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Island pair arrested, charged with forcible confinement, extortion, assault

Campbell River Street Crime Unit uncovers situation during drug trafficking investigation

 

Donovan James, Kristin Logan and their daughter Cipher will be together this Christmas after Logan’s cancer surgery at the University of Washington Medical Centre. Photo: GoFundMe

Island cancer patient abandons B.C. healthcare to seek treatment in U.S.

Case becomes lightning rod for issues plaguing cancer treatment in the province.

 

Canada’s first 42’ cruiser to be equipped with Yamaha Quad 450HP Outboards. Photo courtesy EagleCraft

Campbell River boat builder makes Canadian maritime history

First 42’ Cruiser with Yamaha Quad 450HP Outboards in Canada

  • Dec 6, 2023

 

Attending the Nov. 28 press conference to present an Indigenous-led finfish aquaculture transition framework are: Thomas Smith, Deputy Chief Isaiah Robinson, Dallas Smith, Chief Simon Tom, Brian Assu, and James Wallas. Photo contributed

B.C. Indigenous coalition releases salmon-farm plan for their territories

Group in Ottawa lobbying for continuation of in-ocean aquaculture under First Nations guidance

Attending the Nov. 28 press conference to present an Indigenous-led finfish aquaculture transition framework are: Thomas Smith, Deputy Chief Isaiah Robinson, Dallas Smith, Chief Simon Tom, Brian Assu, and James Wallas. Photo contributed
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Gun-wielding assault suspect driving blue side-by-side sought by RCMP

Campbell River RCMP seeking public assistance after York Road incident Nov. 23

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo
Environment and Climate Change Strategy Minister George Heyman presents Conservation Officer Steve Petrovcic with his award at the BC Legislature in Victoria. Photo: Conservation Officer Service/Facebook

Vancouver Island Conservation Officer named Officer of the Year

Recognized for building partnerships with First Nation communities and as a passionate instructor

Environment and Climate Change Strategy Minister George Heyman presents Conservation Officer Steve Petrovcic with his award at the BC Legislature in Victoria. Photo: Conservation Officer Service/Facebook
A bear snaps at a person who attempted to touch the animal's back while it fed on a salmon carcass on a beach of the Campbell River in September, 2023. (bl00k_/INSTAGRAM)

VIDEO: Man petting eating bear in Campbell River sparks outrage online

Bear seen eating a salmon at the edge of the water and members of the group attempt to take selfies with it

A bear snaps at a person who attempted to touch the animal's back while it fed on a salmon carcass on a beach of the Campbell River in September, 2023. (bl00k_/INSTAGRAM)
Photo by Kira Erickson

Cries for help manage to get the goat of B.C. Good Samaritan

Police hoofing it to report of possible cliff fall find distress of an unexpected nature

Photo by Kira Erickson
Campbell River Search and Rescue volunteers practice navigating/searching in the bush at night during a recent Tuesday night training session. Photo: Campbell River Search and Rescue/Facebook

Campbell River Search and Rescue volunteers locate missing mushroom picker

‘Four hours of bushwhacking through wet, dense, forest and traversing old logging roads’

Campbell River Search and Rescue volunteers practice navigating/searching in the bush at night during a recent Tuesday night training session. Photo: Campbell River Search and Rescue/Facebook
On Nov. 3, Campbell River RCMP responded to a complaint of a possible abduction and subsequent extortion of a 39-year-old man. RCMP patch photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Three arrested after possible abduction and extortion in Campbell River

Two of the accused were held in custody while the third was released

On Nov. 3, Campbell River RCMP responded to a complaint of a possible abduction and subsequent extortion of a 39-year-old man. RCMP patch photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Campbell River police officers injured in two separate violent incidents

Situations exemplify dangers officers face every day: RCMP inspector

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo
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
Part of the encampment at Nunns Creek Park that clean up crews had not reached yet. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Operation cleans up homeless camp in Campbell River’s Nunns Creek Park

Individuals are permitted to remain sheltering on site, provided they follow certain criteria

Part of the encampment at Nunns Creek Park that clean up crews had not reached yet. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
The Emergency Room at North Island Hospital – Campbell River and District could be impacted by the closure of the city’s last walk-in clinic, Citizens for Quality Health Care says. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

North Island community to lose its last walk-in medical clinic Nov. 17

Closing Campbell River’s last walk-in clinic impacts families, hospital ER: health advocate

The Emergency Room at North Island Hospital – Campbell River and District could be impacted by the closure of the city’s last walk-in clinic, Citizens for Quality Health Care says. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Drugs and Cash seized from recent drug trafficking Investigation. RCMP photo

Arrested for trafficking, man goes back out on street, gets arrested again

Campbell River RCMP seize drugs and cash from suspect twice in eight days

Drugs and Cash seized from recent drug trafficking Investigation. RCMP photo
One person has died in an Oct. 30, 2023 RV fire on Lambeth Road near the Oyster River. Campbell River Mirror/Apple maps

One person dies in fire south of Campbell River

Fifth wheel RV fully engulfed in flames

One person has died in an Oct. 30, 2023 RV fire on Lambeth Road near the Oyster River. Campbell River Mirror/Apple maps
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
Being a neighbour of Campbell River’s Overdose Prevention Site is proving a challenge for downtownl businesses. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

13-year-old overdoses in downtown Campbell River restaurant

Young staff confronted by traumatic incident; mayor assures council sees what’s going on

Being a neighbour of Campbell River’s Overdose Prevention Site is proving a challenge for downtownl businesses. Photo by Alistair Taylor/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