Paul Rudan

Hopefully they know where the bathrooms are

NO, REALLY: I’ve heard stories of missing shifts due to a shortage of workers and new employees who walked on and then off the job

Campbell River’s Robert Smith will be playing right tackle for Team West in Saturday’s CIS East West Bowl in London, Ontario.

Big Rob is taking his shot

Robert Smith of Campbell River stands 6'6" and plays this Saturday in the CIS East West Bowl game

Campbell River’s Robert Smith will be playing right tackle for Team West in Saturday’s CIS East West Bowl in London, Ontario.
Oyster River Deputy Fire Chief Bruce Green presents Bobby Johnson with a certificate of commendation from the B.C. Fire Commissioner’s Office.

Boy honoured for fire heroics

Bobby Johnson, age 6, of Oyster River receives commendation for the B.C. Fire Commissioner

Oyster River Deputy Fire Chief Bruce Green presents Bobby Johnson with a certificate of commendation from the B.C. Fire Commissioner’s Office.
Wes Walkus comforts his mother Blanche outside the Campbell River courthouse Monday after the man who killed a family member was found guilty of manslaughter instead of second degree murder.

Johnny “too drunk” for murder

A Port Hardy teenager was too drunk to form the intent for murder according to a B.C. Supreme Court judge Monday.

Wes Walkus comforts his mother Blanche outside the Campbell River courthouse Monday after the man who killed a family member was found guilty of manslaughter instead of second degree murder.
Doug Cox will take some time out from preparing Vancouver Island MusicFest to perform in an all-star lineup of musicians in Back to the Garden on May 22 at the Tidemark Theatre.

Musicfest director’s also pulling for the Tidemark

Concert: Doug Cox joins fellow musicians for Back to the Garden show

Doug Cox will take some time out from preparing Vancouver Island MusicFest to perform in an all-star lineup of musicians in Back to the Garden on May 22 at the Tidemark Theatre.

Cyclist killed

The tragic accident occurred shortly before 4 p.m., just west of Dogwood Street in Campbell River

Jennifer Harris and hubby Mike Gower are looking splendid as they get ready for a fabulous evening at last Saturday’s Masquerade Gala for Cameryn’s Cause.

Gala raises thousands

In a gorgeously decorated Campbell River gym, a packed house in masquerade dined, danced and opened their wallets

Jennifer Harris and hubby Mike Gower are looking splendid as they get ready for a fabulous evening at last Saturday’s Masquerade Gala for Cameryn’s Cause.
Veteran Conservative MP John Duncan says he will run again in the 2015 election, but not in the reconfigured North Island riding.

MP Duncan to run again, but not in the North Island

John Duncan has represented Campbell River for the better part of 20 years, but he wants to run in the new riding

Veteran Conservative MP John Duncan says he will run again in the 2015 election, but not in the reconfigured North Island riding.
Bella nurses her two cubs last summer in Glendale Cove. The grizzly family stars in the new Disney nature film “Bears” opening Saturday night in Campbell River.

B.C. bears star in new Disney flick

The “true life adventure” is set in Alaska, but during the summer of 2012

Bella nurses her two cubs last summer in Glendale Cove. The grizzly family stars in the new Disney nature film “Bears” opening Saturday night in Campbell River.

Online drug dealer delivered by mail

Former Campbell River resident sold magic mushrooms through the Internet and delivered them through the post office

Nootka Sound RCMP investigate a chopper crash in Gold River. The pilot and three fallers were able to walk away from the crash with minor injuries.

All okay after chopper crash in Gold River

Pilot and three fallers checked out after hard landing; Transport Canada investigates

Nootka Sound RCMP investigate a chopper crash in Gold River. The pilot and three fallers were able to walk away from the crash with minor injuries.

Avoiding jail leads to more time behind bars

Campbell River 25-year-old has "atrocious record" with at least 28 convictions for breaching court conditions

Stubborn or mentally ill? Elderly man remains behind bars

All that Webster Nicol needs to do is sign a basic court release document and he can walk out of jail

Jesse Devlin and the CR DanceXtreme team “brought the house down” during their performance Wednesday at Caripalooza.

Caripalooza

Jesse Devlin and the CR DanceXtreme team “brought the house down” during their performance Wednesday at Caripalooza

Jesse Devlin and the CR DanceXtreme team “brought the house down” during their performance Wednesday at Caripalooza.
The remains of Myrna Letandre were found last year in the foundation of a Winnipeg home. She went missing in 2006 and may have had a relationship with murderer Traigo Andretti.

Former resort caretaker gets 25 years for ‘terrifying’ murder of his wife

Graphic warning: Story contains details that may be disturbing to some readers

The remains of Myrna Letandre were found last year in the foundation of a Winnipeg home. She went missing in 2006 and may have had a relationship with murderer Traigo Andretti.

Hundreds of local health workers vote on strike action

More than 400 workers in Campbell River are among the 47,000 across B.C. who are represented by the HEU

Former resort caretaker gets life for killing spouse

Traigo Andretti pleaded guilty to first degree murder in B.C. Supreme Court in Campbell River

Teachers begin limited job action tomorrow

Campbell River union head says their battle is with the province, not the school district

Owners and staff at Snow Peas Taste of Asia prepared house specialties during their Easter Sunday tea party at the restaurant located downtown in Georgia Quay. All the tasty treats were free as patrons donated money to Humanitarian Services for Children of Vietnam, which provides food, shelter, education and medical help to orphans. One young supporter (above) was Rowan Gruger-Cowper, age 7, who has her picture taken with a sign that will be forwarded to Western Union which, in turn, donates $10 to the cause for every photo.

Humanitarian Easter

Owners and staff at Snow Peas Taste of Asia prepared house specialties during their Easter Sunday tea party

Owners and staff at Snow Peas Taste of Asia prepared house specialties during their Easter Sunday tea party at the restaurant located downtown in Georgia Quay. All the tasty treats were free as patrons donated money to Humanitarian Services for Children of Vietnam, which provides food, shelter, education and medical help to orphans. One young supporter (above) was Rowan Gruger-Cowper, age 7, who has her picture taken with a sign that will be forwarded to Western Union which, in turn, donates $10 to the cause for every photo.
Canadian comic legend Ron James returns to the Tidemark Theatre with his new show, Take No Prisoners, on May 7.

Where’s baby sasquatch, wonders comedian Ron James

He’ll soon be on the other side of the Rockies and will return to Campbell River’s Tidemark Theatre

Canadian comic legend Ron James returns to the Tidemark Theatre with his new show, Take No Prisoners, on May 7.