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TV stolen from centre

A television donated to the Salvation Army’s Lighthouse Centre has been stolen.

Halibut fisherman fined $120,000

A commercial fisherman who is suing Fisheries and Oceans Canada has been fined $120,000 in Campbell River provincial court for unlawful possession of halibut and rockfish.

Toxins down Lower Mainland drains threaten salmon, salmon inquiry told

The toxins Metro Vancouverites flush down their toilets or pour down the drain have likely contributed to the decline of Fraser River sockeye salmon, a panel of scientists told the Cohen Commission Tuesday.

Campbell River to be pretty in pink

As part of a river flow test down the Elk Falls Canyon, BC Hydro will turn the Campbell River’s water pink.
Big support

Big support

Campbell River Scotiabank’s used book sales raised $3,328 for Campbell River Family Services. The staff sell the books in the branch and raised half the money and the bank matched it to double the contribution. Symbolically presenting the cheque to Family Services Society executive director Camille Lagueux (centre) are branch manager Vanessa Hamer (left) and staff member Terilyn Morrison.

Break-ins and thefts

On Friday, at 3:50 p.m., a property owner in the 700 block of Nancy Greene Dr. discovered that someone had attempted to break into the residence by removing a bedroom window
Province, city review riot aftermath

Province, city review riot aftermath

Solicitor General Shirley Bond's pleas to celebrate responsibly went out the window along with the Vancouver Canucks' Stanley Cup hopes Wednesday night, leaving the city and the province to clean up and assess their crowd control strategy.
Work bee

Work bee

Chelsea Holley and baby Jared were part of the work bee at the Laughing Willow Community Garden last Saturday. Volunteers were out getting the garden ready for its first season of growing.

Discover Campbell River Day this Saturday

The Campbell River Spirit Square is the place to be this Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Visitor Centre’’s Inaugural Discover Campbell River Day.
Province, city reviewing riot aftermath

Province, city reviewing riot aftermath

Solicitor General Shirley Bond's pre-game pleas to celebrate responsibly went out the window along with the Vancouver Canucks' Stanley Cup hopes Wednesday night, leaving the city and the province to clean up and assess their crowd control strategy.