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CR Live Streets presents Reggae in the River
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (204+ words) Published 1: 30 am Saturday, June 27, 2026 By Campbell River Mirror Staff Caleb Hart sings to the crowd at the Five Acre Co. Summer Concert Series in 2022. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS) Reggae fans can get ready for an unforgettable night of Caribbean…...
Researchers say Kitimat LNG facility's flare problems causing massive pollution plume
10+ hour, 28+ min ago (1133+ words) Published 5: 05 pm Friday, June 26, 2026 A group of environmental researchers says LNG Canada's broken flare system is spewing more toxic gases into the atmosphere than the company has disclosed, presenting imaging evidence to back up their claims. "These are unheated, uncombusted,…...
Trespassing charge stayed for activist arrested at UVic in 2025
17+ hour, 34+ min ago (337+ words) Published 10: 15 am Friday, June 26, 2026 A controversial residential schools skeptic announced that a trespassing charge was stayed after her arrest at an unsanctioned event the University of Victoria in December 2025. On June 24, the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announced Frances Widdowson's…...
Campbell River neighbourhoods to see community beautification grants
22+ hour, 17+ min ago (96+ words) Published 5: 30 am Friday, June 26, 2026 By Campbell River Mirror Staff Campbellton, Willow Point and Downtown Campbell River will all see funding for beautification projects this year. The City of Campbell River Council has approved in principle three grants for area-specific beautification…...
Fire crews tackle blaze at site of Victoria Butterfly Gardens
20+ hour, 6+ min ago (364+ words) Published 10: 45 pm Thursday, June 25, 2026 A fire broke out June 25 at Truffles Catering, which is attached to the Victoria Butterfly Gardens building in Brentwood Bay. (Victoria Butterfly Gardens/Facebook) Emergency crews have come to the rescue of the flora and fauna…...
What's up in The Riv
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (665+ words) Published 1: 30 am Thursday, June 25, 2026 National Indigenous People Day Fathers Day Breakfast Community Centre, Campbell River June 21, 8 - 11: 00 a. m. Opening Ceremonies & Cultural Performance CR Big House, Campbell River June 21, 10 - 11: 00 a. m. Lunch, Games & Entertainment Robert Ostler Park June 21, noon - 5: 00 p. m. Farmers Market & Artisan Fair (Market) Spirit…...
Diabetes, heart and cancer care services get boost from Eagles L. A. donation
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (155+ words) Published 1: 30 pm Wednesday, June 24, 2026 By Campbell River Mirror Staff The Eagles Ladies Auxiliary donated $5, 000 to the Campbell River Hospital Auxiliary recently. According to spokeswoman Shelly Morton, funds will be used to purchase supplies for the Diabetes, Heart Health and Cancer…...
Timberline Secondary School sees first art installation
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (108+ words) Published 1: 30 am Saturday, June 20, 2026 By Steve Joyce, Contributed From left to right are Stephen Johnston, Karun Koerning, Steve Joyce and in front Bella Lee & Summer Knowles. (Andrea Knowles/Contributed) On June 12, Timberline welcomed its first student created sculpture; "Cresent Moon…...
Premier meets with North Cowichan leaders after call for help on homelessness, addiction
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (532+ words) Published 2: 05 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 Premier David Eby and Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Christie Boyle flank North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas in Vancouver on June 18. The trio discussed solutions to the growing homelessness, addiction, and mental health crisis affecting…...
Campbell River Storm bolster roster and staff for 2026-27 season
1+ week, 1+ day ago (347+ words) Published 1: 30 am Friday, June 19, 2026 The Campbell River Storm have been busy adding to their 2026-27 VIJHL roster, signing two defensemen and swinging a forward trade. The team signed left-handed blueliner Owen Kwok, a 2007-born defenseman coming off a season with the…...