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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

 

The Hokulea vessel docked in Campbell River's Discovery Harbour Marina on Aug. 3, 2023. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Polynesian vessels to stop in Campbell River en route around Pacific Ocean

Four year voyage to bring attention to environmental issues and stewardship

 

James Sails reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 24. (Submitted by James Sails)

Retired soldier conquers Mount Everest, fulfilling lifelong dream

East Sooke resident journeys to top of world in mountaineering quest

 

Strathcona Gardens lifeguard Cianna Dunn keeps watch during a Campbell River Killer Whales practice. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Training funding boost coming to address Campbell River area lifeguard shortage

Island Health grant to be used to increase water safety skills in Strathcona Regional District

Strathcona Gardens lifeguard Cianna Dunn keeps watch during a Campbell River Killer Whales practice. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Styrofoam blocks and buoys washed up on the beach. Ashley Tapp photo

Fed’s response to banning foam from oceans ‘unreasonable, unacceptable and, quite frankly, lazy’

MP Rachel Blaney wrote letter to environment minister asking to follow Washington state’s example

Styrofoam blocks and buoys washed up on the beach. Ashley Tapp photo
Over 2,000 fish died in a tributary of Willow Creek in Campbell River this week. Photo courtesy Greenways Land Trust
Over 2,000 fish died in a tributary of Willow Creek in Campbell River this week. Photo courtesy Greenways Land Trust
Fire crews were called out Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023 to search for a missing man on Quamichan Lake. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)
Fire crews were called out Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023 to search for a missing man on Quamichan Lake. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)
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 District of Sooke awarded more than $122,000 in community grants this year. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

Council approves over $122K for non-profits in Sooke

Some councillors question process

The District of Sooke awarded more than $122,000 in community grants this year. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
Sandy Robertson, co-executive director of the Oaklands Community Association, surveys the damage after an early morning fire destroyed a chunk of the Victoria community garden in Oswald Park. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Sandy Robertson, co-executive director of the Oaklands Community Association, surveys the damage after an early morning fire destroyed a chunk of the Victoria community garden in Oswald Park. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
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Sooke proposes property tax hike of 9.3 per cent

Budget increase due to inflation and new requests

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Police executed a search warrant at the Devils Army Clubhouse on Petersen road in Campbell River on August 10, 2017. File photo

Former Campbell River Devils Army president convicted of 2016 first-degree murder

Guilty verdict delivered in the 2016 death of John Dillon Brown whose body was found near Sayward

Police executed a search warrant at the Devils Army Clubhouse on Petersen road in Campbell River on August 10, 2017. File photo
The Tidemark Theatre. Photo courtesy, Linda Allen.

Continuing a legacy: Jacquie Gordon’s legacy is giving back to the Tidemark Theatre

Endowment fund will benefit the Campbell River theatre she helped found in perpetuity

The Tidemark Theatre. Photo courtesy, Linda Allen.
Paramedic-assisted calls for drug poisoning and overdoses in Campbell River since 2016. Graphic by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror, data from BCEHS

Campbell River sees over 500 paramedic-attended drug poisoning or overdose calls in 2022

Highest year since start of public health emergency declared in 2016

Paramedic-assisted calls for drug poisoning and overdoses in Campbell River since 2016. Graphic by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror, data from BCEHS
Volunteers and staff at the Campbell River Food Bank pose with North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney (third from left) and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (second from right). Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Jagmeet Singh talks affordability, just transition, housing and health care

NDP leader addresses Islanders’ concerns during visit to Campbell River

Volunteers and staff at the Campbell River Food Bank pose with North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney (third from left) and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (second from right). Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Ray Watkins Elementary School in Gold River has been closed for two days after some staff and students reported itchiness, redness and welts. Photo courtesy Vancouver Island West School District

Pesticide traps cause of Gold River elementary school rash — Island Health

Students reported hives, itchiness and runny eyes, prompting closure of school

Ray Watkins Elementary School in Gold River has been closed for two days after some staff and students reported itchiness, redness and welts. Photo courtesy Vancouver Island West School District
Host Gerry Dee meets the Roberts family on Family Feud Canada, Season 4. From left are Dee, Sheryl Thompson, Julie Bronson, Robyn Ross, Iris Rayburn and Marian Atkinson. Photo courtesy CBC

We Wai Kum family represents Campbell River area on Family Feud Canada

Best part of experience was ‘joking around with Gerry Dee’ — contestant

Host Gerry Dee meets the Roberts family on Family Feud Canada, Season 4. From left are Dee, Sheryl Thompson, Julie Bronson, Robyn Ross, Iris Rayburn and Marian Atkinson. Photo courtesy CBC
Ryan Albert was last seen on May 11. His family continues to search for him. (Handout)      Shutterstock.com

‘We have no idea where he might be’: Sooke woman searches for missing son

Family hasn’t been in contact with the man since May

Ryan Albert was last seen on May 11. His family continues to search for him. (Handout)      Shutterstock.com
Gold River B.C. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Construction beginning on Connected Coast project in Gold River

Backbone for fibre optic network installation underway

Gold River B.C. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Kelvin Adams is trying to set up a blind curling team in Campbell River, after being inspired by the sport at a Canadian Council of the Blind winter sports event in Kelowna. Photo courtesy Kelvin Adams

Campbell Riverite wants to set up blind curling team

‘With sports activities like this … it’s more about creating community’ — Kelvin Adams

Kelvin Adams is trying to set up a blind curling team in Campbell River, after being inspired by the sport at a Canadian Council of the Blind winter sports event in Kelowna. Photo courtesy Kelvin Adams