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The power was out for many residents in the area this morning. Map via BCHydro

Power outages in Campbell River region after last nights storm

Stormy weather across the region has knocked out the power for many in the Campbell River region this morning.

The power was out for many residents in the area this morning. Map via BCHydro
Campbell River Search and Rescue responded to a call at Clinton Rd. near Stories Beach, south of Campbell River, today. Photo by Debbie Baker/Campbell River Mirror

UPDATE: Two ATVers dead after trying to cross creek south of Campbell River

Search involved search and rescue, the coast guard and 442 Squadron from CFB Comox

Campbell River Search and Rescue responded to a call at Clinton Rd. near Stories Beach, south of Campbell River, today. Photo by Debbie Baker/Campbell River Mirror
A vessel washed into the breakwater at the Discovery Harbour Marina during last nights storm. Photo by Jocelyn Doll/Campbell River Mirror

Vessel washed ashore in Campbell River during last night’s storm

A vessel appears to have gotten loose and washed to shore on the Discovery Harbour Marina breakwater during last night's storm.

A vessel washed into the breakwater at the Discovery Harbour Marina during last nights storm. Photo by Jocelyn Doll/Campbell River Mirror

Former Campbell River Storm owner given a six month conditional sentence for assaulting coach

The former co-owner of the Campbell River Storm was given a six month conditional sentence on Dec. 15 for assault causing bodily harm.

The Campbell River Fire Department doused a truck fire this afternoon on the Inland Island Highway. Photo via Campbell River Fire on Twitter

Campbell River Fire Department douses truck fire on Inland Island Highway

A driver pulled over when the engine in his truck started smoking while he was driving north on the Inland Island Highway between Cranberry Lane and Jubilee Parkway this afternoon at around 4 p.m.

The Campbell River Fire Department doused a truck fire this afternoon on the Inland Island Highway. Photo via Campbell River Fire on Twitter
Bryce Cockburn is the owner of Next Level Training, a hockey training program dedicated to getting players of all ages to the next level in their game. Photo by Erin Wallis

Level up your hockey skill with Bryce Cockburn of Next Level Training in Campbell River

Since moving to Wilcox, Sask. at 14 years old to attend Athol Murray College of Notre Dame, a hockey academy, Bryce Cockburn has being working to up his game.

Bryce Cockburn is the owner of Next Level Training, a hockey training program dedicated to getting players of all ages to the next level in their game. Photo by Erin Wallis

Property values increase an average of 18 per cent in Campbell River

Campbell Riverites living in the city can expect an 18 per cent increase on average of property values over 2016 and rural Campbell Riverites will see an average increase of 16 per cent.

Tovè Ryan sells like-new consignment wedding dresses at White Bridal Boutique in Lantzville. Photo by Tamara Cunningham

North Island wedding fair coming to Courtenay on Sunday

Head to the Florence Filberg Centre for the first annual Hitched Wedding and Events Affair brought to you by Black Press

Tovè Ryan sells like-new consignment wedding dresses at White Bridal Boutique in Lantzville. Photo by Tamara Cunningham
Jocelyn's Jottings: New Year's resolutions

Jocelyn’s Jottings: New Year’s resolutions

As I sit here, cold and recovering from a post-holiday sugar crash, I'm looking at the year ahead and planning things to look forward to, planning things to work towards.

Jocelyn's Jottings: New Year's resolutions
The Campbell River Fire Department rescued two patients from a vehicle that had gone 60 ft. down an embankment near Roberts Lake yesterday afternoon. Photo by the Campbell River Fire Department.

Campbell River Fire department rope rescues car accident victims

Yesterday afternoon the Campbell River Fire Department responded to reports of a car accident north of Campbell River on Highway 19.

