Paul Rudan

Judge’s words are a cruel joke for problem drunk

The unfortunate reality is there are more people like Galligos whose battles with alcohol keep them stuck

‘It’s up to you,’ judge tells alcoholic offender

In the end, the judge ordered another 30-day jail sentence

Strike day #2 expected next Friday

The B.C. Teachers’ Federation announced another round of rotating strikes

Campbell River Christian School principal Christian Klaue gets a wet sponge in the face during Saturday’s spring fair held in conjunction with the Baptist Church. Kids enjoyed games, pony rides and a salmon barbecue.

Nice wet mug

Campbell River Christian School principal Christian Klaue gets a wet sponge in the face

Campbell River Christian School principal Christian Klaue gets a wet sponge in the face during Saturday’s spring fair held in conjunction with the Baptist Church. Kids enjoyed games, pony rides and a salmon barbecue.
“Building supervisor” Kaydence Harris, 10, hammers away with her dad John Harris (centre) and Murray MacLean as they begin building a shed on Saturday during the 2014 Handyman Challenge in support of the Campbell River Head Injury Support Society.

One nail at a time

“Building supervisor” Kaydence Harris, 10, hammers away with her dad John Harris

“Building supervisor” Kaydence Harris, 10, hammers away with her dad John Harris (centre) and Murray MacLean as they begin building a shed on Saturday during the 2014 Handyman Challenge in support of the Campbell River Head Injury Support Society.

Sayward man charged with sex assault facing breach charges

When the pursuing officer finally caught up with the suspect vehicle, it was travelling at speeds of 140-160 kilometres an hour

Awww, aren’t they cute? Not! It’s a peak year for tent caterpillars.

When caterpillars invade, here’s how to fight back

It’s a peak year for those hairy crawlers that are consuming your trees

Awww, aren’t they cute? Not! It’s a peak year for tent caterpillars.
An Abbotsford police officer checks out a shelter room during a delegation visit to Campbell River in January.

Shelter closes, but now what?

Campbell River Homelessness Coalition seeks year-round solution after one-time program ends

An Abbotsford police officer checks out a shelter room during a delegation visit to Campbell River in January.
Elaine Jansen, aka the Compost Diva, has got all the dirt…on good gardening. The regional district’s Compost Education Centre is now open beside St. Peter’s Church. Take a tour, learn about composting and gardening tips, or stake a plot in the community garden.

The good earth

Elaine Jansen, aka the Compost Diva, has got all the dirt…on good gardening

Elaine Jansen, aka the Compost Diva, has got all the dirt…on good gardening. The regional district’s Compost Education Centre is now open beside St. Peter’s Church. Take a tour, learn about composting and gardening tips, or stake a plot in the community garden.

Mercedes and old cash linked to drugs

Civil forfeiture director is applying to seize a 1998 Mercedes ML320, $335 in cash and a Samsung cell phone

Six-year sentence for failed home invasion of rival drug dealer

Court: Accused committed increasingly more serious offences

The driver of the white car apparently missed the red light and collided with a semi-truck at the intersection of Dogwood Street and 16th Avenue

You didn’t see me?

The driver of the white car apparently missed the red light and collided with a semi-truck

The driver of the white car apparently missed the red light and collided with a semi-truck at the intersection of Dogwood Street and 16th Avenue
A huge “quilt” of Hudson Bay blankets, with hand-sewn messages, is making its way across the country to protest Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s treatment of aboriginal people. The big blanket came to Campbell River on Friday where local people put their own stamp on it outside the public art gallery. The project “(Official Denial) Trade Value in Progress” was started in Sault St. Marie, Ontario by the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre.

Not so warm and fuzzy

A huge “quilt” of Hudson Bay blankets is making its way across the country to protest Stephen Harper’s treatment of aboriginal people

A huge “quilt” of Hudson Bay blankets, with hand-sewn messages, is making its way across the country to protest Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s treatment of aboriginal people. The big blanket came to Campbell River on Friday where local people put their own stamp on it outside the public art gallery. The project “(Official Denial) Trade Value in Progress” was started in Sault St. Marie, Ontario by the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre.

Fish farmers can take criticism, but not the B.S.

I doubt that Americans really know, or care, too much about where their salmon is coming from

Masked robber gets 411 days jail

Court: James Enright wore a mask and brandished a machete-like blade in Willow Point robbery

Firefighter David Lagos assists an ambulance paramedic in fitting a man with a neck brace while other firefighters attend to a pregnant woman in the passenger’s seat following a two-car fender-bender on Monday. The accident occurred just after noon on the South Island Highway in Willow Point. The injuries did not appear to be serious.

Helping hands

Firefighter David Lagos assists an ambulance paramedic in fitting a man with a neck brace

Firefighter David Lagos assists an ambulance paramedic in fitting a man with a neck brace while other firefighters attend to a pregnant woman in the passenger’s seat following a two-car fender-bender on Monday. The accident occurred just after noon on the South Island Highway in Willow Point. The injuries did not appear to be serious.

Teachers’ strike action may escalate, super warns

Campbell River School District gives the heads-up to parents on possible rotating strikes

David Black (left) talks about his refinery plan with media consultant Brian Kieran in Campbell River.

Newspaper owner touts ambitious oil refinery project

It's better to build it in Canada, David Black tells crowd at business luncheon in Campbell River

David Black (left) talks about his refinery plan with media consultant Brian Kieran in Campbell River.
Staff gather with owners as the Coast Discovery Inn reopened Monday following a winter labour dispute with the union. The employees chose to decertify.

Labour troubles are over as hotel reopens

Campbell River's Coast Discovery Inn reopened on Monday following a two-month closure

Staff gather with owners as the Coast Discovery Inn reopened Monday following a winter labour dispute with the union. The employees chose to decertify.
Swift water team leader Sean Darcy (left) rescues “victim” Dave Goldrup from a rock in the middle of the Campbell River. Local search and rescue volunteers took part in a scenario involving an overturned raft on Tuesday evening.

Rescuers ‘race’ to meet the Golden Hour

It’s a mindset ingrained in the people who volunteer with Campbell River Search and Rescue

Swift water team leader Sean Darcy (left) rescues “victim” Dave Goldrup from a rock in the middle of the Campbell River. Local search and rescue volunteers took part in a scenario involving an overturned raft on Tuesday evening.