Giving Back Made Easy: New Guide on Supporting the Homeless
Where compassion meets action: locals asked and grassroots workers answered
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Strength in Adversity: Community Supports Father Stabbed While Helping Others
Over $15,000 raised over the weekend for "Good Samaritan"
VIDEO: Operation Pegasus Lifts Spirits, One Dive at a Time
The project is about more than just jumping from planes. It's all about building connections and sparking conversations that can save Veteran's lives.
Campbell River School District Unveils Plan for New Childcare Centers
Seven elementary schools to welcome before and after-school childcare
Unanswered Questions: Police Shooting Case To Be Judged In Court
The mother of a young father shot to death in Campbell River is suing the unknown officers involved.
Forgotten Demo Tape Finds New Life
Band member decided to finish album to commemorate lead singer
Democracy Denied: The Struggle for Elections in Da'naxda'xw First Nation
One family's 30 year reign has prompted non-family members ask the court to force elections
Changing the Tide For Pride In Campbell River
From a couple of little booths to a bustling celebration, Campbell River Pride is growing
What We Love: Orca's Cruising
Where were you when you saw your first Orca?
Music or Mayhem? The Sounds of Great Blue Herons
Herons abandoned their nests last year, and Campbell River man won't let it happen again.
Want To Honour National Indigenous Peoples Day? Read This.
Namwayut: In the Kwak’wala language, this word conveys the deep understanding that we are all one
Racers Set, Ready, Go, On Ultimate Watercraft Challenge
Nearly half who start don't finish the Race To Alaska
A Degree Where The Homework Is Fun
Bring your craft brewing dreams to life
2,000 Fish Die After Creek Contamination
Suspected pollutants cause mass fish die off
See Some Monsters This May Long
They're back in action, and you're gonna hear them roar
A Public Health Crisis Not Getting Enough Attention
So far in 2023 three times more people in BC have died from toxic drugs than COVID
"Live Streets" Bring New Life Downtown
Campbell River event is more than meets the eye
10-Year-Old Hosting "Shimmer Party" For Homeless
Campbell River girl coming up with new ideas to help community
What We Love: Fishing Buddies Near Campbell River
Sometimes fishing scenes can be majestic
Master Teaches Tricks Of The Trade
Picking Locks and Tying Knots, when was the last time you learned a useful renegade skill?
Save Simms Creek – Local Biodiversity Hotspot Threatened by Housing Proposal
proposed apartments has residents up in arms over impacts to their local creek
Reality Show Contestants Miss The Bus
Contestants on "Race Across the World" brought to an abrupt stop by lack of public transportation on VanIsle
What We Love: "Quilting Flashmobs"
The smiles on these wonderful womens faces say it all.
Campbell River Council Reverses Drug Ban Bylaw
Facing backlash and a lawsuit, council quickly does a double take
Experts Say Campbell River Council Got it Wrong on Drugs
harsh bylaws aren't the answer to the hidden drug crisis. We need more detox and treatment services.
Sign Up for Summer Fun
Youth Academy offers summer camps in Comox Valley, Campbell River, and Port Alberni.
Students Planting Seeds for the Future
Do you know more about native plants than a fifth grader?
Bones Of Crows – A Stunning Film You Don't Want To Miss
Free showings across the Island, and we've got the dates
Campbell River Council Goes Old-School, Evades New Provincial Drug Policy
City supports law and order approach despite numbers that show it isn't working.
Bank Closes ATM. But are the (Unspoken) 'Culprits' Really to Blame?
RBC doesn't say who, but everyone knows who's being blamed
Looking To Give Back This Year?
Become a local hero
The New Pine Beetle?
This adorable alien is a lot more harmful than it looks.
Drug Poisoning Overdose Warning
Campbell Riverites can get their drugs tested
Local Man Gives Healthcare Workers A Shout Out!
“Showed me there’s still love in the world … and gave me hope.”
Campbell River Family Feuds
Local family gets their turn in the spotlight!
How You Can Turn Christmas Gifts Into A Home
Two families moved into their homes this year, and you can help others to do the same
Funding Needed for Tiny Homes on Wheels
Housing people, one turtle at a time
How Much Is Too Much To Save Your Neighbour's Life?
Campbell River wants to assess some of the costs of overdose prevention
The Cost of Giving Birth on the NorthIsle
It's high stakes in more than just dollars
Ski Resort Celebrates Opening Day—With a Water Shortage
The 2022 droght isn't over yet
Cops Going Too Far on VanIsle?
