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The province is considering removing the name of Coonskin Creek, which runs into Cowichan Lake through Youbou, because it may be considered offensive. (Citizen file photo)

Province considers changing name of creek in Youbou

Fears are that name Coonskin Creek could be offensive

 

Victoria wood turner Peter Hackett turns a piece in his Rockland home studio. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

VIDEO: Wood artist turns 250-year-old Victoria Garry oak into mementos

No shortage of wood in the region, says turner Peter Hackett

 

Due to the upcoming heavy rainfall, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is closing Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon on Monday (Dec. 7) at 7 p.m. (DriveBC/X/Twitter)

Highway 1 through B.C.’s Fraser Canyon set to close due to heavy rainfall

Highway 1 between Boothroyd and Siska to close at 7 p.m.; checkpoints set up by Hope and Lytton

 

A simple ‘hello’ goes a long way in kicking off communication with someone whose sight is limited says Gina Martin who educates the region through her Diverse Abilities business. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

VIDEO: ‘Don’t grab us’: Greater Victoria advocate teaches sight-loss etiquette

‘Losing my sight hasn’t changed me, but it’s changed the way I interact with the world’

A simple ‘hello’ goes a long way in kicking off communication with someone whose sight is limited says Gina Martin who educates the region through her Diverse Abilities business. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
From left are head brewer Darrin Finnerty, production manager Quinton Armstrong, and assistant brewer Scotia Siider at the Beach Fire Brewery. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River brewery wins gold at Canada Beer Cup

Ember Red Ale named top in its category

From left are head brewer Darrin Finnerty, production manager Quinton Armstrong, and assistant brewer Scotia Siider at the Beach Fire Brewery. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Kerri van Kooten-Perras’ giant pumpkin “Walter” won big at the Giant Pumpkins B.C. weigh-off, coming in at 1,152 lbs. Photo courtesy Kerri van Kooten-Perras

Campbell Riverite grows B.C.’s largest pumpkin

Pumpkin, named ‘Walter,’ weighs 1,152 pounds

Kerri van Kooten-Perras’ giant pumpkin “Walter” won big at the Giant Pumpkins B.C. weigh-off, coming in at 1,152 lbs. Photo courtesy Kerri van Kooten-Perras
Tour de Rock riders cruise down Dogwood Street on Sept. 26. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Tour de Rock raised half of their fundraising goal, and they’re only in Campbell River

Riders making stops across Island

Tour de Rock riders cruise down Dogwood Street on Sept. 26. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/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
Roxie the rock snake grows at Willows Beach in Oak Bay. As it grows, so does community, says a local placemaking organization. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Rock snake art project on Greater Victoria beach combats isolation

Youngster’s summer project grows online and in real life

Roxie the rock snake grows at Willows Beach in Oak Bay. As it grows, so does community, says a local placemaking organization. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
ShopAbilities at the Victoria Public Market at the Hudson selling their used books and goods. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

VIDEO: Employment for individuals with diverse abilities supported by Esquimalt business

The small business sells used books to support individuals with diverse abilities

ShopAbilities at the Victoria Public Market at the Hudson selling their used books and goods. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
The Swiftsure International Yacht Race had a slow start in 2019 due to light winds. (Black Press Media file photo)

World’s largest yacht race of its kind splashes back to Victoria for 78th time

More than 100 boats will take part in this year’s Swiftsure race

The Swiftsure International Yacht Race had a slow start in 2019 due to light winds. (Black Press Media file photo)
Afton Frost will be an MC for the Pride at the Tide event, and is one of the directors of North Island Pride. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River’s Pride Festival will be ‘just more of everything’, organizers say

Multiple days of celebration planned for 2023 Pride Festival

Afton Frost will be an MC for the Pride at the Tide event, and is one of the directors of North Island Pride. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Sharyn Sadauskas created the I’d Love to Talk initiative and routinely visits Greater Victoria to restock sign supplies in places such as Mocha House. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Yellow flower campaign inspires Vancouver Islanders to talk to each other

Parksville-based creator hopes folks will share in-person stories online – #idlovetotalk

Sharyn Sadauskas created the I’d Love to Talk initiative and routinely visits Greater Victoria to restock sign supplies in places such as Mocha House. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Bridge players Duncan Smith, left, Jim McAvoy, Doug Fraser, Sandra Fraser enjoy a post-game review at the Penny Farthing in Oak Bay. (Courtesy Monterey Bridge Club)

Greater Victoria bridge clubs boast 7 grand masters

Victoria hosts the American Contract Bridge League regional competition April 17 to 23

Bridge players Duncan Smith, left, Jim McAvoy, Doug Fraser, Sandra Fraser enjoy a post-game review at the Penny Farthing in Oak Bay. (Courtesy Monterey Bridge Club)
Sandra Chow emerges from the frigid Strait of Georgia by the Tyee Spit in Campbell River Friday morning. Photo courtesy Sandra Chow

Campbell Riverite doing 15 dips in 15 days to raise money to support unhoused population

Sandra Chow has done eight February ocean dips so far

Sandra Chow emerges from the frigid Strait of Georgia by the Tyee Spit in Campbell River Friday morning. Photo courtesy Sandra Chow
A massive overnight fire destroyed Bowser Automotive on Dec. 6, 2022. (Michael Briones photo)

Community steps up in wake of fire that razed Bowser’s only service station

Fundraiser scheduled after blaze destroyed Bowser Automotive in December

A massive overnight fire destroyed Bowser Automotive on Dec. 6, 2022. (Michael Briones photo)
Colin Eckstrand with his book and the Amazon page on his computer. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Magical experiences of youth provide inspiration

Chemainus resident documents his memoirs with positive messages

Colin Eckstrand with his book and the Amazon page on his computer. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The Red Hat Sooke Sirens enjoy a Vancouver Island wine tour in 2011. The fun social group is looking fpr new members. (Contributed photo)

Fun-loving Red Hat ladies looking for new members

Red Hat Sooke Sirens a great way to make new friends

The Red Hat Sooke Sirens enjoy a Vancouver Island wine tour in 2011. The fun social group is looking fpr new members. (Contributed photo)
This is the artwork of 20 year old Ezekiel, who is the oldest son of Shashi’s cousin Pascal and wife. He has captured a picture of life in a refugee camp as an aspiring artist. What this picture doesn’t tell you is that food from the NGO each month only lasts half the month, with no opportunity for work - they can only hope to find something to trade or sell to buy additional food. There is no school for the children in the refugee camp. This family had to escape for their safety from Congo to a Uganda refugee camp over a year ago. Photo supplied by Campbell River Christian Life Fellowship Church

Only about $2,000 left to bring refugee family to Campbell River

Family of seven has been in Ugandan refugee camp for three years

This is the artwork of 20 year old Ezekiel, who is the oldest son of Shashi’s cousin Pascal and wife. He has captured a picture of life in a refugee camp as an aspiring artist. What this picture doesn’t tell you is that food from the NGO each month only lasts half the month, with no opportunity for work - they can only hope to find something to trade or sell to buy additional food. There is no school for the children in the refugee camp. This family had to escape for their safety from Congo to a Uganda refugee camp over a year ago. Photo supplied by Campbell River Christian Life Fellowship Church
Finishing details at the Burden renovation. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Finishing details for real-time heritage home reno

TODAY IN BC: Following the Burden family through their real-time renovation

Finishing details at the Burden renovation. (HAVAN photo)