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The Quadra Links project would have seen 20 RV sites at the Quadra Island Golf Course. Photo courtesy Strathcona Regional District

Quadra golf course RV park denied by Strathcona Regional District board

Hundreds of public comments, most opposing project, led director to vote against project

The Quadra Links project would have seen 20 RV sites at the Quadra Island Golf Course. Photo courtesy Strathcona Regional District
Chief Samuel Schooner of Nuxalk Nation speaks at a press conference in Williams Lake Jan. 12, appealing for information regarding the disappearance if Carl Schooner Jr. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

VIDEO: ‘This is a parent’s worst nightmare’; father of missing Bella Coola man

A $10,000 reward offered for information regarding disappearance of Carl Schooner Jr.

Chief Samuel Schooner of Nuxalk Nation speaks at a press conference in Williams Lake Jan. 12, appealing for information regarding the disappearance if Carl Schooner Jr. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Heavy rain expected over next 24-28 hours. (News file photo)
Heavy rain expected over next 24-28 hours. (News file photo)
Jesse Atton of AVI Health & Community Services, demonstrates how to use a Take Home Naloxone Kit at the Overdose Awareness Day held at Spirit Square on Friday. It was a day to remember friends and loved ones that have been lost and to celebrate those who survived. Stories were shared at the event and presentations were given on updates and information as well as training on the naloxone kits. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Drug poisoning overdose advisory issued for Campbell River area

Overdoses increasing in Campbell River — Island Health

Jesse Atton of AVI Health & Community Services, demonstrates how to use a Take Home Naloxone Kit at the Overdose Awareness Day held at Spirit Square on Friday. It was a day to remember friends and loved ones that have been lost and to celebrate those who survived. Stories were shared at the event and presentations were given on updates and information as well as training on the naloxone kits. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
BC Hydro’s former John Hart penstock corridor and the pedestrian crossing that leads to the Elk Falls suspension bridge. All trails leading to the suspension bridge will be closed Jan. 24 to 27. BC Hydro photo

Access to Elk Falls Suspension Bridge to be closed for four days

BC Hydro doing some tree-felling along the old penstock corridor

BC Hydro’s former John Hart penstock corridor and the pedestrian crossing that leads to the Elk Falls suspension bridge. All trails leading to the suspension bridge will be closed Jan. 24 to 27. BC Hydro photo
The warming centre in Tahsis, where people were without power in January, 2022. Photo courtesy SRD

Workshops to help build extreme temperature resiliency in North Island

Public invited to join in one of two workshops this month

The warming centre in Tahsis, where people were without power in January, 2022. Photo courtesy SRD
A new program to help divert food waste from landfills is coming this year. Photo by Marc Kitteringham, Campbell River Mirror

Municipal compost pickup coming to Campbell River

Comox Strathcona Waste Management will be delivering kitchen bins spring 2023

A new program to help divert food waste from landfills is coming this year. Photo by Marc Kitteringham, Campbell River Mirror
Recreational cannabis is legal in Canada on Oct. 17th. The City of Lacombe has spent the last year preparing bylaws to allow for the sale and consumption of recreational cannabis in the community. Black Press File Photo

Should B.C. allow cannabis lounges and cafes? Survey gets mixed reviews

Support high for cannabis consumption spaces among users, but police, health experts more cautions

Recreational cannabis is legal in Canada on Oct. 17th. The City of Lacombe has spent the last year preparing bylaws to allow for the sale and consumption of recreational cannabis in the community. Black Press File Photo
Campbell River Royal Bank. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Campbell River Royal Bank. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Properties on the shores of McIvor Lake are among the most valuable in Campbell River. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Discovery Islands, McIvor Lake, Painter-Barclay home to Campbell River’s most valuable addresses

Campbell River’s top 10 most valuable residential properties as provided by BC Assessment

Properties on the shores of McIvor Lake are among the most valuable in Campbell River. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
United Way BC is accepting applications for the Community Services Recovery Fund. Photo courtesy United Way BC

Applications open for $1.1 million post-COVID recovery fund

United Way British Columbia is a funder of the Government of Canada’s Community Services Relief Fund

United Way BC is accepting applications for the Community Services Recovery Fund. Photo courtesy United Way BC
Routes to Tofino will remain suspended until May. (Black Press file photo)

Vancouver Island Connector bus service paused after ridership plummets

Service between Victoria and Tofino, Nanaimo and Campbell River expected to resume in May

Routes to Tofino will remain suspended until May. (Black Press file photo)
One-day Anti-Racism Workshop for Workplaces in Campbell River and the Comox Valley will be facilitated by Evan Jolicoeur of Full Circle Consultancy. Photo contributed

Become a champion for diversity and inclusion in your workplace

Welcoming Communities Coalition presents an Anti-Racism Workshop for Workplaces

  • Jan 4, 2023
One-day Anti-Racism Workshop for Workplaces in Campbell River and the Comox Valley will be facilitated by Evan Jolicoeur of Full Circle Consultancy. Photo contributed
The Elk River Bridge on Highway 28 between Campbell River and Gold River. Google Maps

Work on Elk River bridge will require temporary road closure Jan. 11

there will be a short-term opening of road at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. to clear stopped traffic

The Elk River Bridge on Highway 28 between Campbell River and Gold River. Google Maps
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Impaired driving cause of New Year’s Eve power outage and seven roadside prohibitions

‘If you drink, don’t drive’ message still getting lost on some people

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo
Vancouver Island residents won big in lottery draws in 2022. (Black Press file photo)
Vancouver Island residents won big in lottery draws in 2022. (Black Press file photo)
Crews from two departments include Central Saanich responded to the aftermath of a collision on Highway 17 that sent this vehicle down an embankment near the future Keating Flyover. (Ryan Vantreight/Submitted)

Monday morning collision sends vehicle down Central Saanich embankment

Two women suffered non-critical injuries in incident that happened Monday morning at 10:30 a.m.

Crews from two departments include Central Saanich responded to the aftermath of a collision on Highway 17 that sent this vehicle down an embankment near the future Keating Flyover. (Ryan Vantreight/Submitted)
Shawn Decaire from Kwesa Place unveils the “Angel Pod” tiny home concept at the Campbell River Art Gallery. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

The top stories of 2022 from campbellrivermirror.com

Look back over the most-read online stories by Mirror journalists

Shawn Decaire from Kwesa Place unveils the “Angel Pod” tiny home concept at the Campbell River Art Gallery. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
The area around Rebecca Spit Provincial Park on Quadra Island was inundated during high tide on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Photo courtesy Marie Mallis

King tide encroaches on Quadra Island road

‘Highest I’ve ever seen’ — Witness

The area around Rebecca Spit Provincial Park on Quadra Island was inundated during high tide on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Photo courtesy Marie Mallis
The new charging station in Sayward opened on Dec. 20. Photo courtesy BC Hydro

Electric Vehicle charger opened in Sayward

Charging station can add 50 km of range in 10 minutes

The new charging station in Sayward opened on Dec. 20. Photo courtesy BC Hydro