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Thanksgiving the busiest long weekend of the year for BC Ferries

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Thanksgiving weekend will be the busiest weekend of the year for BC Ferries. Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall says they will be adding 70 extra sailings to the major routes on top...

Long weekend home safety

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If you're leaving town for the holiday weekend, police are reminding people to make sure your home is secure. RCMP Constable Rob Gardner says this is especially important as the...

Extreme Weather Shelter reopens this season

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The City of Campbell River is reopening the extreme weather shelter this winter. City Manager Deborah Sargent says the city looked at number of locations for the shelter, and found...

New waterfront task force for the city

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A new waterfront task force is being created to help develop 3.5 acres at the corner of Highway 19A and Roberts Reach. Campbell River City Clerk Peter Wipper says the...

Campbell River vital signs report released

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The Campbell River Vital Signs report has been released. The report covers different aspects in the community such as crime in the area, and the average youth poverty rate. President Jim Harris says Vital...

Comox Valley RCMP investigating double homicide in Courtenay

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Two men have been arrested after a double homicide in Courtenay. Constable Rob Gardner says RCMP were called out to a residence in the 2300 block of Urquhart Avenue to...

Changes to benefits for seasonal firefighters

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The B-C Government is making changes to extend benefits for seasonal firefighters. Stephanie Smith with the B-C Government and Service Employees' Union says wildfire fighters will now have access to BCGEU...

NIC Wins Silver for Online Science Lab

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North Island College has won an award for its online science lab. Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Randall Heidt says the lab allows students to conduct science experiments from anywhere. The...

Chair of Forestry Task Force is disappointed by a UBCM resolution

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The chair of Campbell River's Forestry Task Force says he's disappointed by a U-B-C-M resolution calling for a halt...

Fire Crews respond to a house fire in Quinsam Heights

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The Campbell River Fire Department responded to a house fire in the Quinsam Heights area. Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Doherty...

Another Drug Bust in Campbell River

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Two more people are facing multiple charges after been found in possession of a large amount of drugs and...

PROVINCE CREATING A CENTRE ON SUBSTANCE USE

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The provincial government will be creating a Centre on Substance Use to try to address the ongoing overdose crisis...

Volunteers needed for Oyster River Fire

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Oyster River Fire is recruiting volunteers. An information session is being held tonight at the fire hall. Fire Chief Bruce Green...

NIC Students represent BC in meeting with Federal Finance Minister

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North Island College Students were chosen to represent BC at a meeting with the Federal Finance Minister. Megan Tomlinson was...

New trust to help the Great Bear Rainforest

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A new trust has been established to help the Great Bear Rainforest. The million-dollar trust was established to commemorate the visit...

The Royal Family arrive to Canada

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More than 25 thousand people are expected to be in Victoria today to catch a glimpse of the Royal Family on their arrival...
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Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Emergency training exercise at YBL Wednesday

City of Campbell River
The City of Campbell River is holding an emergency training exercise at the Campbell River Airport on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Susan Sinnot seeks second term on Campbell River city council

2026 Municipal Election
Susan Sinnot, who has lived in the community since she was four years old, owns a local law firm and is running for re-election.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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