Kristen Douglas

The tax man cometh…again

Taxpayers can likely expect another property tax increase for next year as…

The city’s bylaw officer documented all of these items cluttering a property on Hilchey Road back in August. The owners say that since then, however, property has been cleaned up and they want the city to rescind a remedial action notice on the property.

Homeowners tell council they’ve complied with clean up order

Hilchey Road homeowners are asking city council to rescind an order to…

The city’s bylaw officer documented all of these items cluttering a property on Hilchey Road back in August. The owners say that since then, however, property has been cleaned up and they want the city to rescind a remedial action notice on the property.
Representatives from School District 72, the Kwakiutl District Council and other stakeholders present city council with the city’s first ever Children’s Charter.

Campbell River Children’s Charter says kids count

At last week’s Monday council meeting, that document – the city’s first Children’s Charter – was officially presented to city council.

Representatives from School District 72, the Kwakiutl District Council and other stakeholders present city council with the city’s first ever Children’s Charter.
Mike Turner trims the hair of Mike Kelly, a third generation customer of Mike’s Sportsman Barber Shop, which has been a Campbell River staple for nearly 60 years.

Six decades of haircuts and chit chat

As Mike Kelly sits down in the barber’s chair, he starts to…

Mike Turner trims the hair of Mike Kelly, a third generation customer of Mike’s Sportsman Barber Shop, which has been a Campbell River staple for nearly 60 years.

SRD says confusion may have led to backlash

An Area D resident says she’s disappointed the Strathcona Regional District will meet with Tlowitsis in-camera

Kristen Douglas

Close call exposes the value of pets

It started out as a typical Thursday night. I had settled in…

Kristen Douglas
This Métis tipi was part of the Metis cultural exhibit at the Museum at Campbell River on Saturday.

Metis celebration

Traditional Métis culture and activities were all part of the exhibit at…

This Métis tipi was part of the Metis cultural exhibit at the Museum at Campbell River on Saturday.
The city’s drinking water is currently carried by the penstocks at the John Hart Generating Station. Hydro is removing those penstocks, however, which has forced the city to build a new water system.

City to take on debt as costs of new water system rise

Construction costs, as the city moves into the final phase of the city’s new drinking water system, have pushed the project over budget

The city’s drinking water is currently carried by the penstocks at the John Hart Generating Station. Hydro is removing those penstocks, however, which has forced the city to build a new water system.
Amber Gilbertson, left, and Niki Pellerine, right, display their wares at the annual Judo Club Craft Sale – the duo’s first ever craft sale. The pair were selling hand-painted ornaments and fresh arrangements.

Craft fair season

Amber Gilbertson, left, and Niki Pellerine, right, display their wares at the…

Amber Gilbertson, left, and Niki Pellerine, right, display their wares at the annual Judo Club Craft Sale – the duo’s first ever craft sale. The pair were selling hand-painted ornaments and fresh arrangements.

Two fire department budgets ran deficits

The city has under budgeted its fire department in each of the…

Garrett Warkentin, left, was recognized by Mayor Andy Adams at Monday’s city council meeting for being an ambassador and positive example for the War Amps Playsafe program. Warkentin was born a left arm amputee.

Garrett recognized for being a CHAMP

A local child amputee was recognized and honoured at Monday’s city council…

Garrett Warkentin, left, was recognized by Mayor Andy Adams at Monday’s city council meeting for being an ambassador and positive example for the War Amps Playsafe program. Warkentin was born a left arm amputee.
Boaters had difficulty using the Big Rock Boat Ramp during low tides last spring. Pictured is a boat marooned inside the breakwater because the outlet channel was too shallow. Meanwhile, boats could be seen in Discovery Passage waiting for the rising tide.

City launches plan to improve the Big Rock Boat Ramp

A new ramp, as well as other improvements, could be in place…

Boaters had difficulty using the Big Rock Boat Ramp during low tides last spring. Pictured is a boat marooned inside the breakwater because the outlet channel was too shallow. Meanwhile, boats could be seen in Discovery Passage waiting for the rising tide.
Column: Christmas comes early — too early

Column: Christmas comes early — too early

Kristen Douglas, a reporter with the Times' sister paper Campbell River Mirror, isn't feeling the yuletide spirit just yet

Column: Christmas comes early — too early

Council to debate pay parking ban

City council is making moves to ban parking fees at the new…

Rotarians Gary Thulin, left, and Todd Peachey, right, host last weekend’s Rotary TV Auction which was broadcast live from the Shaw TV studio.

Awesome auction

The Rotary Club of Campbell River hosted last weekend’s Rotary TV Auction…

Rotarians Gary Thulin, left, and Todd Peachey, right, host last weekend’s Rotary TV Auction which was broadcast live from the Shaw TV studio.
Tribal Journeys canoes passed by Cape Mudge in 2014 on their way to Bella Bella. Next year, this region will play host to the event.

Regional district steps up to sponsor Tribal Journeys

The Nuyumbalees Cultural Society will receive some help from the Strathcona Regional District

Tribal Journeys canoes passed by Cape Mudge in 2014 on their way to Bella Bella. Next year, this region will play host to the event.

City to fund boat ramp improvements

City council has endorsed a plan that would see the city move…

A woman walks past damage along the foreshore in Robert Ostler Park after a severe storm in 2012. City staff is suggesting council temporarily delay a project that would deal with storm erosion.

Downtown flooding bumps Ostler Park improvements down the priority list

Improvements to the city’s downtown Robert Ostler Park – which were scheduled…

A woman walks past damage along the foreshore in Robert Ostler Park after a severe storm in 2012. City staff is suggesting council temporarily delay a project that would deal with storm erosion.

Regional board to disclose travel expenses

The Strathcona Regional District will publish staff and elected directors’ travel expenses…

Kristen Douglas

I’m not quite ready for Christmas

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.Maybe not at first glance…

Kristen Douglas