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Librarian Angela Gunther shows off some of the cool crafts at a Family Makerspace event at the Campbell Branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror

PHOTOS: Crafting fun at Campbell River Library

Family Makerspace takes place on Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m.

Librarian Angela Gunther shows off some of the cool crafts at a Family Makerspace event at the Campbell Branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror
Since launching as a duo in 2017, Rick Scott (right) and Nico Rhodes have amazed audiences with their musical alchemy in theatres, festivals and folk clubs around B.C. Photo contributed

‘It’s a wonderful collaboration’

Roots and Grooves’ Rick Scott discusses partnership with Nico Rhodes prior to Campbell River show

Since launching as a duo in 2017, Rick Scott (right) and Nico Rhodes have amazed audiences with their musical alchemy in theatres, festivals and folk clubs around B.C. Photo contributed
This is the second exposure notification this semester at École Phoenix Middle School. Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror

Potential COVID-19 exposure at Campbell River school

École Phoenix Middle school is the first local school in a month to record exposure

This is the second exposure notification this semester at École Phoenix Middle School. Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror
École Phoenix Middle School Grade 6/7 class aims to raise $7,000 for Canadian charity Water First. Contributed photo

Campbell River students raising money for water charity

École Phoenix Middle School Grade 6/7 class fundraiser runs until November 24

École Phoenix Middle School Grade 6/7 class aims to raise $7,000 for Canadian charity Water First. Contributed photo
Dana Collins, Managing Director of The Juniper Collective, named to the 2021 list of Canada’s 100 most powerful women by the Women’s Executive Network (CNW Group/The Juniper Collective)

Black Creek’s Dana Collins listed among Canada’s most powerful women

Forestry consultant making a name for bringing inclusion/diversity to the industry

Dana Collins, Managing Director of The Juniper Collective, named to the 2021 list of Canada’s 100 most powerful women by the Women’s Executive Network (CNW Group/The Juniper Collective)
Power outages affecting Quadra Island, and communities north of Campbell River. BC Hydro outages map

3,000 customers in communities north of Campbell River, and Quadra Island without power

Wires down due to high winds responsible for outages on Monday, Nov. 8

Power outages affecting Quadra Island, and communities north of Campbell River. BC Hydro outages map
MV Tachek had to skip a pair of sailings this morning due to high winds. BC Ferries photo

UPDATE: Poor weather results in ferry cancellations between Quadra Island and Cortes Island

Four sailings on the route have been cancelled on Monday morning

MV Tachek had to skip a pair of sailings this morning due to high winds. BC Ferries photo
A particularly large pumpkin a moment before it made impact at the annual pumpkin smash in Campbell River. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror

PHOTOS: Oh my ‘gourd’

Annual Campbell River pumpkin smash enjoyed by spectators and firefighters

A particularly large pumpkin a moment before it made impact at the annual pumpkin smash in Campbell River. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror
TEAAM Aeromedical President Miles Randall demonstrates how to load and unload patients from a helicopter in Campbell River on Nov. 4, 2021. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror

VIDEO: B.C. heli-rescue service set to open new base in Campbell River

TEAAM Aeromedical aims to fill a gap in pre-hospital care

TEAAM Aeromedical President Miles Randall demonstrates how to load and unload patients from a helicopter in Campbell River on Nov. 4, 2021. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror
Museum at Campbell River Curator Beth Boyce is pleased to release ‘Twas the Wreck of Northwestern. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror

Museum at Campbell River releases children’s book about SS Northwestern

Tale recalls hospitality of the locals/ sneaky salvaging after boat went aground in 1927

Museum at Campbell River Curator Beth Boyce is pleased to release ‘Twas the Wreck of Northwestern. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror
Room for improvement in SD72 student achievement. School District 72 logo

Campbell River school board discusses student achievement

Still ongoing disparity of outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students

Room for improvement in SD72 student achievement. School District 72 logo
Stand-up artist Ron James is touring again after an almost two year hiatus. Contributed photo

Canadian comedian bringing comedy catharsis to Campbell River

Ron James will play Tidemark Theatre on Monday, November 22

Stand-up artist Ron James is touring again after an almost two year hiatus. Contributed photo
Lunch at Allen’s is made up of Marc Jordan, Murray McLauchlan, Ian Thomas and Cindy Church. Contributed photo

‘That’s the wonderful thing about playing with friends’

Lunch at Allen’s performs at Campbell River’s Tidemark Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 4

Lunch at Allen’s is made up of Marc Jordan, Murray McLauchlan, Ian Thomas and Cindy Church. Contributed photo
Bob MacMillan throws a knee strike at Heart and Soul Muay Thai trainer, Chris Fair, during practice. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror

Muay Thai fighter looks to showcase skills in second match

Bob MacMillan will represent Campbell River’s Heart and Soul gym at Nov. 20 bout

Bob MacMillan throws a knee strike at Heart and Soul Muay Thai trainer, Chris Fair, during practice. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror
Jim Creighton set to release latest book, Mrs. Johnson and the Rabbit. Ronan O’Doherty/ The News

Campbell River author excited to release latest novel

Jim Creighton known for running Spirit Square and collection of short stories, eLKFallsbC

Jim Creighton set to release latest book, Mrs. Johnson and the Rabbit. Ronan O’Doherty/ The News
Vandalism was listed as the cause of an Oct. 26 power outage on South Island Highway in Campbell River. BC Hydro Outages Map

Vandals responsible for power outage in Campbell River

Power outage occurred at 9:15 a.m. and affected less than five customers

Vandalism was listed as the cause of an Oct. 26 power outage on South Island Highway in Campbell River. BC Hydro Outages Map
Many communities are without power after a strong storm surges along B.C.’s south coast. BC Hydro Outages Map

Power outages continue to be a problem on Quadra Island and Cortes Island

High winds have hindered technicians ferrying to problem spots on Quadra Island

Many communities are without power after a strong storm surges along B.C.’s south coast. BC Hydro Outages Map
Waves crash against the sea shore in Campbell River on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror

PHOTO/ VIDEO: Campbell River storm watching

Local sea shore gets pummelled with strong waves on Monday morning

Waves crash against the sea shore in Campbell River on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror
Choppy seas force cancellations on two local ferry routes. (Keili Bartlett/Black Press)

Ferries cancelled between Campbell River/ Quadra and Quadra/ Cortes

High winds are making the crossings too dangerous to risk on Monday morning

Choppy seas force cancellations on two local ferry routes. (Keili Bartlett/Black Press)
Campbell River fire crews attended a campfire that had gotten out of control in Nunn's Creek Park. Photo by Ronan O'Doherty / Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River fire crew extinguish small fire in Nunns Creek Park

No injuries reported

Campbell River fire crews attended a campfire that had gotten out of control in Nunn's Creek Park. Photo by Ronan O'Doherty / Campbell River Mirror