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Rebecca Schillemat of Comox, B.C. is one of the runners for the Wounded Warrior B.C. Run on Vancouver Island. The relay run, which raises funds for the national mental health service provider, started in Port Hardy on Feb. 23 and will wrap up eight days and 600 kilometres later in Victoria. The team spent the night of Feb. 25 in Campbell River before continuing on to Oyster Oyster River and the Comox Valley. Photo by John’s Photography – Wounded Warriors BC

PHOTOS: Campbell River cheers on Wounded Warriors BC

Annual eight-day run raises money and awareness for mental health issues amongst service members

Rebecca Schillemat of Comox, B.C. is one of the runners for the Wounded Warrior B.C. Run on Vancouver Island. The relay run, which raises funds for the national mental health service provider, started in Port Hardy on Feb. 23 and will wrap up eight days and 600 kilometres later in Victoria. The team spent the night of Feb. 25 in Campbell River before continuing on to Oyster Oyster River and the Comox Valley. Photo by John’s Photography – Wounded Warriors BC
Piper Ellaner Eason prepares to lead the walkers out of the parking lot of the Campbell River Navy League Hall and onto the two or five kilometre loop they will complete for this year’s to Coldest Night of the Year walk in support of the Campbell River and North Island Transition Society. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River’s Coldest Night of the Year 2020 another great success

Transition Society now turns its attention to its next fundraiser - a first for the organization

Piper Ellaner Eason prepares to lead the walkers out of the parking lot of the Campbell River Navy League Hall and onto the two or five kilometre loop they will complete for this year’s to Coldest Night of the Year walk in support of the Campbell River and North Island Transition Society. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror
The old Acklands Granger building in Campbellton may or may not become Campbell River’s newest entertainment venue. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River City Council approves Voodoo Lounge liquor license transfer to Acklands Granger building (but with conditions)

Final decision on the transfer, however, rests with the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch

The old Acklands Granger building in Campbellton may or may not become Campbell River’s newest entertainment venue. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror
The City of Campbell River has released its three year Strategic Plan for how council will make decisions. Mirror File Photo

City of Campbell River rolls out three year strategic plan

Plan is made up of six 'pillars' for how council will make decisions

The City of Campbell River has released its three year Strategic Plan for how council will make decisions. Mirror File Photo
Danny Kelly, played by actor Brendan Bailey, falls through the ice during his pursuit of fugitive Simon Gunanoot in Northern B.C. in the early 1900s in Damien Gillis’ new film, Shadow Trap, which comes to Tidemark Theatre Feb. 25. Image supplied

Campbell River filmmaker brings his new film to local festival

Damien Gillis' Shadow Trap screens at Tidemark Tuesday, Feb. 25 as part of CRFF

Danny Kelly, played by actor Brendan Bailey, falls through the ice during his pursuit of fugitive Simon Gunanoot in Northern B.C. in the early 1900s in Damien Gillis’ new film, Shadow Trap, which comes to Tidemark Theatre Feb. 25. Image supplied
The Campbell River RCMP are looking to speak with anyone who was around the Chevron station in downtown Campbell River on Sunday night between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Black Press File Photo

One woman arrested after pair of armed robberies in Campbell River

Police still looking to speak with anyone who was around downtown Chevron Sunday night

The Campbell River RCMP are looking to speak with anyone who was around the Chevron station in downtown Campbell River on Sunday night between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Black Press File Photo
The City of Campbell River has asked for more details on what the implementation of protections for great blue heron nests and habitat would entail after an initial report was presented at the last Committee of the Whole meeting. Black Press File Photo

Campbell River City Council to look at more protection measures for great blue herons

Initial recommendation report came back with a few options, which will now be fleshed out

The City of Campbell River has asked for more details on what the implementation of protections for great blue heron nests and habitat would entail after an initial report was presented at the last Committee of the Whole meeting. Black Press File Photo
Campbell River city council will move forward with a bylaw to allow ‘all new construction’ to contain a secondary suite, but not the ‘blanket’ zoning that was being considered. Black Press File Photo

‘Blanket’ secondary suites bylaw for Campbell River stalls after first reading

Suites may be allowed in 'all new construction' but possibly not in 'established neighbourhoods'

Campbell River city council will move forward with a bylaw to allow ‘all new construction’ to contain a secondary suite, but not the ‘blanket’ zoning that was being considered. Black Press File Photo
Dancers from Solstice Studio will once again be performing at this year’s Rotary Honours Concert on March 1 at the Tidemark Theatre, as will many other wonderful young performing artists. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River Rotary Honours Concert tickets now available

Get your tickets for the free performances at Tidemark Theatre March 1 while you still can

Dancers from Solstice Studio will once again be performing at this year’s Rotary Honours Concert on March 1 at the Tidemark Theatre, as will many other wonderful young performing artists. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror
San Diego’s Noise Pollution is widely regarded as one of the best AC/DC tribute bands touring these days, and they’ll be hitting the stage of the Tidemark Theatre this September. Tickets on sale now. Image courtesy Noise Pollution

