Brian Kieran

“We need this industry,” says Campbell River Mayor Walter Jakeway seen here chatting with B.C. Salmon Farmers Association communications manager  Colleen Dane on a tour of the Marine Harvest Okisollo farm off the northern tip of Quadra Island.

Salmon farmers put brave face on chilling report

Environmentalists celebrate what they see as a significant blow to fish farming in the area of the Discovery Islands

“We need this industry,” says Campbell River Mayor Walter Jakeway seen here chatting with B.C. Salmon Farmers Association communications manager  Colleen Dane on a tour of the Marine Harvest Okisollo farm off the northern tip of Quadra Island.

Felons at work on Shopper’s Row

Gas station employee in the 1300 block of Shopper’s Row was confronted by a person armed with a knife

Campbell River tackles cyber-bullying

School district getting kids to lead the bullying battle

Tofino Bus would fill void left by Greyhound reduction in services

Greyhound has applied to B.C.’s Passenger Transportation Board to reduce services on two well‐travelled daily and weekend routes

Drugs, weapons charges total 26

Three-month probe results in arrest of Campbell River man

Trevena: Court reforms merely “administrative”

This week Attorney General Shirley Bond launched a new court management system

Jobless can’t find new Catalyst site owner

Another deadline for the sale of the Catalyst Paper Elk Falls Mill came and went Oct. 19

Former Timberline Wolves football coach Martin Jaunzemis patrols the sidelines with playbook in hand. Jaunzemis will be honoured for his years of service at Saturday’s football game on the Timberline field.

Marty coached for ‘digger’s gold’

Long-time Timberline Wolves football coach will be recognized at Saturday's game

Former Timberline Wolves football coach Martin Jaunzemis patrols the sidelines with playbook in hand. Jaunzemis will be honoured for his years of service at Saturday’s football game on the Timberline field.
A sophisticated screen pops up titled “Police Cybercrime Investigation Department. Your computer has been locked.” The scam has kept local computer repair shops busy.

Russian hackers lock up Campbell River computers

More than 25 customers have brought their crippled computers into computer shop

A sophisticated screen pops up titled “Police Cybercrime Investigation Department. Your computer has been locked.” The scam has kept local computer repair shops busy.
Quathiaski Cove Landing Pub owner Joe Duprey leads ratepayer protest over onerous sewer rate hikes.

Quadra sewer users want onerous rates rolled back

Increases are “totally ridiculous” and the SRD has “totally mismanaged the system”

Quathiaski Cove Landing Pub owner Joe Duprey leads ratepayer protest over onerous sewer rate hikes.
the owner of a pit bull that attacked and killed a dachschund Sept. 26 surrendered his dog to SPCA and RCMP officials today and agreed to have it 'put down' rather than go to court.

Killer pit bull will be destroyed in Campbell River

With the RCMP in attendance mid-day Friday, the Campbell River SPCA and a city bylaw enforcement officer seized the pit bull

the owner of a pit bull that attacked and killed a dachschund Sept. 26 surrendered his dog to SPCA and RCMP officials today and agreed to have it 'put down' rather than go to court.
The Elk Falls mill is shown in better times. It’s been announced the property has been purchased by an Edmonton developer but the closing date keeps getting pushed up.

Silence precedes third Campbell River mill deadline

On the eve before the third mill sale deadline, there was nothing but silence

The Elk Falls mill is shown in better times. It’s been announced the property has been purchased by an Edmonton developer but the closing date keeps getting pushed up.
Admitting she is “foolishly fond of dogs,” Susan Bradley is happy to make friends with lovingly leashed golden retriever Winnie on a Willow Point stroll with her owner Pam Matthews.

Pit bulls still in yard after killing dachshund

The SPCA says it cannot publicly identify the owner of the killer dogs or even confirm if the fine has been paid

Admitting she is “foolishly fond of dogs,” Susan Bradley is happy to make friends with lovingly leashed golden retriever Winnie on a Willow Point stroll with her owner Pam Matthews.

Trevena: Ad ban reversal is a lesson for Liberals

'I hope the Liberals have got the message that you can’t suppress freedom of speech'

Salmon migration gets a lift on Salmon River

BC Hydro, the We Wai Kai and the Wei Wai Kum in collaboration with the Salmon River Diversion Committee have reached a landmark agreement

Taking shelter under a table or desk is much safer than standing under a door frame (above and bottom left).

Shaking things up in Campbell River

Everywhere in British Columbia is considered at high earthquake risk

Taking shelter under a table or desk is much safer than standing under a door frame (above and bottom left).

City buys more oceanfront

The City of Campbell River has purchased another oceanfront lot

Thirty-eight RCMP officers, auxiliary constables and citizens from Campbell River to the Comox Valley received awards ranging from the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal to Certificates of Appreciation and the prestigious Commendation for Bravery at ceremonies Thursday at Painter’s Lodge.

RCMP rewards service and bravery

This region’s dedicated long-serving peace officers and its citizen heroes were recognized Thursday

Thirty-eight RCMP officers, auxiliary constables and citizens from Campbell River to the Comox Valley received awards ranging from the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal to Certificates of Appreciation and the prestigious Commendation for Bravery at ceremonies Thursday at Painter’s Lodge.
An ATV apparently towing this boat was involved in an accident at Willow Street and Highway 28 around 4:15 p.m. today. One man was taken to hospital by ambulance.

POLICE BEAT: ATV runs amok

Here’s a recipe for arrest: Drink and drive an uninsured ATV on the highway while towing a boat

An ATV apparently towing this boat was involved in an accident at Willow Street and Highway 28 around 4:15 p.m. today. One man was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Developer says Catalyst deal will close Oct. 19

Two sale closure dates, Sept. 5 and 19, were missed since the deal was announced in August