Troubling news about RCMP using excessive force
SRD Leaving People Out In The Cold
Regional District taking no responsibility
Sinking Ships > Breaking Ships
An artificial reef and a tourist attraction all in one
Not Another Larry
We all know one, but you've never seen him like this
Junior Streamkeepers Are The City's New Superheroes
Kids are helping protect our city from flooding.
Walk With Me Returns to Spirit Square
Get the story first-hand from folks on the front line of the toxic drug crisis
Co-op To The Rescue
The recently-opened Gold River Village Co-op now gives Gold River-ites a local option for groceries
Community Mourns One of Its Best
May we call continue to care in Krisandra's honour
“Baby Boy Shaw” Still Has No Official Name
Parents are now heading to court to fight to name their child
Would the Incumbents Have Won If the Kids Could Vote?
Campbell River elected a slew of new faces on council
Toronto Trial Lawyer With Convoy Ties Wants to Run Campbell River
Saron Gebresellassi says she fell in love with Campbell River—now she wants to be mayor
Honouring Campbell Riverites Who Welcome All
"Either everyone counts or nobody does"
Homeless? Here's How To DIY A Houseboat!
No, this is not the new #vanlife
Reconciliation Isn’t Just a Word, It’s An Action
September 30th was chosen because that's when children were taken from their homes to go to residential schools
78-Year-Old Trailer Princess Has Served Her Last Commission
The sunken barge is full of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel
Campbell River Will Be Brimming With Free Treasure!
When communities come together, cool stuff happens
Bid a Little, Give a Lot
We've got one day left to make a difference!
Good Food For All
Buying this local food box helps other families eat healthy
Here's your Campbell River Council Candidates!
Your 2022 Elections Round Up
Guess What's Cheaper Than Cops?
This solution is more fiscally responsible
All are welcome here.
It's time to book your spot!
Communities Rally to Raise Money for Police Dog Heaven
What started out as a friendly RCMP rivalry became a multi-city competition.
Remembering Loss and Fighting for a Future
International Overdose Awareness Day highlights a tragic problem
Campbell River Comes Through
Good news for this fisher and his trusty boat
Campbell River Council Addresses Rumours—They Should Have Saved Their Breath
How we all got here doesn't matter—the direction we head now does
Wei Wai Kum First Nation Are Finally Getting Some Land Back
"This will benefit all residents in our territory" —Chief Chris Roberts
We Can Be This Blind Neighbour's Eyes
Local fisher is asking for help from the community
No Room to Grow Out? Grow Up!
This Campbell River company is turning the old pulp mill site into a high-tech farm
WATCH! Horny Whale Gives Family A Whole Lot Of Extra Love
That's one way to rock the boat…
Are Toxic Drugs Getting Worse?
Island Health says drug poisonings have spiked
It's Time to Upgrade Your Girls Night Out
A simple concept to have fun and give back in a big way
Campbell River Has Never Had an Indigenous City Councillor
One candidate has a chance to make a change
3D Printing Human Body Parts?!
The future is now
Our Coastal Waters Still a Giant Toilet Bowl for US Cruise Ships
The US is doing more to protect their ocean, so the waste moves north
Powerhouse Indigenous Hip Hop in Spirit Square
Only the weather will be hotter than the music
What We Love: The Full Moon Rising
It's a Buck Moon, not a bad moon
Our Orcas: Thriving or Surviving?
New babies are a sign of hope, but they need salmon fast
Walk With Me Moves Hearts and Lands Funding
Over 10K to go towards fostering support for addiction in Campbell River
NexStream Keeps the Cutting Edge in Campbell River
Ideas this good deserve funding
Campbell River Estuary: The Restoration Poster Child
With time and care, we can make our river whole again
Looking Back: The Day Campbell River said F*#@ That Rock
The good old days: when we blew up underwater mountains for entertainment
The Tom Brady of Campbell River
His big break was beating Nanaimo in the Vancouver Island Midget Titles
Why Do the Campbell River RCMP Keep Killing People?
When do we start to worry?
Why You Should Care About This Company You've Never Heard Of
Is Mosaic's real estate arm building inspired communities or turning working forest into suburban sprawl?
Puppies, Rainbows, and Pride!
It's Pride month and it's time to celebrate!
Nunns Creek Park is a Symptom of a Bigger Problem
Everyone needs a place to play and a place to live
Turning Wounds Into Wisdom
“I was very emotional when I realized what it was for…it really moved my spirit to be recognized"
Is There Really a "Witch Hunt" on Strathcona Regional Directors?
It's important that board members get paid, but when some claim way more than others we need to pay attention
Eagle Attacks Fangirl After One Too Many Photos
"It was probably tired of me taking its picture"
Raise Your Spirits in Spirit Square
Forget about the weather and go to Spirit Square. You'll be happy you did
Little Human at the Centre of a Very Big Controversy
Government refuses to register new baby's name, says systems won't permit them
Health Care Coming Closer to Home?
