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Alistair Taylor

Alistair Taylor

Alistair Taylor has been a writer and editor with Black Press since 1989, most of those years spent as editor of the Campbell River Mirror. He has covered virtually every aspect of community news over the years. Away from the office, he considers himself an avid outdoorsperson and music lover and enjoys volunteering his time with Special Olympics, Scouts Canada and Rivercity Players.

Phone
250-287-9227 ext. 2209
Email
alistair.taylor@campbellrivermirror.com

Recent Work by Alistair

My hometown Vancouver Island views rival the best of them in a spectacular province

My hometown Vancouver Island views rival the best of them in a spectacular province

In these days of tariffs, despots and talks of annexation, it's time to clear the mind out with thoughts of things more pleasant. Like the view. Yeah.
Trump won't be remembered as one of America's great diplomats

Trump won't be remembered as one of America's great diplomats

Donald Trump and his followers are throwing the diplomacy rule book out the window and threatening anybody and everybody
Our less-than-perfect Christmas tree reminds us of what's important

Our less-than-perfect Christmas tree reminds us of what's important

Too scrawny. Not enough branches on the back side. This one looks okay. Oh, that one would be good if I cut it about eight feet from the ground. Now there's one ... no, one side has got practically no branches.The front looks good though.
Does downtown renewal have to be tainted by strongarming the less fortunate?

Does downtown renewal have to be tainted by strongarming the less fortunate?

City council's plan to revitalize a stretch of Shopper's Row is a nice idea but a tainted one
Ah, the vagaries of press deadlines and American politics

Ah, the vagaries of press deadlines and American politics

So, Campbell River city council has done an about face and endorsed the Liǧʷiłdaxʷ ̌ First Nations proposal to rename three geographical features with Indigenous names.
Campbell River council unwilling to embrace a simple act of reconciliation

Campbell River council unwilling to embrace a simple act of reconciliation

UPDATE: Campbell River city council changes position on endorsing Indigenous placename change request
The Washboard Union brings their big sound indoors on Island tour

The Washboard Union brings their big sound indoors on Island tour

One of Canada's top country bands brings their Grab the Wheels and Go Tour to Vancouver Island
Would a conservative by any other name do as well as the B.C. Conservatives?

Would a conservative by any other name do as well as the B.C. Conservatives?

The Oct. 19 B.C. provincial election proved that the province is still divided relatively evenly between left and right. This is nothing new
Would a conservative by any other name do as well as the BC Conservatives?

Would a conservative by any other name do as well as the BC Conservatives?

The Oct. 19 B.C. provincial election proved that the province is still divided relatively evenly between left and right. This is nothing new
Campbell River Storm fend off surging Saanich Predators for 6-4 home win

Campbell River Storm fend off surging Saanich Predators for 6-4 home win

The Campbell River Storm hung on for a 6-4 victory over the Saanich Predators on Friday, Oct. 11 at Rod Brind'Amour Arena in Campbell River.
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