Paul Rudan

Elderly Campbell River man won’t sign release papers, keeping him in custody

He’s charged with possession of property obtained by crime and refusing to provide a breath sample

Prospective companies and workers meet with the main contractors behind the $1 billion BC Hydro project to rebuild the John Hart Generating Station while at the Maritime Heritage Centre.

John Hart jobs generate big interest

John Hart construction project attracts 600 job seekers to business meeting

Prospective companies and workers meet with the main contractors behind the $1 billion BC Hydro project to rebuild the John Hart Generating Station while at the Maritime Heritage Centre.

Man finally gets to plead guilty, but will still require monitoring

The morning began with defence lawyer Barbara Reid asking the judge to remove her as counsel

No deaths, less calls for police help after the opening of Campbell River homeless shelter

Since November, there’s been about three calls a month for police assistance and that’s not the only drop-off

No surprise, lower wages and benefits at Campbell River seniors care facility

Current employees are being offered their old jobs back, but they had to reapply for those positions

Wally Penner of InPower BC, the man heading up the $1 billion BC Hydro project, addresses a sold-out audience at a recent chamber of commerce luncheon.

Big Campbell River project draws huge job interest

Construction on the five-year project begins shortly and will peak in 2016

Wally Penner of InPower BC, the man heading up the $1 billion BC Hydro project, addresses a sold-out audience at a recent chamber of commerce luncheon.

Big Logger Mike’s back…and he’s doing Tai Chi

CONVERSATIONS WITH MIKE: I quickly pull over and kill the lights on the old pickup to have a better look

The Vanjecek family – that’s Nycky, son Oliver and husband Vince in the front – claim their $20,000 travel voucher after winning the grand prize in the Campbell River Hospital Foundation lottery. In the back (from left) are Lynn Hipell and Sara Crowhurst of The Travel Place, and Stacey Marsh of the hospital foundation.

Campbell River mom’s last surprise was her best

Hospital foundation: Young family wins lottery grand prize

The Vanjecek family – that’s Nycky, son Oliver and husband Vince in the front – claim their $20,000 travel voucher after winning the grand prize in the Campbell River Hospital Foundation lottery. In the back (from left) are Lynn Hipell and Sara Crowhurst of The Travel Place, and Stacey Marsh of the hospital foundation.

Campbell River’s York Road area hit by thieves

The thefts began in late February and have become so frequent that residents started posting their own warnings to neighbours

Caroline Doreen Surrett, 71, was found dead in her home Feb. 25. Her common-law husband is charged with second-degree murder.

Elderly Campbell River man accused of murder gets bail

84-year-old man currently free after posting $25,000 cash bail

Caroline Doreen Surrett, 71, was found dead in her home Feb. 25. Her common-law husband is charged with second-degree murder.
Police investigate a Tuesday morning head-on collision on the Island Highway near Barlow Road that injured three people.

Three injured in Campbell River head-on collision

The accident occurred around 8 a.m. on South Island Highway near Barlow Road

Police investigate a Tuesday morning head-on collision on the Island Highway near Barlow Road that injured three people.
Paul Rudan is a Reporter with the Campbell River Mirror.

Larger-than-life man who now walks with the spirits

Behind all this was Krentz’ desire and energy to promote First Nations culture and heritage

Paul Rudan is a Reporter with the Campbell River Mirror.
An Oyster River family narrowly escaped a blaze which destroyed their home early Monday morning. On Wednesday evening they stood on the steps one last time to pose for a photo before the house is levelled.

Six-year-old Campbell River hero saves his family

Bobby awoke in his main floor bedroom to the sight of flames licking up one wall

An Oyster River family narrowly escaped a blaze which destroyed their home early Monday morning. On Wednesday evening they stood on the steps one last time to pose for a photo before the house is levelled.
An Oyster River volunteer firefighter douses the smouldering beams of a fire-gutted home on Fearon Road. The family of four and their dog escaped in the nick of time early Monday morning.

Oyster River family escapes blaze

Strong winds fuelled the blaze which gutted the interior of the home

An Oyster River volunteer firefighter douses the smouldering beams of a fire-gutted home on Fearon Road. The family of four and their dog escaped in the nick of time early Monday morning.

Gardens ‘loop’ will save energy and reduce costs

Energy recovery system provides cost saving, maximizes efficiency

Jamie Severs celebrates his second period go-ahead goal, but it wasn’t enough as the Storm fell 3-2 to the Victoria Cougars on Wednesday night at the Brindy. The Storm needed to win last night’s game in Victoria to force a Game 6.

Game on or season’s end for the Campbell River Storm?

The Campbell River Storm needed to win Thursday night in Victoria to extend its playoff semi-final series

Jamie Severs celebrates his second period go-ahead goal, but it wasn’t enough as the Storm fell 3-2 to the Victoria Cougars on Wednesday night at the Brindy. The Storm needed to win last night’s game in Victoria to force a Game 6.
Paul Rudan is a Reporter with the Campbell River Mirror.

Dear Christy Clark, we know you can do better

I was among the media horde that day diligently taking pictures and scribbling notes

Paul Rudan is a Reporter with the Campbell River Mirror.

Murdered buddy likely triggered relapse

Started using heroin again, committing crimes and getting arrested

A rally on the Legislature lawn Tuesday attempted to send a message to the provincial government that island residents oppose ferry cuts.

Show us the impacts on ferry cuts, say up-Island chambers of commerce

'We want to be able to work with the existing government – what are the impacts and what are the options?'

A rally on the Legislature lawn Tuesday attempted to send a message to the provincial government that island residents oppose ferry cuts.

Bail hearing set for Friday

A 84-year-old Campbell River man will attempt to get out of jail before his trial