The Campbell River Fire Department rescued two patients from a vehicle that had gone 60 ft. down an embankment near Roberts Lake yesterday afternoon. Photo by the Campbell River Fire Department.
A small group of Quadra Islanders gathered to collect signitures on letters to Premier john Horgan as well as MLA Claire Trevena condeming the recent decision to continue with the Site C Dam project. The group was also selling yellow stakes, with proceeds going to the two First Nation Communities in the Peace Region that are challenging the decision in court. Photo by Jocelyn Doll/Campbell River Mirror
A small group of Quadra Islanders gathered to collect signitures on letters to Premier john Horgan as well as MLA Claire Trevena condeming the recent decision to continue with the Site C Dam project. The group was also selling yellow stakes, with proceeds going to the two First Nation Communities in the Peace Region that are challenging the decision in court. Photo by Jocelyn Doll/Campbell River Mirror
A protester supply boat ties up to Midsummer Island salmon farm during occupation this fall. The boat sank while tied up at a dock at Alert Bay Dec. 19. (Marine Harvest Canada)

UPDATE: Judge orders salmon farm protesters to stay away

Damage, threats, interference cited in injunction

A protester supply boat ties up to Midsummer Island salmon farm during occupation this fall. The boat sank while tied up at a dock at Alert Bay Dec. 19. (Marine Harvest Canada)
Jake Hewitt, 11, competed in the log chop competition as well as a few other events at Logger Sports in Campbell River. Jocelyn Doll/Campbell River Mirror
Jake Hewitt, 11, competed in the log chop competition as well as a few other events at Logger Sports in Campbell River. Jocelyn Doll/Campbell River Mirror
Douglas Marion, a Campbell River area lawyer, as been appointed to the Queen’s counsel.

Campbell River lawyer appointed to Queen’s counsel

Local lawyer Douglas Marion has been recognized with the honourary title of Queen's counsel by Attorney General David Eby.

Douglas Marion, a Campbell River area lawyer, as been appointed to the Queen’s counsel.

Local design studio recognized as industry leader

Epic Design Studio has been selected and recognized as a leader in the graphics industry by 3M Graphics Canada.

This year's sockeye salmon run is predicted to fall short of an already low estimation of 2.27 million.

UPDATED: Minimal risk to Fraser River sockeye due to IHN virus transfer from Atlantic salmon farms

A report released Wednesday by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, says there is minimal risk to the wild Fraser River sockeye salmon population due to the transfer of IHNV from Atlantic salmon farms in the Discovery Islands.

This year's sockeye salmon run is predicted to fall short of an already low estimation of 2.27 million.
The school district has approved a $195,000 budget for the structural demolition of Evergreen Elementary, phase two of the project. Photo by Jocelyn Doll/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River school board approves funds for demolition of Evergreen Elementary

The SD72 Board of Education has approved a $195,000 budget for phase two of the demolition of Evergreen Elementary-the structural demolition.

The school district has approved a $195,000 budget for the structural demolition of Evergreen Elementary, phase two of the project. Photo by Jocelyn Doll/Campbell River Mirror
Port Hardy man fined $5,000 for fishing in a Rockfish Conservation Area in 2012

Port Hardy man fined $5,000 for fishing in a Rockfish Conservation Area in 2012

He was also ordered to pay an additional $19,000 in forfeited profit from the catch

Port Hardy man fined $5,000 for fishing in a Rockfish Conservation Area in 2012
Jocelyn's Jottings: Any of this sound ridiculous?

Jocelyn’s Jottings: Any of this sound ridiculous?

Sometimes I wish infants weren't allowed on airplanes. Why should one family experience the joy of travel at the agony of the other 200 passengers on the plane?

Jocelyn's Jottings: Any of this sound ridiculous?
Port Alberni and North Saanich are on the opposite ends of the Island scale when it comes to a serious crime survey compiled nationally by Maclean’s magazine. Peninsula News Review file

Campbell River ranked 19th in Youth Crime Offences on Most Dangerous City list

Overall, we ranked 44th in the country for all crime statistics combined

Port Alberni and North Saanich are on the opposite ends of the Island scale when it comes to a serious crime survey compiled nationally by Maclean’s magazine. Peninsula News Review file