Alistair Taylor

BC Liberal Party leader Andrew Wilkinson addresses the media in Campbell River on Sept. 29, 2020. Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror

NDP solution to homelessness is to ‘warehouse’ people: BC Liberal leader

Andrew Wilkinson made a campaign stop in Campbell River and was asked about homelessness

BC Liberal Party leader Andrew Wilkinson addresses the media in Campbell River on Sept. 29, 2020. Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror
Turnout gear at Fire Hall No. 1. FILE Photo by Mike Chouinard/Campbell River Mirror

Suspected homeless camp fire sends plume of smoke up from Campbell River park

Campbell River firefighters attended Nunns Creek Park to put out a fire Monday, Sept. 29.

Turnout gear at Fire Hall No. 1. FILE Photo by Mike Chouinard/Campbell River Mirror
Michele Babchuk is the NDP candidate for the North Island. Photo contributed

NDP candidate Babchuk a fixture in local politics since 2005

School trustee, city councillor and regional district chair sets sights on being North Island MLA

Michele Babchuk is the NDP candidate for the North Island. Photo contributed
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Multiple incidents of bear-spraying investigated

Police are investigating multiple incidents of people being bear sprayed on Sept. 24.

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

RCMP investigation underway under Tamarac Street

Campbell River RCMP is conducting an investigation under Tamarac Street in Campbell River.

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo
Michele Babchuk, centre (seen during the last civic election debate), has been nominated by the NDP to run for the North Island riding and replace outgoing MLA and Transportation Minister, Claire Trevena, in the Oct. 24 election. File photo by Mike Davies – Campbell River Mirror

Babchuk nominated as NDP candidate

Seeks to replace outgoing MLA Claire Trevena

Michele Babchuk, centre (seen during the last civic election debate), has been nominated by the NDP to run for the North Island riding and replace outgoing MLA and Transportation Minister, Claire Trevena, in the Oct. 24 election. File photo by Mike Davies – Campbell River Mirror
OUT ON A LIMB. Campbell River Mirror

Pandemic boosts my love of learning

Awesome, I thought, when the pandemic hit, I'll learn some new skills.

OUT ON A LIMB. Campbell River Mirror
The remains of two elk were dumped on the side of Duncan Bay Main logging road west of Highway 19 and south of the Willis Road Esso – a popular spot for dumping processed carcasses and other garbage. Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror

Elk remains dumped at side of logging road near Campbell River

Location is commonly used to dump trash and animal remains

The remains of two elk were dumped on the side of Duncan Bay Main logging road west of Highway 19 and south of the Willis Road Esso – a popular spot for dumping processed carcasses and other garbage. Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror
Firefighters extinguished a fire at Miki’s Sesame Sushi restaurant around 10 p.m. in downtown Campbell River Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River sushi restaurant hit by fire Sunday night

Fire contained to second floor of downtown building

Firefighters extinguished a fire at Miki’s Sesame Sushi restaurant around 10 p.m. in downtown Campbell River Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

VIDEO: Drug houses are a plague on the community – RCMP

Media relations officer posts video calling for public help with "Crack Shacks"

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo
OUT ON A LIMB. Campbell River Mirror

Oh, let’s see, where should I begin?

Let's review the possibilities…

OUT ON A LIMB. Campbell River Mirror
RCMP photo

Noise complaint results in recovery of stolen property

A noise complaint made early on Sunday, Aug. 30 quickly led to the execution of a search warrant and the recovery of stolen property, Campbell River RCMP said.

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Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Suspect at large after man attacked with hammer in Campbell River

Campbell River RCMP were called to a report of a man being beaten with a hammer shortly after 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31.

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo
Photo by Marc Kitteringham, Campbell River Mirror
Photo by Marc Kitteringham, Campbell River Mirror
LETTERS

Homalco First Nation unequivocally supports Campbell River supportive living project

We all know the need for supporting housing in Campbell River is great. We also know that property values do not decrease when supportive housing moves into neighbourhoods.

LETTERS
The old shooting range on Quinsam Road is covered with graffiti and is the site of a homeless camp that nearby residents have raised the alarm about. Photo from Aug. 17 city council agenda package

Nearby residents want action taken on Campbell River homeless camp

A homeless camp and criminal activity at the old shooting range on Quinsam Road is as bad as the unruly behaviour downtown, according to one city councillor.

The old shooting range on Quinsam Road is covered with graffiti and is the site of a homeless camp that nearby residents have raised the alarm about. Photo from Aug. 17 city council agenda package
(Langley Advance files)

Mayor and council seek short term solutions to unruly behaviour downtown

Special council meeting called to garner input from affected organizations, businesses

(Langley Advance files)
A mural in Willow Point is the latest target of graffiti vandalism. This building on Westgate Road was hit Aug. 9. Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River mural defaced by graffiti

The owner of a building on Westgate Road is upset that a mural on her building has been defaced by graffiti.

A mural in Willow Point is the latest target of graffiti vandalism. This building on Westgate Road was hit Aug. 9. Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror
BC Housing has bought the property at 580 Dogwood St. for the construction of supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness in Campbell River. Residents of the adjoining neighbourhood have started a petition opposing the project. Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror

Petition opposed to supportive housing unit on Dogwood circulating

UPDATE: City-owned property meets the needs of such a facility, including being within a community neighbourhood

BC Housing has bought the property at 580 Dogwood St. for the construction of supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness in Campbell River. Residents of the adjoining neighbourhood have started a petition opposing the project. Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror
Campbell River RCMP are seeing treatment of drivers with American licence plates that borders on criminal harassment. Photo courtesy Campbell River RCMP

Police seeing treatment of U.S. licence plate holders that borders on criminal harassment

Campbell River RCMP channel Dr. Bonnie Henry when dealing with American plates – Be calm, be kind

Campbell River RCMP are seeing treatment of drivers with American licence plates that borders on criminal harassment. Photo courtesy Campbell River RCMP