Comox Strathcona hospital board considering rural, First Nations grants
How's Your Housing?
Be part of the survey to learn more about how folks keep a roof above their heads
What We Love: Mysterious Nights
Chadwick the cougar had one of the best seats in the house
Whale Watchers Marvel at Record Number of Bigg's Killer Whales
Astounding number of killer whales spotted in Salish Sea
There Aren't Enough Songs About Fishing the Sockeye Run
The Canadian Cowboy sings about good fishing and good living
Talent Gets a Funding Boost on NorthIsle
During COVID lots of groups struggled to keep the lights on
Seriously? – Teslas Will Soon Be Hauling Logs on Vancouver Island
But will they still look this cool after a couple of years on logging roads?
What We Love: Moon Over Campbell River
“Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars.” ― Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Long Live the Bike Boom
The pandemic has prompted record numbers of people to get their butts off the couch and onto the seat of a bike
Golden Moment for Campbell River Snowboarder
No one else could keep up with him
Tyler Turner Ready to Crush at the Paralympics
New legs, new life, new champion?
Local Artist Uses Material Straight from VanIsle
You can even sit in his VW bug
The Top 5 Most Terrifying Winter Olympic Sports
Are you brave enough to try these in spandex?
Campbell River Skier Crash Lands in Big Air
"Not my best day," he said on Instagram
What We Love: Humpback Whales that Jump Out of the Ocean
Humpbacks are making a comeback in the region
Tour of the Taps Part 2 – Campbell River and North Island
Go north – the craft beer revolution continues
Four More Coastal First Nations Defer Old-Growth Logging
The province proposed an old-growth plan last November
Which Yellowstone Character is Your Town?
Only hot people live in Cumberland
Property Assessments Go Up Up Up
When Islanders got their property assessments this week pretty much everyone went "whoa"
Surfing the East Side
It's not for everyone, but some dedicated surfers line up to carve waves on the east side
Planned Fish Farm Causing Rift Between Neighbours
The Tlowitsis say they need the fish farm to support their community
The New Rescue Team in Town
The non-profit plans to fill a gap in remote rescue and emergency care
Steer Clear of the Campbell River
Elk Falls might look awesome right now, but that river will ruin your day if you fall in
Big Storm Means No Power for Thousands
Are you prepared for storm season?
Do You Know the Egg Man?
Why did he need an axe, though?
Why Did This Man Throw Eggs and Swear in the Phone Store?
Because obviously the salesman can do something to stop 5G
Surfing Cedar
When entrepreneur moved to Campbell River, he fell in love with cedar
They Might Be Cute, But They Eat Their Young
Common wall lizards, native to the Mediterranean, are invading Vancouver Island
Dog on Death Row Lives in Jail with Two Roosters
They tried to assess Bronx in the pound, but it didn't go as planned
What Do 120 Charging Dolphins Look Like?
They really didn't want to become the Orca's lunch
Off-Duty Cop Saves Baby's Life on the Island Highway
She dropped everything to help these frightened parents
Who says white men can’t rap?
Buckle up and go on a musical island tour with Oktiv6
Close Call on the Colonel
Two injured climbers rescued after a fall on one VanIsle's biggest mountains
Big Power Producing Polluter Might Be on the Chopping Block
The natural gas-fired power plant in Campbell River is one of the biggest single sources of heat-trapping pollution in BC
How Come Our Governments Aren't Treating Opioid Deaths as a Major Crisis?
Island Health warns Comox Valley and Campbell River residents about a recent spike in drug overdose
The Worker Shortage Is Not About Free Money, Maybe Lots of the Jobs Just Suck
Restaurant and hotel workers are getting out for lots of reasons
Canada Has Bailed on Afghanistan, But People on VanIsle Haven't
But a Comox Valley Photographer and a Syrian Refugee Are Doing What They Can
Booze and Bear Spray at the Campbell River Fair
They just didn't want the fun to end
How Do You Charge an Electric Ferry?
New hybrid ferries will start running in the Gulf Islands by 2022
2021 Election North Island-Powell River Cheat Sheet
You'll have to dig deep to find out what these three will do for North Island-Powell River
Newsflash for the Unvaccinated: "It's Not About You"
Province finally mandates vaccinations for long-term care workers
Island Locations Featured in Apple+ TV Series
Campbell River locals look forward to watching nearby landmarks on screen again when season two of See airs in a couple of weeks
Drive-In Movie Comes to Campbell River
Take the kids to see Raya and the Last Dragon at Saratoga Speedway
Healthy, Fresh Food in Hospitals — What a Concept?
