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Low lying areas like Tahsis are at more risk of tsunamis. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Tsunami Warning test coming to west coast of Island

Less an hour would pass between local earthquake and tsunami

Low lying areas like Tahsis are at more risk of tsunamis. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour, and Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, middle, release the final report of the Independent External Comprehensive Review into Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment in the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces in Ottawa on Monday, May 30, 2022. Also in attendance is Chief of the Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

NDP MPs introduce bills to help survivors of sexual assault within armed forces

Bills would establish Office of Ombud, remove military’s jurisdiction in sexual assault cases

Former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour, and Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, middle, release the final report of the Independent External Comprehensive Review into Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment in the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces in Ottawa on Monday, May 30, 2022. Also in attendance is Chief of the Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
The pontoons were attached and inflated. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
The pontoons were attached and inflated. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Beached whale simulation preps Vancouver Island DFO officers for the real thing

Simluation involved 1,500 lb dummy whale, real world conditions to be ‘as realistic as possible’

The pontoons were attached and inflated. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
The pontoons were attached and inflated. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
DFO will be in the vicinity of Stories Beach on Wednesday, Nov. 8 for a beached whale drill. Photo courtesy Google

DFO to hold beached whale drill south of Campbell River

Public may see simulated beached whale near Stories Beach area

DFO will be in the vicinity of Stories Beach on Wednesday, Nov. 8 for a beached whale drill. Photo courtesy Google
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
A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Crown given probe suggesting 3 RCMP officers be charged in B.C. man’s death

Independent report done into death of Jared Lowndes in parking lot of a Campbell River Tim Hortons

A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Lowndes file referred to Crown; 3 RCMP officers could face charges

IIO announced intention to file report in December, 2022

A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
We Wai Kum Chief Chris Roberts speaks during the announcement event, with Nanwakolas President Dallas Smith standing nearby. Photo courtesy B.C. Government/Youtube

Nanwakolas Council, WFP announce ‘Landmark’ forestry agreement

Four First Nations partnering to have greater role in forestry in mid- and North-Island

We Wai Kum Chief Chris Roberts speaks during the announcement event, with Nanwakolas President Dallas Smith standing nearby. Photo courtesy B.C. Government/Youtube
Campbell River RCMP. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Truck crashes into Campbell River bowling alley doors

Photo on social media shows truck stuck in doors of building

Campbell River RCMP. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
North Island Hospital – Campbell River and District. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

In-demand harm reduction supplies coming 24/7 outside 3 Island hospitals

New Care and Connection Kiosks coming to Campbell River, Nanaimo and Victoria hospitals

North Island Hospital – Campbell River and District. Photo by Alistair Taylor/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
Campbell River-born runner Aidan Anderson crossed the line first at this year’s Royal Victoria Marathon. Photo courtesy Royal Victoria Marathon

Vancouver Island man celebrates Royal Victoria Marathon win

Black Creek man beats course record for half marathon distance

Campbell River-born runner Aidan Anderson crossed the line first at this year’s Royal Victoria Marathon. Photo courtesy Royal Victoria Marathon
A former hotel at the corner of Island Highway and Park Road was the scene of a police shooting on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror

No charges for Campbell River officer who killed man wielding pellet pistol

IIO says officer ‘justified in his actions,’ exercised considerable restraint’ in shooting

A former hotel at the corner of Island Highway and Park Road was the scene of a police shooting on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror
Tour de Rock riders cruise down Dogwood Street on Sept. 26. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Tour de Rock riders cruise down Dogwood Street on Sept. 26. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
An example of a de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver float plane. This is not the plane that was involved in the accident. Image Credit: A Wikimedia Commons

Small plane crash on Vancouver Island; TSB deployed

Privately-owned De Havilland Beaver invovled in Wednesday accident

An example of a de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver float plane. This is not the plane that was involved in the accident. Image Credit: A Wikimedia Commons
On September 16, 2023 at approximately 1 pm, Campbell River RCMP were called to the 3900 block of the South Island Highway after a serious motor vehicle collision. Photo courtesy Campbell River RCMP
On September 16, 2023 at approximately 1 pm, Campbell River RCMP were called to the 3900 block of the South Island Highway after a serious motor vehicle collision. Photo courtesy Campbell River RCMP
Part of the facility includes a children’s play area. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Women and children fleeing violence find new haven in Campbell River

First residents able to move in to Eagle Harbour transitional women’s housing before end of year

Part of the facility includes a children’s play area. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
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
North Island College is asking people to open their homes to students for the coming school year. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

NIC asks people to open their homes to students this year

College partnering with Places 4 Students to alleviate housing pressures

North Island College is asking people to open their homes to students for the coming school year. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
Captain Moani Heimuli welcomes visitors to Hōkūle,a. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa docks in Campbell River on trip around Pacific

Voyage will bring Hōkūleʻa to over 100 Indigenous communities over next four years

Captain Moani Heimuli welcomes visitors to Hōkūle,a. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror