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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)
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
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
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
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
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
Quinn Sirignano sits on dad Rocky Sirignano’s shoulders, looking at a giant sea star held by mom Serena at last year’s release day, marking the end of the 2022 Discovery Passage Aquarium season. The aquarium re-opens for the year on May 20. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

New exhibits, creatures and more on deck for Discovery Passage Aquarium’s 2023 season

Campbell River-based aquarium to open May 20

Quinn Sirignano sits on dad Rocky Sirignano’s shoulders, looking at a giant sea star held by mom Serena at last year’s release day, marking the end of the 2022 Discovery Passage Aquarium season. The aquarium re-opens for the year on May 20. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
An adult male gypsy or spongy moth. (Government of B.C.)

Province to spray for spongy moths in Campbell River this spring

Population of spongy moths has been growing in Campbell River area

An adult male gypsy or spongy moth. (Government of B.C.)
Vancouver-based writer Will Richter won the 2023 CBC Short Story Prize. Richter grew up in Campbell River. Photo by Will Richter

Vancouver Island-raised writer wins CBC national Short Story Prize

Just a Howl earns Campbell River-raised Will Richter a $6,000 prize

Vancouver-based writer Will Richter won the 2023 CBC Short Story Prize. Richter grew up in Campbell River. Photo by Will Richter
A documentary called Tsunami 11th Relative will be shown in various North Island communities this spring. Photo courtesy Strathcona Regional District

Tsunami documentary in North Island communities

Film part of tsunami emergency preparedness info nights

A documentary called Tsunami 11th Relative will be shown in various North Island communities this spring. Photo courtesy Strathcona Regional District
Alex Cuba with a guitar. Photo courtesy Tidemark Theatre

Cuban-Canadian Grammy winner Alex Cuba hits Campbell River in September

Show taking place Sept. 21 on the Tidemark stage

Alex Cuba with a guitar. Photo courtesy Tidemark Theatre
The Campbell River Blind Curling team are from left to right Richard (sighted guide), Kelvin, Maureen, Jeremy, Arthur, and Bruce (Coach). Photo courtesy Kelvin Adams

Campbell River blind curling team takes second place at western championships

Record tied after round-robin play, placement came down to game scores

The Campbell River Blind Curling team are from left to right Richard (sighted guide), Kelvin, Maureen, Jeremy, Arthur, and Bruce (Coach). Photo courtesy Kelvin Adams
Wei Wai Kum Chief Chris Roberts (left) speaks at the signing of a protocol Feb. 27, 2023 in Nanaimo between the Wei Wai Kum First Nation, We Wai Kai First Nation and the Myra Falls Mine. We Wai Kai Chief Ronnie Chickite holds a carved paddle to be presented to Myra Falls general manager Adam Foulstone. Photo contributed

Deal reached between 2 First Nations and Vancouver Island copper and zinc mine

Wei Wai Kum and We Wai Kai Nations sign historic agreement with the Myra Falls mine

Wei Wai Kum Chief Chris Roberts (left) speaks at the signing of a protocol Feb. 27, 2023 in Nanaimo between the Wei Wai Kum First Nation, We Wai Kai First Nation and the Myra Falls Mine. We Wai Kai Chief Ronnie Chickite holds a carved paddle to be presented to Myra Falls general manager Adam Foulstone. Photo contributed
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Lower mainland residents charged for drug trafficking in Campbell River

Multiple charges of trafficking in a controlled substance were approved Feb. 13…

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo
Rebecca Spit Provincial Park was the site of an alleged incident of uttering threats Feb. 9, 2022. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Quadra Island RCMP looking to identify suspect after elderly man threatened with his own cane

Quadra Island RCMP are looking for a male in his 40s after…

Rebecca Spit Provincial Park was the site of an alleged incident of uttering threats Feb. 9, 2022. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Rebecca Spit Provincial Park was the site of an alleged incident of uttering threats Feb. 9, 2022. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Quadra RCMP looking to identify suspect after elderly man threatened with his own cane

Quadra Island RCMP are looking for a male in his 40s after…

Rebecca Spit Provincial Park was the site of an alleged incident of uttering threats Feb. 9, 2022. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Roots, tree trunks and mud pile up against a parkade that collapsed in a mudslide at the 700 block of South Island Highway in Campbell River Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. The City of Campbell River lifted a state of local emergency Feb. 3 after a geotechnical investagtion was concluded. File photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Geotechnical investigation concludes; state of local emergency lifts at mudslide

Report confirms the necessary steps taken by the city to support public safety – mayor

Roots, tree trunks and mud pile up against a parkade that collapsed in a mudslide at the 700 block of South Island Highway in Campbell River Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. The City of Campbell River lifted a state of local emergency Feb. 3 after a geotechnical investagtion was concluded. File photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Jamie Prodaehl is being remembered as a mainstay of Brown's Bay Packing who never missed a day of work in 27 years. brownsbaypacking.ca photo

‘Mainstay’ of Brown’s Bay Packing for 27 years lost to workplace accident

The staff and management of Brown’s Bay Packing is mourning the loss…

Jamie Prodaehl is being remembered as a mainstay of Brown's Bay Packing who never missed a day of work in 27 years. brownsbaypacking.ca photo
Jamie Prodaehl is being remembered as a mainstay of Brown's Bay Packing who never missed a day of work in 27 years. brownsbaypacking.ca photo

Island packing plant mourns loss of ‘mainstay’ employee to industrial accident

WorkSafeBC investigation underway

Jamie Prodaehl is being remembered as a mainstay of Brown's Bay Packing who never missed a day of work in 27 years. brownsbaypacking.ca photo