Maria Kirley

Top 10 most absurd 9-1-1 calls of 2013

Although the vast majority of people use 9-1-1 responsibly, there are countless jaw-dropping examples of when it’s “not okay”

Carihi senior girls worked off Christmas turkey on Dec. 29

Carihi girls host indoor tournament

The inclement weather over the past few weeks has ensured very few players have had the chance to play soccer

Carihi senior girls worked off Christmas turkey on Dec. 29

The year of the chicken in Campbell River

Starting Jan. 1, Campbell River residents are permitted to keep up to six hens on residential lots within city limits

Young Masters are in control

The win keeps the Division 4 Men’s side at the top of the league as they enter the New Year

Barry is gone but not forgotten

Barry was a great supporter of Campbell River and District Food Bank Society

Curbside collection changes

City of Campbell River to permit an extra can of garbage to be picked up curbside during the holidays, free of charge

Tree chipping supports environment and fire fighters fund

Wrap up this holiday season by chipping your Christmas tree. It’s good for the earth and supports a worthy cause

All the Campbell River seniors want for Christmas is a place of their own

Dear Santa: I haven’t written to you in many years to put anything on my wish list for Christmas

Campbell River pianist receives prestigious scholarship

Kevin Ngo is the recipient of the Keen Halleran Memorial Scholarship for 2013 presented by Campbell River Friends of Music

An RCMP officer returns a bag of Christmas gifts to Tiffany Charlie of Port Hardy. The gifts were found on the side of the Island Highway between Sayward and Port Hardy after they fell off a truck.

Sayward Christmas toy mystery solved

There will be some extra smiles on Christmas morning for one Port Hardy family

An RCMP officer returns a bag of Christmas gifts to Tiffany Charlie of Port Hardy. The gifts were found on the side of the Island Highway between Sayward and Port Hardy after they fell off a truck.
Puppeteer Lawrence Smythe with Pinocchio will be featured at the Museum at Campbell River on Dec. 28 at 1 and 3 p.m.

Pinocchio comes to life at the museum

The hour will be filled with Smythe’s work as a mime, clown, actor, singer, dancer, puppeteer and ventriloquist

Puppeteer Lawrence Smythe with Pinocchio will be featured at the Museum at Campbell River on Dec. 28 at 1 and 3 p.m.

Campbell River to revamp zoning bylaw

To ensure the City’s zoning bylaw is consistent with the Official Community Plan, an update to the bylaw will occur in 2014

Free New Year’s Eve celebration and family activity night in Campbell River

Join Strathcona Gardens this New Year’s Eve from 5-9 p.m. for a night of free family fun

The Merry McKentys are a band of five adult siblings and their dad from Cortes Island.

Family band from Cortes Island releases debut album

The band of traditional music enthusiasts is made up of five adult siblings and their dad

The Merry McKentys are a band of five adult siblings and their dad from Cortes Island.

Campbell River Tyees in seesaw battle

Campbell River midget Tyees in tough battles last weekend

Platinum record selling guitarist Jesse Cook will bring a varied show of his usual flamenco, rumba, jazz and world music as well as material from a new album of music featuring a departure from the flamenco guitar that he’s known for.

Jesse Cook brings Blue Guitar Tour to Campbell River

Vancouver Island dates are a continuation of Cook's world wide tour of Europe, Canada, and the United States

Platinum record selling guitarist Jesse Cook will bring a varied show of his usual flamenco, rumba, jazz and world music as well as material from a new album of music featuring a departure from the flamenco guitar that he’s known for.
A couple of volunteers (above) seek out some birds on the Campbell River waterfront during a previous Christmas Bird Count. They might set their sights on a hooded merganser (right) and other waterfowl. This year’s count will be the 43rd in Campbell River.

Christmas is for the birds and counting them

The Campbell River Christmas Bird Count takes place Saturday, Jan. 4 from sunrise to sundown

A couple of volunteers (above) seek out some birds on the Campbell River waterfront during a previous Christmas Bird Count. They might set their sights on a hooded merganser (right) and other waterfowl. This year’s count will be the 43rd in Campbell River.
Jill Paris Rody by Perrin Sparks

Artists at work at the CR Art Gallery

See popular local artists Carole Goodwin and Jill Paris Rody at work and to sample tea from The Gathering Place Trading Company

Jill Paris Rody by Perrin Sparks
Jill Paris Rody by Perrin Sparks

Artists at work at the CR Art Gallery

See popular local artists Carole Goodwin and Jill Paris Rody at work and to sample tea from The Gathering Place Trading Company

Jill Paris Rody by Perrin Sparks

Group will facilitate democratic discussion

Kudos to the organizers of the Area D Ratepayers Association meeting