Noise Pollution ready to shake Campbell River’s Tidemark Theatre all night long

Grab your TNT and hit the Highway to Hell for AC/DC tribute band this September

San Diego’s Noise Pollution is widely regarded as one of the best AC/DC tribute bands touring these days, and they’ll be hitting the stage of the Tidemark Theatre this September. Tickets on sale now. Image courtesy Noise Pollution
The city of Campbell River wants to be ‘front and centre’ at an upcoming forestry rally on the steps of the Victoria Parliament Building. Black Press file photo

Campbell River city council to ‘support and attend’ forestry rally in Victoria

'If you don't want to eat what somebody else cooks, you get in there and cook it yourself'

The city of Campbell River wants to be ‘front and centre’ at an upcoming forestry rally on the steps of the Victoria Parliament Building. Black Press file photo
The City of Campbell River has endorsed a report outlining the needs for childcare in the community. Black Press File Photo

City of Campbell River endorses report aimed at addressing community’s childcare needs

Report says almost 400 child care spots are currently needed in Campbell River

The City of Campbell River has endorsed a report outlining the needs for childcare in the community. Black Press File Photo
After cyclists who ride along Highway 19A between Hidden Harbour and the Maritime Heritage Centre expressed safety concerns, the city has now officially decided to remove the on-street parking from the east side of the road between 5th and 6th Avenue to alleviate the pinch point. Mirror File Photo

City of Campbell River to remove parking, install bike lane along Hwy. 19A between 5th and 6th Avenues

Cyclist safety was a concern after repaving highlighted a pinch-point between bikes and traffic

After cyclists who ride along Highway 19A between Hidden Harbour and the Maritime Heritage Centre expressed safety concerns, the city has now officially decided to remove the on-street parking from the east side of the road between 5th and 6th Avenue to alleviate the pinch point. Mirror File Photo
The old Tyee Plaza clocktower has been resurrected at Econo Ezy Box Storage in Campbellton, raised and installed on Feb. 6 by the same company that did it the first time nearly 50 years ago. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River’s Tyee Plaza clocktower rises once again

'This is truly a new beginning for an old friend of Campbell River'

The old Tyee Plaza clocktower has been resurrected at Econo Ezy Box Storage in Campbellton, raised and installed on Feb. 6 by the same company that did it the first time nearly 50 years ago. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror
Wildlife artist and naturalist Robert Bateman will return to Campbell River for a show, as well as a meet and greet opportunity, at Direct Art Gallery in Tyee Plaza this Saturday, Feb. 8 starting at 2 p.m. Photo courtesy Robert Bateman

Robert Bateman back in Campbell River this weekend

Meet and greet at Direct Art Gallery in Tyee Plaza starts at 2 p.m. on Saturday

Wildlife artist and naturalist Robert Bateman will return to Campbell River for a show, as well as a meet and greet opportunity, at Direct Art Gallery in Tyee Plaza this Saturday, Feb. 8 starting at 2 p.m. Photo courtesy Robert Bateman
Andrew Baskin, Lucas Antoni, Nate Cox and Rob Johnston make up Campbell River band Vogue Villains, and they’re taking another shot at the CBC Searchlight competition again this year. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River’s Vogue Villains take another shot at CBC Searchlight

Band didn't make it through the first round last year, but say there's 'zero downside' to entering

Andrew Baskin, Lucas Antoni, Nate Cox and Rob Johnston make up Campbell River band Vogue Villains, and they’re taking another shot at the CBC Searchlight competition again this year. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror
The City of Campbell River gave $20,000 to Loonies For Loggers back in December, but council voted against a motion to give them another $10,000 on Monday, saying that money is better spent on advocating for getting people in the forestry industry back to work. File Photo

Campbell River City Council to focus on advocacy instead of donations in forestry struggles

Motion to donate another $10,000 to Loonies For Loggers defeated soundly Monday night

The City of Campbell River gave $20,000 to Loonies For Loggers back in December, but council voted against a motion to give them another $10,000 on Monday, saying that money is better spent on advocating for getting people in the forestry industry back to work. File Photo

Campbell River City Council to focus on advocacy instead of donations in forestry struggles

Motion to donate another $10,000 to Loonies For Loggers defeated soundly Monday night

The City of Campbell River has approved its first round of Social Grant Program funding, but didn’t manage to stay under its $100,000 budgeted for the program. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror

City of Campbell River issues more than $100K in grants to local charities and non-profits

'These projects have the potential for very meaningful impact on the community'

The City of Campbell River has approved its first round of Social Grant Program funding, but didn’t manage to stay under its $100,000 budgeted for the program. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror
Campbell River city council will send a letter to the BC Liquor Control Branch requesting an extension of the current liquor-primary license issued for the former Voodoo Lounge building so it has time to work with the applicant on potentially getting a transfer of that license to the old Acklands Granger building in Campbellton. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River City Council postpones decision on Campbellton ‘entertainment venue’

Current liquor license doesn't mesh with business plan, council says, wants 'assurances' for neighbours

Campbell River city council will send a letter to the BC Liquor Control Branch requesting an extension of the current liquor-primary license issued for the former Voodoo Lounge building so it has time to work with the applicant on potentially getting a transfer of that license to the old Acklands Granger building in Campbellton. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror