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Aggravated assault charge dropped against Yukon’s Gavin McKenna
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (366+ words) Published 12:36 pm Friday, February 6, 2026 Yukon's Gavin McKenna has had a charge of aggravated assault against him dropped following an incident at a Penn State bar on Saturday, Jan. 31 after his team's 5-4 overtime loss to Michigan State. (@PuckEmpire/X) The charge of…...
B.C.-based wildfire protection company expands to the Maritimes
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (214+ words) Published 8:30 am Friday, February 6, 2026 WASP Wildfire, a Kelowna-based fire protection company is expanding to the Maritimes. (Wasp Wildfire/Facebook) Wildfires can strike any community throughout the warmer months, even in places that might not experience wildfire season too often. To…...
Public input sought for upcoming Strathcona Regional District financial plan
9+ hour, 3+ min ago (153+ words) Published 10:10 am Friday, February 6, 2026 By Campbell River Mirror Staff The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) has announced that it will review Bylaw No. 631 regarding the 2026-2030 Financial Plan and Capital Expenditure Program. This discussion is set to take place during its regular…...
Campbell River athlete has grown in confidence and ability through gymnastics
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (345+ words) Published 11:30 am Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Braedyn Morrison-Stovman shows off his medals at the Pan-American Open Gymnastics Championships for Athletes with Down Syndrome in Canc'n, Mexico, Oct. 2025. (Brandi Stovman/Contributor) For many families raising children with Down Syndrome or intellectual disabilities, finding…...
Most Strathcona Regional District homes found to have low levels of cancer-causing radon
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (402+ words) Published 3:15 pm Monday, February 2, 2026 Residents in the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) can breathe a sigh of relief at the results of the Take Action on Radon initiative, which revealed that only a small percentage of homes in the region surpassed…...
Campbell River’s Words on the Water Literary Festival set for March
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (229+ words) Published 1:15 pm Monday, February 2, 2026 By Campbell River Mirror Staff This March, celebrate Canadian literature at the 22nd Words on the Water Literary Festival at the Maritime Heritage Centre, on March 13 and 14. Designed in a writers-for-readers format, the literary festival offers audiences…...
Campbell River ElderCollege announces new lineup of courses
1+ week, 2+ day ago (265+ words) Published 11:00 am Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Are you 50 years or older and looking to pick up some new skills and knowledge? Registration begins Feb. 17 for a lineup of new courses, ranging from technology, gardening, travel, energy, dance, marketing, science, drumming and city…...
Forest Planning and Practices Regulation (FPPR): Forest Operations Map
1+ week, 2+ day ago (148+ words) Published 7:30 am Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Cape Mudge Forestry Ltd. Holder of Forest Licences, A97152, A94731, A94733, A94734, and A99518 advertises Forest Operations Map (FOM) submission ID 2747, 2748, 2749, 2750 and 2751 under FPPR division 3.1; to provide engagement opportunity for interested members of the public, and community stake holders. This FOM…...
SWICKED: Sucks to be a skier right now … or does it?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (332+ words) Published 4:30 am Wednesday, January 28, 2026 I checked the forecast for Mount Washington recently, and it is looking bleak to say the least. Temps are high, skies are dry, and what is typically white slippery stuff is brown slop up on our…...
We need to fund education accordingly - Letter
1+ week, 2+ day ago (362+ words) Situation not only applies to arts courses We need to fund education accordingly " Letter Published 1:30 am Wednesday, January 28, 2026 North Island College is currently reviewing proposed suspensions of approximately 15 academic programs, a decision that has sparked growing concern across the Comox…...