Strathcona Regional District

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

 

A landfill dig is seen at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre in 2021. Staff have nearly completed the second "cell," which was on-display during a public tour on Saturday (July 8, 2023). File photo

New landfill dig ‘99% ready’ in Comox Valley, according to staff

State-of-the-art project discussed during staff guided tour on Saturday

 

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

 

People supporting the forestry industry walk down Shoppers Row in Campbell River. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

North Island hopes to create better voice for resource-based community concerns

Strathcona Regional District to set up natural resources committee, invite neighbours to take part

People supporting the forestry industry walk down Shoppers Row in Campbell River. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
Tahsis director Martin Davis is concerned about local tsunamis. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Canada’s Early Earthquake Warning system won’t warn against Vancouver Island tsunamis

Localized warning against tsunamis a complex challenge

Tahsis director Martin Davis is concerned about local tsunamis. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Tahsis is 66 km from Gold River, which is the closest community with a grocery store, since the Gold River Co-op opened. The Strathcona Regional District is looking into a bus service along the route between Tahsis and Campbell River, as well as one from Kyuquot to Campbell River. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Bus service might be coming to remote communities on Island’s northwest coast

Zeballos, Woss, Sayward and Tahsis might benefit from Strathcona Regional District push

Tahsis is 66 km from Gold River, which is the closest community with a grocery store, since the Gold River Co-op opened. The Strathcona Regional District is looking into a bus service along the route between Tahsis and Campbell River, as well as one from Kyuquot to Campbell River. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Brenda Leigh has been fined $150 by Elections BC for breaking advertising rules during the municipal elections in September. (Mirror file photo)

Strathcona Regional District candidate fined for election ad violation

Brenda Leigh fined $150

Brenda Leigh has been fined $150 by Elections BC for breaking advertising rules during the municipal elections in September. (Mirror file photo)
For Rent. Photo by Marc Kitteringham - Campbell River Mirror

Three of five top reasons for homelessness related to income: report

Average housing unstable person in Campbell River is a woman aged 26-45 living with a partner

For Rent. Photo by Marc Kitteringham - Campbell River Mirror
Aquaculture will be one of the key focus areas of the study. (Photo courtesy Grieg Seafood BC)

Federal and provincial governments give North Island $250,000 for labour market study

Funding to build report on labour market, attract medical professionals to region

Aquaculture will be one of the key focus areas of the study. (Photo courtesy Grieg Seafood BC)
Wildfire protection is being planned for residents in the Surge Narrows area. Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Service

Outer Discovery Islands residents consider wildfire brigade to combat growing threat

Strathcona Regional District collecting feedback about establishing new service

Wildfire protection is being planned for residents in the Surge Narrows area. Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Service
Zeballos, which was threatened in 2018 by a wildfire, was without a fire department for the summer. The department was reinstated on Sept. 27, 2022. Campbell River Mirror file photo

Zeballos reinstates volunteer fire department

Village was without fire department since late May

Zeballos, which was threatened in 2018 by a wildfire, was without a fire department for the summer. The department was reinstated on Sept. 27, 2022. Campbell River Mirror file photo
The fire in question, located just east of Tahsis on this map, has grown to 25 hectares since Aug. 22. Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Dashboard

Out-of-control fire near Woss grows to 25 hectares

Remote nature of blaze prompts modified response from Coastal Fire Centre

The fire in question, located just east of Tahsis on this map, has grown to 25 hectares since Aug. 22. Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Dashboard
Jim Abram, pictured in 2017, is stepping back from his long-time role as Discovery Islands, Mainland Inlets director for the Strathcona Regional District. File photo

Long-time Strathcona Regional District director Jim Abram not seeking re-election

Abram citing health concerns, stress as reasons to step back after 35 years on job

Jim Abram, pictured in 2017, is stepping back from his long-time role as Discovery Islands, Mainland Inlets director for the Strathcona Regional District. File photo
Strathcona Regional District office. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

‘Significant number’ of meeting-pay claims by SRD director need further review – report

All meetings claimed covered by bylaw, Quadra Director says

Strathcona Regional District office. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
A bike park slated for Blenkin Memorial Park on Quadra Island will be proceeding. Photo courtesy Google Streetview

Quadra Island bike park moving forward despite Strathcona Regional District’s reservations

Project to proceed subject to lease amendment protecting regional district

A bike park slated for Blenkin Memorial Park on Quadra Island will be proceeding. Photo courtesy Google Streetview
The Strathcona Regional District has seen housing costs rise faster than income rates. Photo by Marc Kitteringham - Campbell River Mirror

Housing cost vs. income gap means affordability not improving soon: SRD review

‘Dramatic interventions’ from government would help lessen housing pressure — housing consultant

The Strathcona Regional District has seen housing costs rise faster than income rates. Photo by Marc Kitteringham - Campbell River Mirror
The warming centre in Tahsis, which experienced multiple power outages this winter (21/22). Photo courtesy SRD

Strathcona Regional District directors have power grid resiliency on their minds

Micro-grids, proactive tree maintenance and self sufficiency all pitched for UBCM conference meeting

The warming centre in Tahsis, which experienced multiple power outages this winter (21/22). Photo courtesy SRD
Strathcona Dam. BC Hydro photo

Strathcona Dam project overcomes design obstacle

BC Hydro aims to start construction on water discharge update project in 2025

Strathcona Dam. BC Hydro photo
The Strathcona Regional District will be inviting local First Nations to have a seat at the board table. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Area First Nations to be invited to sit at Strathcona Regional District board table

Regional district sends letter to province saying they support reconciliation measures

The Strathcona Regional District will be inviting local First Nations to have a seat at the board table. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
An agreement that the City of Campbell River provide the Tlowitsis First Nation with bulk drinking water got consent from the Strathcona Regional District after directors’ concerns were addressed. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Bulk water agreement for Tlowitsis First Nation gets Strathcona Regional District green light

SRD Director’s questions about project answered by City of Campbell River

An agreement that the City of Campbell River provide the Tlowitsis First Nation with bulk drinking water got consent from the Strathcona Regional District after directors’ concerns were addressed. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror