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Police watchdog calls for probe in wake of Lowndes no-charge decision

Police watchdog calls for probe in wake of Lowndes no-charge decision

None of the 15 IIO cases taken to trial where officers have not pled guilty have ended in conviction
Orphaned orca calf swims out of lagoon after being trapped for weeks

Orphaned orca calf swims out of lagoon after being trapped for weeks

Ehattesaht thankful for community support
Watering restrictions go in place May 1; time to be aware of your water use

Watering restrictions go in place May 1; time to be aware of your water use

Hospital lab closures not restricted to Campbell River: Island Health

Hospital lab closures not restricted to Campbell River: Island Health

Island Health acknowledges frustration for people when walk-ins cannot be accommodated
No charges in RCMP killing of Jared Lowndes shocks First Nations leaders

No charges in RCMP killing of Jared Lowndes shocks First Nations leaders

‘Casts doubt’ on support for, or faith in, the Independent Investigation Office
City of Campbell River extends program to encourage switch to heat pump

City of Campbell River extends program to encourage switch to heat pump

Offering a $350 top-up to the CleanBC Better Homes rebate
Quinsam River Chinook salmon release program underway

Quinsam River Chinook salmon release program underway

Crown says no charges in Lowndes shooting because of lack of evidence

Crown says no charges in Lowndes shooting because of lack of evidence

B.C. Prosecution Service says it can’t prove officers committed an offence in Campbell River shooting
No charges against police who shot Indigenous man in Campbell River: family

No charges against police who shot Indigenous man in Campbell River: family

Police watchdog referred file to crown to consider charges, family told charges will not proceed
Campbell River tourism operators, photographer raise $2,000 for wildlife rescue

Campbell River tourism operators, photographer raise $2,000 for wildlife rescue

Funds going to MARS Wildlife Rescue, OWL Rehabilitation