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Campbell River native Olivia Knowles, pictured here, signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps last spring. Her team advanced to the Isobel Cup finals this weekend. Photo courtesy Kayla Franz/Minnesota Whitecaps

Minnesota Whitecaps defender Olivia Knowles remembers humble Campbell River beginnings

Knowles all-time leader in games played at University of Minnesota, played boys hockey until 15

Oceanside Generals Brady Van Herk keeps jabbing the puck against Campbell River Storm’s Nick Peters that eventually went in to win 3-2 Game 3 of the VIHL North Division final in overtime. (Michael Briones photo)

Overtime goal lifts Generals over Storm in Game 3 of VIJHL North Division final

Oceanside now leads series 2-1

Carter De Boer drives to the net and scores the Campbell River Storm’s only goal in a 4-1 loss to the Oceanside Generals in Game 2 of the VIJHL North Division final at Rod Brind’Amour Arena on Friday, March 17. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Oceanside Generals knot series with Campbell River Storm with 4-1 victory

Game 3 in North Division final goes tonight in Oceanside

Campbell Riverite Tyler Turner took home gold from the para-snowboarding world championships earlier this month. Photo courtesy Luc Percival

Campbell River para-snowboarder defends world championship title

Tyler Turner wins gold in only competition this year

Campbell Riverite Tyler Turner took home gold from the para-snowboarding world championships earlier this month. Photo courtesy Luc Percival
Carihi’s Nathan Kerluck captured silver in the all-around at BC Provincial Gymnastic Championships, March 9-11 at Windsor Secondary in North Vancouver. Photo Courtesy Sandra Toohey

Carihi High student has impressive showing at Gymnastic Championships

Nathan Kerluck got a gold, three silvers during his performance in Vancouver

  • Mar 16, 2023
Carihi’s Nathan Kerluck captured silver in the all-around at BC Provincial Gymnastic Championships, March 9-11 at Windsor Secondary in North Vancouver. Photo Courtesy Sandra Toohey
The Campbell River Blind Curling team are from left to right Richard (sighted guide), Kelvin, Maureen, Jeremy, Arthur, and Bruce (Coach). Photo courtesy Kelvin Adams

Campbell River blind curling team takes second place at western championships

Record tied after round-robin play, placement came down to game scores

The Campbell River Blind Curling team are from left to right Richard (sighted guide), Kelvin, Maureen, Jeremy, Arthur, and Bruce (Coach). Photo courtesy Kelvin Adams
Campbell River gymnast Jackson Martin comes back from the Canada Games with a silver medal earned as a member of Team BC. Photo contributed

Campbell River gymnast Jackson Martin brings home medals from Canada Games

Next up will be the Canadian Championships

  • Mar 15, 2023
Campbell River gymnast Jackson Martin comes back from the Canada Games with a silver medal earned as a member of Team BC. Photo contributed
The U12 Cougars were one of the eight teams that represented the CRYSA in the Surrey Mayor’s Cup this past weekend. Photo courtesy Campbell River Youth Soccer Association

Campbell River rep teams take part in Surrey Mayor’s cup soccer tourney

Eight teams were part of the 350 taking part in annual tournament

  • Mar 15, 2023
The U12 Cougars were one of the eight teams that represented the CRYSA in the Surrey Mayor’s Cup this past weekend. Photo courtesy Campbell River Youth Soccer Association
The only retiring Swicked Cycles owner James Durand expects he'll do is retiring customers' bikes. Photo submitted

What is Better than New Bike Day?

By James Durand For years, when I get a new bike, which…

The only retiring Swicked Cycles owner James Durand expects he'll do is retiring customers' bikes. Photo submitted
Small cutthroat big fun on local rivers. Dave Fife photo

The hunt for cutthroat trout can be fun with the warmer weather approaching

By Don Daniels When I first arrived on Vancouver Island with fly…

Small cutthroat big fun on local rivers. Dave Fife photo
File - Campbell River Storm forward Mitchell Finner (19) is hounded by Comox Valley Glacier KIngs’ Matthew Jackson during game seven of their VIJHL quarterfinal playoff at Rod Brind’Amour Arena Friday, March 10, 2023. The Storm won the game 5-4 in overtime and took the series before a sold-out home crowd. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Storm’s Rauser, Generals’ Hannibal talk ahead of VIJHL North Division final

League-leading Oceanside scored 29 goals vs Campbell River in sweep of regular season series

