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A physician at the Campbell River hospital is frustrated with how health authorities are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy NIAID-RML via AP

Campbell River doctor says health authority dropping the ball on COVID-19

A physician at the Campbell River Hospital says the public isn't being given the information it needs in regards to COVID-19 and is questioning the Ministry of Health and Island Health's handling of the situation, in general.

A physician at the Campbell River hospital is frustrated with how health authorities are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy NIAID-RML via AP
It’s going to be a tough go, financially, for the next little while for artists and arts organizations, according to arts council executive director Ken Blackburn, but art will always persevere. Photo by Marissa Tiel/ Campbell River Mirror

The Campbell River arts sector prepares to weather COVID-19 storm

Financially, it will be a tough go, but the arts are never really about money, they're about the art

It’s going to be a tough go, financially, for the next little while for artists and arts organizations, according to arts council executive director Ken Blackburn, but art will always persevere. Photo by Marissa Tiel/ Campbell River Mirror
COVID-19 photo by the Food and Drug Administration

Campbell River mayor: ‘Spreading rumours doesn’t do anyone any good’ re: COVID-19

'Just because someone says, I heard from so and so that there are three cases, doesn't make it fact'

COVID-19 photo by the Food and Drug Administration
Dustin Schook, owner of the first Campbell River privately-owned cannabis retailer, opened the doors of Plenty Of Time in Campbellton last Monday after quite an adventurous process. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror

First non-government cannabis retailer in Campbell River opens in Campbellton

Plenty Of Time owner Dustin Schook says it was quite the process getting up and running

Dustin Schook, owner of the first Campbell River privately-owned cannabis retailer, opened the doors of Plenty Of Time in Campbellton last Monday after quite an adventurous process. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror
Local businesses are sure to take a financial hit due to concerns over COVID-19, so the SRD and city are offering ‘Business Continuity Templates’ to help them plan. Black Press File Photo

Planning Templates available for local businesses amidst COVID-19 concerns

Chamber survey also hopes to help government understand the impact of virus on the economy

Local businesses are sure to take a financial hit due to concerns over COVID-19, so the SRD and city are offering ‘Business Continuity Templates’ to help them plan. Black Press File Photo
There are measures we can all take to stop the spread of this thing.

Stopping the spread of COVID-19

A rundown of the symptoms, what to do, when, and other science-based information on COVID-19

There are measures we can all take to stop the spread of this thing.
Campbell River’s Keith Notter has claimed the Guaranteed $1 million prize from the March 11 Lotto 6/49 draw on behalf of his coffee group, who all chip in for tickets every week. Photo courtesy BCLC

Campbell River coffee group claims $1-million 6/49 prize

Seven retirees who meet weekly for coffee will share windfall from Tuesday night's draw

Campbell River’s Keith Notter has claimed the Guaranteed $1 million prize from the March 11 Lotto 6/49 draw on behalf of his coffee group, who all chip in for tickets every week. Photo courtesy BCLC
Three-time Olympic medallist and 10-time Canadian National Champion Patrick Chan performs the first of two routines at the Campbell River Skating Club’s annual gala on Saturday. Photo by Mike Davies – Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River Skating Club calls gala with Patrick Chan ‘amazing’

Largest crowd ever for an annual skating gala certainly didn't hinder young skaters' performances

Three-time Olympic medallist and 10-time Canadian National Champion Patrick Chan performs the first of two routines at the Campbell River Skating Club’s annual gala on Saturday. Photo by Mike Davies – Campbell River Mirror
The City of Campbell River says it is monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely and will update the community when anything changes in how they are dealing with things.

City of Campbell River ‘continues to monitor’ COVID-19 situation, installs hand sanitizer stations

Other than the limitation on public events sizes, all city services remain fully operational

The City of Campbell River says it is monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely and will update the community when anything changes in how they are dealing with things.
Check your tickets, because someone in Campbell River woke up a millionaire this morning. Image courtesy BCLC

Last night’s Lotto 6/49 Guaranteed Million ticket purchased in Campbell River

Nobody matched 6/6 numbers for the $5 million draw, but one lucky Riverite is a new millionaire

Check your tickets, because someone in Campbell River woke up a millionaire this morning. Image courtesy BCLC
Campbell River Mayor Andy Adams drops the puck at the Campbell River Storm VIJHL playoff opener against the Nanaimo Buccaneers Tuesday at Rod Brind’Amour Arena. The mayor was wearing his Hometown Hockey sweater to encourage everyone to participate in the “Paint the Town Red” contest beginning March 9 and promote the upcoming arrival of the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour on March 21 and 22, which has now been canceled due to concerns over COVID-19 Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror

Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour cancelled

Campbell River was set to be one of 25 communities to host national broadcast event March 21 and 22

Campbell River Mayor Andy Adams drops the puck at the Campbell River Storm VIJHL playoff opener against the Nanaimo Buccaneers Tuesday at Rod Brind’Amour Arena. The mayor was wearing his Hometown Hockey sweater to encourage everyone to participate in the “Paint the Town Red” contest beginning March 9 and promote the upcoming arrival of the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour on March 21 and 22, which has now been canceled due to concerns over COVID-19 Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror

MIKE’S MUSINGS: Maybe the most nervous I’ve ever been to make art

I've been asked to add something to a collaborative annual tradition ....

