Marissa Tiel

MARS Wildlife Hospital just got approval for a new ambassador bird. They are hoping the community will help come up with a name for the bird, currently known as Barred Owl 783. Here, Barred Owl 783 stretches their wings as they’re accompanied by MARS President Warren Warttig on Oct. 11, 2020. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

Hoot, hoot: MARS Wildlife Centre looks for name for new ambassador bird

Barred Owl 783 came to the wildlife centre after crashing into a window last fall

MARS Wildlife Hospital just got approval for a new ambassador bird. They are hoping the community will help come up with a name for the bird, currently known as Barred Owl 783. Here, Barred Owl 783 stretches their wings as they’re accompanied by MARS President Warren Warttig on Oct. 11, 2020. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
Declan Guichon and his mom Cassandra enjoy the StrongStart space at Marie Sharpe Elementary School in Williams Lake, B.C. Campbell River’s StrongStart centres will be reopening this month. Black Press File Photo

Campbell River StrongStart centres get reopening dates

Cedar and Sandowne centres to reopen Oct. 16, Georgia Park on Oct. 26

Declan Guichon and his mom Cassandra enjoy the StrongStart space at Marie Sharpe Elementary School in Williams Lake, B.C. Campbell River’s StrongStart centres will be reopening this month. Black Press File Photo

Two fan-favourite hockey players return to stomping grounds

Cody Savey and Jory Swanson are back with the Campbell River Storm

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Storm lose 4-3 on the road before winning at home 7-2

Strong winds blowing into Campbell River this afternoon

Environment Canada issues a special weather statement

Pair of local businesses fundraise for Transitions Society

Eden Street Salon and Hermosa Boutique collected socks and underwear for women in need

COVID-19 case confirmed at Carihi Secondary School

Potential exposure at the school occurred Sept. 28

Campbell River Storm welcomes third goalie

Carsten Shrimpton joins team from Chilliwack Jets

Campbell River School Board chooses to fund sick leave replacement over outdoor education

Sick leave costs could double this year as district asks sick staff to stay home

Campbell River School District outlines COVID-19 notification protocol

No cases of COVID-19 have been found in Campbell River classrooms

Campbell River Storm begin delayed VIJHL season unbeaten

Storm faced Comox Valley Glacier Kings in first weekend of regular season play

Campbell River classrooms remain COVID-free: school district

Superintendent asked community to remain committed to keeping spread of COVID-19 low

Yoga class launching for people with mild brain injuries

Grey Matter Yoga will be offered for free in October

Follow the frog: Greenways Loop signed for Go By Bike event

On Oct. 3, dress in green and get out on the newly-signed Greenways Loop

Full driver doors coming to Campbell River buses

BC Transit announced the safety upgrades last week

Woman injured during rollover on Hwy. 28

Incident took place Saturday evening near Strathcona Lodge

Tidemark Theatre and Chamber of Commerce join forces to launch two new TV shows

Show will explore the arts, community, culture and local industry through conversation

Campbell River Storm set to face Comox Valley in season opener

Fan attendance remains a question mark, but broadcast gets boost

Art+Earth Festival gets growing this weekend

Find out what events are in-person and what’s happening online

Top-10 scorer from KIJHL acquired by Campbell River Storm

Breckin Erichuk expected to join the team in early October