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Alistair Taylor

Alistair Taylor

Alistair Taylor has been a writer and editor with Black Press since 1989, most of those years spent as editor of the Campbell River Mirror. He has covered virtually every aspect of community news over the years. Away from the office, he considers himself an avid outdoorsperson and music lover and enjoys volunteering his time with Special Olympics, Scouts Canada and Rivercity Players.

Phone
250-287-9227 ext. 2209
Email
alistair.taylor@campbellrivermirror.com

Recent Work by Alistair

My hometown Vancouver Island views rival the best in a spectacular province

My hometown Vancouver Island views rival the best in a spectacular province

In these days of tariffs and talks of annexation, it's time to clear the mind with thoughts of more pleasant things — like the view
TAYLOR: Our less-than-perfect Christmas tree reminds us of what's important

TAYLOR: Our less-than-perfect Christmas tree reminds us of what's important

Hunting for your own Christmas tree on designated Crown land a tradition worth adopting
The Washboard Union brings their big sound indoors on Island tour

The Washboard Union brings their big sound indoors on Island tour

One of Canada's top country bands brings their Grab the Wheels and Go Tour to Vancouver Island
Would a conservative by any other name do as well as the B.C. Conservatives?

Would a conservative by any other name do as well as the B.C. Conservatives?

The Oct. 19 B.C. provincial election proved that the province is still divided relatively evenly between left and right. This is nothing new
You can now take a BC Transit bus from Victoria to Campbell River

You can now take a BC Transit bus from Victoria to Campbell River

The last gap in an alternative form of travel between most of Vancouver Island's major urban centres was bridged in mid-September.
Clam garden restoration revives millennia-old First Nation food source

Clam garden restoration revives millennia-old First Nation food source

Archaeological evidence shows a clam garden being restored east of Campbell River during the spring and summer of 2024 has been in use for nearly 4,000 years
B.C. salmon farmers have message for Liberals meeting on Vancouver Island

B.C. salmon farmers have message for Liberals meeting on Vancouver Island

The BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) took advantage of the federal Liberal Party's presence on Vancouver Island to urge them to re-evaluate their plan to force fish farms to relocate to land-based technology by 2029
Vancouver Islander fascinated by watching heron chicks grow

Vancouver Islander fascinated by watching heron chicks grow

Campbell River resident Joy Cote has been able to watch two families of Great Blue Herons grow before her eyes
Competitors toil in the hot sun at Campbell River Salmon Festival

Competitors toil in the hot sun at Campbell River Salmon Festival

It was a hot day Saturday, Aug. 10, the second day of the Campbell River Salmon Festival, and while spectators enjoyed blue skies and great food, the competitors in the festival two components – Logger Sports and Highland Gathering – sweated it out
East Vancouver Islanders urged to prepare for hot temperatures

East Vancouver Islanders urged to prepare for hot temperatures

No heat emergency has been declared by the province but elevated temperatures are expected into Saturday
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