A pilot project will increase the amount of local food served in hospitals. But can it improve the taste?
Campbell River Rower Helps Bring Home Olympic Gold
Avalon Wasteneys helps Canadians clinch gold by less than one second
It's Going to Be Hot, Hot, Hot Says Environment Canada Heat Alert
Comox Valley and Campbell River will swelter through Sunday
Locals Rally to Feed Baby Eagles
The big babies flew the coop in the heatwave
More High-Speed Internet Coming to North Isle
5G coming to Campbell River, Port McNeill, and Port Hardy this year
One Down, One to Go – Campbell River Olympians Pursuing Podium in Tokyo
Triathlete Matthew Sharpe disappointed by finish but rower Avalon Wasteneys keeps dream alive
Pretty Plant is Killing Native Species
This purple plant is pretty, but it's actually kind of terrible
Campbell River's Q̓ʷalayu House Supports Pregnant Moms and Families of Sick Kids
It's a "home away from home" for families who need to travel to get medical care
Is a Locally Owned Gas Station the Best Solution?
The only gas station on Quadra closed because local folks don't want to work for the current management
Orcas Appear During Residential School Memorial
As drummers led a song honouring the 215 graves four orcas suddenly appeared
From Trees to Tech, Campbell River Looks to the Future
By thinking out-of-the-box Campbell River is moving away from logs and fish
South Campbell River Sewer Upgrades Start July 19
All that poop has to go somewhere
RCMP Shoot and Kill a Man in Campbell River After He Stabs Their Dog
Until the Independent Investigations Office finishes their investigation, the RCMP is not allowed to release any details
Norwegian Factory Fish Farm Loses in Canadian Federal Court
Cermaq once again fails to stop the removal of their fish farms in the Discovery Islands
WATCH: Vancouver Island’s Spectacular Elk Falls
Enjoy suspension bridges and waterfalls just 2 kms from Campbell River
Wild Salmon Still at Risk – Cermaq Goes to Federal Court
Dad said no, so Cermaq has gone to ask Mom instead
Strathcona RD Endorses Old Growth Recommendations
The Regional District is acting because the province has been too slow
Who Was Haig-Brown?
Roderick Haig-Brown was ahead of his time, he may also be one of Campbell River’s most under-appreciated citizens
Campbell River Family Could be Homeless in a Week
Rentals are expensive and get snapped up fast
One Little Decision, One Big Victory for Wild Salmon
The federal government has committed to removing 19 controversial fish farms
Floatplane Can't Float on a Sandbar
"…all of a sudden, he just dropped from the sky and hit the sand bar…"
Big Bucks for Pacific Salmon, But Will it Be Enough
Aaron Hill of the Watershed Watch welcomes the announcement saying If spent wisely, the funds “could make a real difference in getting more salmon back into…
Conservative Candidate Downey Back for Another Round
Downey’s website reveals little about her positions on the resource and economic issues important to North Islanders
Converting Waste to Garden Compost
Pilot garbage collection program will save money, reduce pollution, produce compost and generate cash
Mother Daughter Duo Protects Nature for their Kids
Will the nature they love still be around when they grow up?
Less Sea Lice in the Okisollo—A Lot Less
Would you want a chicken-sized parasite chewing on your leg?
DFO Kept Secrets about Fish Mouth Rot Disease on Farms
Chamberlin said DFO knew about the potential risks this disease posed to wild salmon, but kept it secret
Drug Dealers Are Killing Our Kids
Many drug dealers know they are selling potent, potentially lethal drugs. They're killing people, including kids
Campbell River's Comeback Kid – Snowboarder Wins Gold
Campbell River athlete's amazing recovery from life-changing accident
Class Act With Some Bad Actors – The Strathcona Story
Citizen watchdogs defend BC's oldest provincial park
Mother-Daughter Duo Tackles Anti-Asian Racism
Alarmed that elders in Asian communities were being abused, Campbell River mother-daughter duo create space for dialogue
Canada and the Island's Residential School Shame
VanIsle's last residential schools closed in the 1980s. They've documented 202 deaths of indigenous kids, but these are only the deaths we know about
BC's Tourism Grant Money Doesn't Help Small Operators
Will small businesses get left out?
Countering Nimbyism – Cahiri Secondary Students Welcome Homeless Project to Their Neighbourhood
“For these kids to do that it made me feel wonderful, really really welcoming”
City Councillors Talk Old-Growth Clear Cuts
Nanaimo city council urges Victoria to link old-growth logging to the future of communities
Protect Bears – Sooke Wildlife Group Opens a Chapter in Campbell River
It's spring so the bears are out, and they're hungry