Local Sports

Soccer ball. (Pixabay)

U15 Boys looking to bounce back at home against Oceanside Sunday, Jan 29

Cermaq Community Turf the scene of rebound match after loss to Nanaimo

  • Jan 26, 2023
Soccer ball. (Pixabay)
The only retiring Swicked Cycles owner James Durand expects he'll do is retiring customers' bikes. Photo submitted

It’s a Big Adventure … Want to come with?

Have you ever wanted to do a big epic adventure, but the…

  • Jan 25, 2023
The only retiring Swicked Cycles owner James Durand expects he'll do is retiring customers' bikes. Photo submitted
An assortment of fishing lures used in Discovery Passage. Don Daniels photo

Forgotten fishing lures

By Don Daniels Over the years, the sport fishing industry has manufactured…

  • Jan 25, 2023
An assortment of fishing lures used in Discovery Passage. Don Daniels photo
Campbell River chef Jade Berg was hired as the chef for the Canadian National Luge Team. Photo by Brooke Apshkrum

How do you feed a world cup-level sports team?

Campbell River chef feeds national luge team as part of pilot project

Campbell River chef Jade Berg was hired as the chef for the Canadian National Luge Team. Photo by Brooke Apshkrum
The only retiring Swicked Cycles owner James Durand expects he'll do is retiring customers' bikes. Photo submitted

Could I be more than a biker?

For years now I have been working, living, and thriving on bikes.…

  • Jan 18, 2023
The only retiring Swicked Cycles owner James Durand expects he'll do is retiring customers' bikes. Photo submitted
Islander reels manufactured on Vancouver Island are in demand. Photo by Don Daniels

Anglers will have to tackle higher prices on gear this year

By Don Daniels Those of us who enjoy recreational sport fishing here…

  • Jan 18, 2023
Islander reels manufactured on Vancouver Island are in demand. Photo by Don Daniels
George and Quinn at Tyee Marine donating hooks and material for beginners fly-tying at Campbell River Library Jan. 29. Don Daniels Photo

Try your hand at shore angling in the month of January

By Don Daniels We had the snow in December and already a…

  • Jan 18, 2023
George and Quinn at Tyee Marine donating hooks and material for beginners fly-tying at Campbell River Library Jan. 29. Don Daniels Photo
The cross-country arm of Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports is hosting a Nordic Awareness Day at Mount Washington on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VISAS hosting Nordic Awareness Day at Mount Washington for people with diverse abilities

From students to seniors, from novices to old hands, adaptive cross-country skiing…

The cross-country arm of Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports is hosting a Nordic Awareness Day at Mount Washington on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Curtis Curkan returns a shot during the 2020 Campbell River Badminton Tournament at the Sportsplex on Jan. 12, 2020. Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror

Lower Mainland, Island clubs converge on Sportsplex for badminton tourney

Approximately 90 participants will be competing in annual tournament on Friday - Sunday

  • Jan 11, 2023
Curtis Curkan returns a shot during the 2020 Campbell River Badminton Tournament at the Sportsplex on Jan. 12, 2020. Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror
The only retiring Swicked Cycles owner James Durand expects he'll do is retiring customers' bikes. Photo submitted

Does a new year bring a new outlook?

By James Durand Happy New Year everyone! For some of us this…

  • Jan 11, 2023
The only retiring Swicked Cycles owner James Durand expects he'll do is retiring customers' bikes. Photo submitted
Shae Roth fishing at Shelter Point. Dave Fife supplied photo

There are fishing opportunities in January close to home

In the month of December, we got our rain and a dump…

  • Jan 11, 2023
Shae Roth fishing at Shelter Point. Dave Fife supplied photo
The Alberni District Secondary School senior boys basketball team celebrates their first place Totem win. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)

Carihi comes up short against hosts in Port Alberni’s Totem tournament

Alberni District Secondary basketball boys bring home championship

The Alberni District Secondary School senior boys basketball team celebrates their first place Totem win. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)
Rick Morson is a founding donor of the now-named Rock Morson Nordic Ski School. Photo contributed

Rick Morson Nordic Ski School brings the joy of a new sport to young athletes

Celebrates the vision and generosity of its namesake

  • Jan 5, 2023
Rick Morson is a founding donor of the now-named Rock Morson Nordic Ski School. Photo contributed
Indoor cycling? Photo submitted

Zwift or Swift?

Is indoor cycling worth the hype?

  • Jan 4, 2023
Indoor cycling? Photo submitted
Fly-tying session at the Campbell River Senior’s Centre. Don Daniels photo

Fly-tying sessions have begun at Campbell River Seniors Centre

By Don Daniels My first fly-tying session for beginners at the Campbell…

  • Dec 28, 2022
Fly-tying session at the Campbell River Senior’s Centre. Don Daniels photo
Cold weather angler Brian Gage with a winter spring. Rick Raps photo

Locals get out in December for a Christmas salmon

By Don Daniels We have been hit this month with bad weather…

  • Dec 21, 2022
Cold weather angler Brian Gage with a winter spring. Rick Raps photo
Claire Weeks was a top performer in Nanaimo on the weekend. Photo courtesy Nicky-Jay Vanjecek/Bluetree Photography

CRKW swim team has solid end to calendar year

Mixed results, personal bests all over in pair of meets happening in Nanaimo, Richmond Dec. 17-18

Claire Weeks was a top performer in Nanaimo on the weekend. Photo courtesy Nicky-Jay Vanjecek/Bluetree Photography
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 to the ice

Team taking part in Dec. 17 bonspiel

  • Dec 16, 2022
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
The only retiring Swicked Cycles owner James Durand expects he'll do is retiring customers' bikes. Photo submitted

Why do we risk it?

By James Durand By “It”, I mean injury. Many of us ride…

  • Dec 14, 2022
The only retiring Swicked Cycles owner James Durand expects he'll do is retiring customers' bikes. Photo submitted
Most local lakes and bodies of water are unsafe to walk on. Don Daniels photo

Ice fishing is not in the cards for local anglers

By Don Daniels We barely made it into the first week of…

  • Dec 14, 2022
Most local lakes and bodies of water are unsafe to walk on. Don Daniels photo