Campbell River RCMP reported 40 incidences of domestic violence in February, and another five reports related to breach of bail conditions related to Domestic Violence files. Black Press File Photo

Campbell River RCMP continue domestic violence awareness campaign

40 incidences of domestic violence in February, with another five related to breach of conditions

Campbell River RCMP reported 40 incidences of domestic violence in February, and another five reports related to breach of bail conditions related to Domestic Violence files. Black Press File Photo
The Campbell River RCMP will be rolling out an easier way to report some minor crimes beginning March 18. Black Press File Photo

Campbell River RCMP launching online crime reporting system

New system designed to allow frontline personnel to focus on high-priority calls

The Campbell River RCMP will be rolling out an easier way to report some minor crimes beginning March 18. Black Press File Photo
CR Live Streets will expand yet again next year after council added $9,000 for a sixth event to the budget, but that’s only one of many improvements planned for the downtown core this year. Photo courtesy City of Campbell River

City of Campbell River approves 2020 Downtown Small Initiatives projects

A sixth event for CR Live Streets, new bike racks, garbage cans and more coming to downtown

CR Live Streets will expand yet again next year after council added $9,000 for a sixth event to the budget, but that’s only one of many improvements planned for the downtown core this year. Photo courtesy City of Campbell River
Between the thematic options for the architectural feature at the centre of the Rockland Road/Highway 19A roundabout that went out for public consultation, Tide Pool was selected as the top choice by those who provided feedback. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror

‘Tide Pool’ selected for Campbell River’s Rockland roundabout centrepiece

Roundabout construction will begin this summer, with centrepiece work to follow

Between the thematic options for the architectural feature at the centre of the Rockland Road/Highway 19A roundabout that went out for public consultation, Tide Pool was selected as the top choice by those who provided feedback. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror
Woodland Terrace, a proposed 44-unit strata development by Westshore Development Corp., gained its Form and Character approval from the city this week. Image from City of Campbell River report

22 new duplexes coming to Willis Road/Highway 19 area in Campbell River

The new 44-unit strata complex will be built by Westshore Development Corp.

Woodland Terrace, a proposed 44-unit strata development by Westshore Development Corp., gained its Form and Character approval from the city this week. Image from City of Campbell River report
The City of Campbell River has approved the purchase of a new sewer inspection truck that will allow it to bring the service in-house. Mirror File Photo

New sewer inspection truck coming to City of Campbell River wastewater fleet

Truck will allow the city to begin doing sewer inspections in-house rather than contracting it out

The City of Campbell River has approved the purchase of a new sewer inspection truck that will allow it to bring the service in-house. Mirror File Photo
Campbell River Midget Tyees goaltender Tyler Murray makes yet another save against the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies on Saturday en route to his first of two shutouts in the best-of-three series to help lift his team to the Island Championship. The team now moves on to Provincials in North Saanich March 15-19. Photo by Mike Davies – Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River Midget Tyees sweep JDF Grizzlies in Island Championship series

After an 8-1-1 regular season, Tyees go another 5-0 through playoffs, now head off to provincials

Campbell River Midget Tyees goaltender Tyler Murray makes yet another save against the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies on Saturday en route to his first of two shutouts in the best-of-three series to help lift his team to the Island Championship. The team now moves on to Provincials in North Saanich March 15-19. Photo by Mike Davies – Campbell River Mirror
Coach Rae Anne Hesketh and the girls of the Campbell River Skating Club work through a routine at a recent practice at Stathcona Gardens as they prepare for their Year End Gala being held March 7 at 2 p.m., featuring 10-time Canadian National Champion Patrick Chan. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River Skating Club ready to welcome Patrick Chan

'It's an amazing opportunity, not only for the community, but especially for our skaters'

Coach Rae Anne Hesketh and the girls of the Campbell River Skating Club work through a routine at a recent practice at Stathcona Gardens as they prepare for their Year End Gala being held March 7 at 2 p.m., featuring 10-time Canadian National Champion Patrick Chan. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror