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A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Northwest hereditary chiefs demand accountability for deadly RCMP arrests

Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs are speaking out about the deaths of Jared Lowndes and Dale Culver

 

The pay phone at Roberts Lake Resort will be unplugged in coming days. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Lonely stretch of B.C. highway mourns final call for its last pay phone

Residents concerned about emergency coverage on Vancouver Island between Campbell River and Sayward

  • May 8, 2024

 

Drummers approach the Campbell River RCMP detachment. On July 8, 2021 Wet’suwet’en man Jared Lowndes was shot by RCMP outside a Tim Hortons. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Watchdog wants B.C. to probe lack of prosecutions in police use of force

None of the 15 IIO cases taken to trial where officers have not pled guilty have ended in conviction

  • Apr 26, 2024

 

Jared Lowndes was killed during an encounter with police which also resulted in the death of a police service dog and injuries to its handler. Facebook photo

No charges in RCMP killing of Jared Lowndes shocks First Nations leaders

‘Casts doubt’ on support for, or faith in, the Independent Investigation Office

Jared Lowndes was killed during an encounter with police which also resulted in the death of a police service dog and injuries to its handler. Facebook photo
A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Crown rejects charges in B.C. police shooting because of lack of evidence

B.C. Prosecution Service says it can’t prove officers committed offence in 2021 Jared Lowndes death

  • Apr 24, 2024
A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
Members of the Nuchatlaht First Nation and supporters rally outside B.C. Supreme Court before the start of an Indigenous land title case, in Vancouver, on Monday, March 21, 2022. A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says the First Nation did not prove it had rights to its entire claim area but in a ruling April 17, 2024, he agreed they had title to smaller parcels of land. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

First Nation on Island west coast wins Aboriginal title to limited territory

Nuchatlaht First Nation secure title to parcels of land near existing reserves

Members of the Nuchatlaht First Nation and supporters rally outside B.C. Supreme Court before the start of an Indigenous land title case, in Vancouver, on Monday, March 21, 2022. A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says the First Nation did not prove it had rights to its entire claim area but in a ruling April 17, 2024, he agreed they had title to smaller parcels of land. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
B.C. Premier David Eby with North Island MLA Michele Babchuk in Campbell River. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Eby talks wildfires, forestry and how Indigenous deal can be a B.C. template

Premier in Campbell River to sign agreement to manage timber in the North Island

  • Apr 5, 2024
B.C. Premier David Eby with North Island MLA Michele Babchuk in Campbell River. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Dallas Smith, spokesperson for the First Nations Alliance for Finfish Stewardship, holds up a copy of "Modern Salmon Farming in British Columbia: A Review" which was launched at Campbell River's Tidemark Theatre on Friday, April 5, 2024. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

First Nation finfish alliance releases review of pro-salmon-farming science

British Columbia Salmon Farming Association compiled the science review over the past year

Dallas Smith, spokesperson for the First Nations Alliance for Finfish Stewardship, holds up a copy of "Modern Salmon Farming in British Columbia: A Review" which was launched at Campbell River's Tidemark Theatre on Friday, April 5, 2024. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Sean Adelberg slips the ring on Mary Davidson’s ring during their wedding on tuesday, April 2 at Campbell River’s Hospice House. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Hospice wedding a declaration of love in the face of medical challenge

Couple exchanges vows while new wife battles brain cancer

Sean Adelberg slips the ring on Mary Davidson’s ring during their wedding on tuesday, April 2 at Campbell River’s Hospice House. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Richard Miller took advantage of Midas Muffler’s lifetime guarantee to replace the muffler on his 1966 Mercury pickup truck after 30 years. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

B.C. man puts his muffler’s lifetime guarantee to a tough test

30-year-old muffler on nearly 60-year-old truck replaced by Midas free of charge

Richard Miller took advantage of Midas Muffler’s lifetime guarantee to replace the muffler on his 1966 Mercury pickup truck after 30 years. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
An orca died after being beached near Zeballos over the weekend. Photo courtesy Simon John

Beached orca on Vancouver Island was pregnant, DFO necropsy says

Efforts ongoing to reunite calf with pod after mother dies

  • Mar 26, 2024
An orca died after being beached near Zeballos over the weekend. Photo courtesy Simon John
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (left) visited the North Island-Powell River riding with MP Rachel Blaney on March 5. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

NDP leader touts expanded B.C. shipbuilding during Vancouver Island visit

Jagmeet Singh also speaks to affordability and local concerns during Campbell River visit

  • Mar 6, 2024
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (left) visited the North Island-Powell River riding with MP Rachel Blaney on March 5. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Campbell River artist Glen Green has become a steady producer of images for coins produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Silver coin’s West Coast orca scene a natural for Vancouver Island artist

Image adorns Royal Canadian Mint’s This is Canada series’ Wondrous Waters theme

Campbell River artist Glen Green has become a steady producer of images for coins produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan announces that the federal government, the City of Victoria, the City of Campbell River and the Town of Comox have reached an agreement to fast-track a total of more than 900 homes over the next three years. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Victoria, Comox, Campbell River to build 900 homes in 3 years

The agreement will provide $33.5 million to eliminate pre-existing barriers to building homes

Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan announces that the federal government, the City of Victoria, the City of Campbell River and the Town of Comox have reached an agreement to fast-track a total of more than 900 homes over the next three years. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Campbell River, B.C., Courthouse. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

B.C. woman accused of coughing on grocery worker during pandemic acquitted

B.C. Supreme Court Justice allows appeal, quashes conviction in Campbell River case

Campbell River, B.C., Courthouse. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
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Councils want B.C. to create more tools to address public safety concerns

Province urged to help cities combat public disorder with a Community Safety Act

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Investigators process the scene of a police-involved fatal shooting and what police said is a reported homicide of a second person on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the government wharf in Discovery Harbour. Photo contributed

Suspect in marina homicide and hostage incident died at his own hands: IIO

Incident occurred last summer in Campbell River

Investigators process the scene of a police-involved fatal shooting and what police said is a reported homicide of a second person on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the government wharf in Discovery Harbour. Photo contributed
Canada’s first 42’ cruiser to be equipped with Yamaha Quad 450HP Outboards. Photo courtesy EagleCraft

B.C. boat builder unveils Canada’s first quad-powered aluminum boat

EagleCraft Boats reveals 42’ Cruiser with Yamaha Quad 450HP Outboards

  • Dec 7, 2023
Canada’s first 42’ cruiser to be equipped with Yamaha Quad 450HP Outboards. Photo courtesy EagleCraft
Donovan James, Kristin Logan and their daughter Cipher will be together this Christmas after Logan’s cancer surgery at the University of Washington Medical Centre. Photo: GoFundMe

Cancer patient abandons B.C. healthcare to seek treatment in U.S.

Case becomes lightning rod for issues plaguing cancer treatment in the province

Donovan James, Kristin Logan and their daughter Cipher will be together this Christmas after Logan’s cancer surgery at the University of Washington Medical Centre. Photo: GoFundMe
Attending the Nov. 28 press conference to present an Indigenous-led finfish aquaculture transition framework are: Thomas Smith, Deputy Chief Isaiah Robinson, Dallas Smith, Chief Simon Tom, Brian Assu, and James Wallas. Photo contributed

B.C. Indigenous coalition releases salmon-farm plan for their territories

Group in Ottawa lobbying for continuation of in-ocean aquaculture under First Nations guidance

Attending the Nov. 28 press conference to present an Indigenous-led finfish aquaculture transition framework are: Thomas Smith, Deputy Chief Isaiah Robinson, Dallas Smith, Chief Simon Tom, Brian Assu, and James Wallas. Photo contributed