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A naloxone kit . THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

RCMP officers often the frontline of overdose prevention

Overdose prevention is primarily the responsibility of Island Health Authority but your local police force plays a part in it as well.

A naloxone kit . THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
The Campbell River Cricket Club held an inter-squad game on Saturday between Ben George and Team Guri Baidwan. Photo contributed

Inter-squad game a tune-up for Campbell River Cricket Club season

As part of their preparation for the competitive Vancouver Island cricket season, Campbell River Cricket Club (CRCC) played their second in-house game in the heat of Saturday afternoon.

The Campbell River Cricket Club held an inter-squad game on Saturday between Ben George and Team Guri Baidwan. Photo contributed
Dr. Aref Tabarsi, a general pathologist at the North Island Hospital Campbell River Hospital Medical Laboratory, speaks in front of about 200 people at a Town Hall event at the Sportsplex in Campbell River, B.C. on Feb. 9, 2020.

North Island healthcare advocates demand inquiry into awarding of Campbell River Hospital lab contract

An organization of North Island health care advocates demand an independent investigation into Island Health's awarding of a contract to Vancouver Island Clinical Pathology Consulting Corporation (VICPCC) and its management of the day to day running of the lab in the Campbell River Hospital.

Dr. Aref Tabarsi, a general pathologist at the North Island Hospital Campbell River Hospital Medical Laboratory, speaks in front of about 200 people at a Town Hall event at the Sportsplex in Campbell River, B.C. on Feb. 9, 2020.
RCMP. (Phil McLachlan - Black Press Media)

RCMP disarm man experiencing mental health crisis

The male pulled a knife on officers and then held it to his own throat expressing a desire to die

RCMP. (Phil McLachlan - Black Press Media)
The Rosebowl Restaurant closed its doors at the end of June, 2020. Photo by Marc Kitteringham - Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River restaurant to be converted into housing for people experiencing homelessness

BC Housing buys popular eatery for $985,000 to serve as bridge housing

The Rosebowl Restaurant closed its doors at the end of June, 2020. Photo by Marc Kitteringham - Campbell River Mirror
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Vehicle crashes into semi on Dogwood Street

The front end of a mini-van was crumpled in a collision with a semi-truck on Dogwood Street around 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 23.

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Domestic assault suspect apprehended by Campbell River RCMP

The suspect from a domestic violence incident reported on June 9, was apprehended by the Campbell River RCMP on June 13 and police are no longer searching for the black BMW involved in the incident.

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A MOWI Canada West broodstock fish farm is located at Shaw Point on Johnstone Strait, northwest of Campbell River, B.C. Google Maps

Two Island First Nations call for fish farm removal from their territory

Two Campbell River-area First Nations are calling for the removal of a fish farm from their territory after more than 1,000 juvenile Atlantic salmon escaped from it in May.

A MOWI Canada West broodstock fish farm is located at Shaw Point on Johnstone Strait, northwest of Campbell River, B.C. Google Maps
This is the standard version of the logo, which will be presented most frequently. Artist Curtis Wilson (Mulidzas)'s design prominently features a salmon. 'As a First Nations artist, there is significance and intention behind every element of Curtis' design,' said Jennifer Patrick, the districts' communications officer as she presented the final design to the board at the Oct. 15, 2019 meeting.

Teachers wrong to wear racialized Halloween costumes, school superintendent acknowledges

Photos from 2010 Phoenix Middle School event surface

This is the standard version of the logo, which will be presented most frequently. Artist Curtis Wilson (Mulidzas)'s design prominently features a salmon. 'As a First Nations artist, there is significance and intention behind every element of Curtis' design,' said Jennifer Patrick, the districts' communications officer as she presented the final design to the board at the Oct. 15, 2019 meeting.
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Roadblocks and vehicle stoppages employed in search for domestic violence suspect

RCMP express appreciation for the public's patience during incident

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Campbell River RCMP issue statement in support of a peaceful rally and against racism

The Campbell River RCMP issued a statement in support of a peaceful Black Lives Matter rally set for Saturday and reaffirmed its commitment to stand against discrimination in the community

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Campbell River RCMP issue statement in support of a peaceful rally and against racism

The Campbell River RCMP issued a statement in support of a peaceful Black Lives Matter rally set for Saturday and reaffirmed its commitment to stand against discrimination in the community

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The Powell River Queen is not running today (June 2) due to a mechanical issue. Photo by Scott Arkell/BC Ferries

No ferry between Quadra and Campbell River June 2

Powell River Queen suffering mechanical problems; water taxi will transport passengers

The Powell River Queen is not running today (June 2) due to a mechanical issue. Photo by Scott Arkell/BC Ferries
Firefighters work to put out an apartment building fire at the corner of Dogwood Street and 9th Avenue in Campbell River, B.C. on April 8, 2020. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

Province pays $4.08 million for hotel to house fire victims

The B.C. government purchased the Heritage River Inn last week to help people who were displaced by the recent fire at the Pacific West complex in Campbell River.

Firefighters work to put out an apartment building fire at the corner of Dogwood Street and 9th Avenue in Campbell River, B.C. on April 8, 2020. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
From left: Shady Maples mobile home park residents (implementing physical distancing) Courtney Michl (manager), Sheila Keats, Pam Fry and Dave Fry are upset with the City of Campbell River’s plan to create a campsite for homeless people on a vacant lot near the park. Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror

Homewood homeless camp not welcomed by neighbours

A homeless campsite on Homewood Road proposed by the City of Campbell River has upset residents of a nearby mobile home park.

From left: Shady Maples mobile home park residents (implementing physical distancing) Courtney Michl (manager), Sheila Keats, Pam Fry and Dave Fry are upset with the City of Campbell River’s plan to create a campsite for homeless people on a vacant lot near the park. Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror
Work begins on clearing an empty lot on Homewood Road to be used as a campsite for up to 25 socially-distanced tents to accommodate people dealing with homelessness in Campbell River. The plan, however, has been cancelled, the city announced May 26 one day after the clearing began. Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror

City cancels plans for homeless camp on Homewood Road; exploring alternative option

Cancellation comes as a surprise after city official discusses topic a day earlier

Work begins on clearing an empty lot on Homewood Road to be used as a campsite for up to 25 socially-distanced tents to accommodate people dealing with homelessness in Campbell River. The plan, however, has been cancelled, the city announced May 26 one day after the clearing began. Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror
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Campbell River RCMP are looking for whoever dumped this household and building trash in the driveway of a patio home at 595 Evergreen Road and Dogwood Street on Thursday, May 14. Campbell River Crime Stoppers photo

Building trash dumped on patio home driveway

Perpetrator then fled the scene

Campbell River RCMP are looking for whoever dumped this household and building trash in the driveway of a patio home at 595 Evergreen Road and Dogwood Street on Thursday, May 14. Campbell River Crime Stoppers photo
The Coast Guard vessel Cape Palmerston towed a small sailboat that had been swamped just outside Heriot Bay into dock on May 19. Photo by Wayne Jacob

Quadra-to-Cortes ferry crew rescues occupants of swamped sailboat

Three people pulled out of the water

The Coast Guard vessel Cape Palmerston towed a small sailboat that had been swamped just outside Heriot Bay into dock on May 19. Photo by Wayne Jacob
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