File - Campbell River Storm forward Mitchell Finner (19) is hounded by Comox Valley Glacier KIngs’ Matthew Jackson during game seven of their VIJHL quarterfinal playoff at Rod Brind’Amour Arena Friday, March 10, 2023. The Storm won the game 5-4 in overtime and took the series before a sold-out home crowd. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Campbell River Storm forward Mitchell Finner (19) is hounded by Comox Valley Glacier KIngs’ Matthew Jackson during game seven of their VIJHL quarterfinal playoff at Rod Brind’Amour Arena Friday, March 10, 2023. The Storm won the game 5-4 in overtime and took the series before a sold-out home crowd. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River Storm eliminate Comox Valley Glacier Kings in game seven overtime

Sold-out crowd watches see-saw battle involving nine goals

Campbell River Storm forward Mitchell Finner (19) is hounded by Comox Valley Glacier KIngs’ Matthew Jackson during game seven of their VIJHL quarterfinal playoff at Rod Brind’Amour Arena Friday, March 10, 2023. The Storm won the game 5-4 in overtime and took the series before a sold-out home crowd. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Sit skier Kevin Monk, 24, rips down Whiskey Jack on March 5. (Nora O’Malley photo)

VIDEO: Vancouver Island sit skier chasing Paralympic dreams

On the morning ride up Mount Washington’s Hawk Chair after a luscious…

Sit skier Kevin Monk, 24, rips down Whiskey Jack on March 5. (Nora O’Malley photo)
The only retiring Swicked Cycles owner James Durand expects he'll do is retiring customers' bikes. Photo submitted

The Mighty Ducks

By James Durand My kids wanted to watch the Mighty Ducks last…

  • Mar 8, 2023
The only retiring Swicked Cycles owner James Durand expects he'll do is retiring customers' bikes. Photo submitted
An assortment of old fly patterns ready to go. Don Daniels photo

Enjoying indoor fishing activity during the cold weather

By Don Daniels During the winter months around Vancouver Island and Campbell…

  • Mar 8, 2023
An assortment of old fly patterns ready to go. Don Daniels photo
The Comox Valley Glacier Kings and Campbell River Storm faced off Saturday at the CV Sports Centre in Game 4 in their VIJHL playoff series. Scott Stanfield photo

Comox Valley dominates, forces Game five

Early first and second period goals key to 4-1 over Campbell River Storm

The Comox Valley Glacier Kings and Campbell River Storm faced off Saturday at the CV Sports Centre in Game 4 in their VIJHL playoff series. Scott Stanfield photo
Forward Justin Gyori buries an empty net goal late in the third period, to give the Campbell River Storm a 4-1 victory Friday night and a three games to none series lead. Photo Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Storm’s timely penalty kill, quick markers give them 4-1 victory

Campbell River now just one win away in advancing in VIJHL playoffs

Forward Justin Gyori buries an empty net goal late in the third period, to give the Campbell River Storm a 4-1 victory Friday night and a three games to none series lead. Photo Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
Forwards Mitchell Finner, right, and Aodhan Hildebrandt take a face off during Game 1 of their North Division semi-final series. Photo Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror.

Storm coach Rauser: even being up two games, “every game is important”

Game three tonight at Rod Brind’Amour arena

Forwards Mitchell Finner, right, and Aodhan Hildebrandt take a face off during Game 1 of their North Division semi-final series. Photo Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror.
Ronnie Paterson (inset) was a member of the Canadian men’s national hockey team that competed at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The White Rock Whalers owner is a B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee. (The Canadian Press photo)

Junior ‘B’ hockey team owner Ronnie Paterson ‘very proud’ to be BCHHF 2023 inductee

Former Team Canada goalie saw ‘Miracle’ game at Lake Placid at 1980 Olympics

Ronnie Paterson (inset) was a member of the Canadian men’s national hockey team that competed at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The White Rock Whalers owner is a B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee. (The Canadian Press photo)
Campbell River Storm goalie Nick Peters stops Comox Valley Glacier King forward Alex Bend in first-period action of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoff match. The Storm won 5-2 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Photo by Terry Farrell

Campbell River leads Comox Valley 2-0 in VIJHL playoffs

The Campbell River Storm has jumped out to a 2-0 lead over…

Campbell River Storm goalie Nick Peters stops Comox Valley Glacier King forward Alex Bend in first-period action of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoff match. The Storm won 5-2 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Photo by Terry Farrell