Tag: Campbell River Firefighters

Mayor still bothered by firefighter overtime

News Bill Kingston -
The mayor of Campbell River questions whether hiring an extra firefighter in 2023 was the right move. Kermit Dahl made...

Hiring more Campbell River firefighters only solution to OT problem: union

News Bill Kingston -
The head of the Campbell River firefighters' union says hiring more staff is the only solution to curb the...

Council trims 2025 budget in first day of deliberations

News Bill Kingston -
Campbell River council has been able to shave half a percent off what will be required from city taxpayers...

Overtime costs continue to plague fire department

News Bill Kingston -
A recent addition to Campbell River's fire department doesn't appear to be helping the bottom line. A $153,000 a year...

Campbell River firefighters wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

News Patrick Grapes -
Campbell River firefighters are going pink. They’re wearing the colour throughout October for breast cancer awareness. Fire Chief Ian Baikie...

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Doug Chapman seeking re-election to Campbell River city council

2026 Municipal Election
First elected to Campbell River city council in 2022, Doug Chapman is seeking a second term.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.