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Campbell River Special Olympics athletes return from nationals

Sports Sage Daniels -
Eleven Campbell River athletes and five coaches have returned from the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat, AB.

SRD seeking publics opinion on hazards, risks and vulnerabilities

Strathcona Regional District Sage Daniels -
The Strathcona Regional District is inviting residents of Campbell River, Cortes Island, Gold River, Sayward, Tahsis and Zeballos to help develop a new hazard, risk and vulnerability analysis.

City mourns former Campbell River chief administrative officer

City of Campbell River Sage Daniels -
Former city of Campbell River CAO, Albert "Lorne" Anderson has passed away.

City of Campbell River renews long-term licenses for five non-profit organizations 

City of Campbell River Justin Baumgardner -
City council provides five-year licenses to support arts and culture programming in Campbell River.

Temporary water discolouration in Campbell River ‘aesthetic concern only’

City of Campbell River Sage Daniels -
Some residents in Campbell River may have noticed discoloured water from their taps Friday, Nov. 7.

Two Vancouver Island residents receive Order of BC award

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Fifteen residents of BC have been selected to receive the Order of BC award next month.

Emergency responders burning out, Ambulance Paramedics Association of BC president says 

Health Justin Baumgardner -
The Ambulance Paramedics of BC Association says their staff are tired and suffering from mental illness both off and on the job.

Residents in tsunami zones urged to prepare, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District 

Tsunami Justin Baumgardner -
A tsunami watch has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for several regions on the western and northern parts of Vancouver Island.

Update: Parts of Vancouver Island on tsunami watch 

Tsunami Justin Baumgardner -
A tsunami watch has been issued for several regions on the western and northern parts of Vancouver Island this evening, Tuesday June 29.

Wildfire situation not as bad as 2023, BC Wildfire Service 

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
Since April the BC Wildfire Service says it has seen close to 750,000 hectares of land burned due to wildfires in the province, but it’s nowhere near the 2023 record.

Homalco First Nation files petition to B.C. Supreme Court over ancestral remains

Homalco First Nation Sage Daniels -
χʷɛmaɬkʷu (Homalco) First Nation filed a petition for judicial review with the Supreme Court of British Columbia on July 16

Hiker lifted to safety despite challenging weather conditions, Alberni Valley Rescue 

Search & Rescue Justin Baumgardner -
Alberni Valley Rescue Squad (AVRS) says they’ve rescued a hiker on Triple Peak despite increasing weather conditions.

Vancouver Island man receives Order of Merit award from Hockey Canada 

Sports Justin Baumgardner -
A Duncan local who is devoted to positive relationships and navigating life’s hurdles has been recognized with an award from Hockey Canada.

Habitat for Humanity receives $100K for affordable housing projects in Campbell River and the Comox Valley

Housing Sage Daniels -
North Island Habitat for Humanity is celebrating a $100,000 donation from Coastal Community Credit Union that will help build affordable housing for families in the region.

The SkyHawks soar into Campbell River

Community Sage Daniels -
Canada’s only military parachute demo team, the Skyhawks, are taking to the skies of Campbell River for a thrilling performance of military skills.

Strathcona Wilderness Institute celebrates 30th anniversary with new 3D map

Community Sage Daniels -
The Strathcona Wilderness Institute will celebrate its 30th anniversary on July 19 and is inviting the community to celebrate.
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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.