Port McNeill to Campbell River. Photo contributed
Shawn DeCaire shows how to soften up a rawhide using cable. Photo Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Reclaiming the teachings: B.C. man shares the Indigenous art of hide tanning

Campbell River Mu’la artist Shawn Decaire demonstrates brain tanning of a hide for curious onlookers

Shawn DeCaire shows how to soften up a rawhide using cable. Photo Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
Klahoose Wilderness Resort is located in Homfray Channel. Photo courtesy Klahoose Wilderness Resort

Indigenous B.C. wilderness resort recognized as one of best new hotels in the world

One of Klahoose Wilderness Resort’s biggest assets is its location, AFAR Stay List 2023 says

Klahoose Wilderness Resort is located in Homfray Channel. Photo courtesy Klahoose Wilderness Resort