BC Hydro has announced it will purchase the Island Generation facility in Campbell River, signalling a significant investment toward supporting reliability for Vancouver Island and growing demand for electricity throughout the province.
A new community garden has been built at the Homewood supportive housing initiative in Campbell River as part of FortisBC’s Community Giving Day initiative.
The first WestJet flight out of Campbell River Airport (YBL) left for Calgary on Friday, marking a milestone for the city and giving residents direct access to one of Canada’s primary aviation hubs.
The City of Campbell River has released the 2026 schedule for CR Live Streets, a free all-ages street event series, with the first event scheduled for Canada Day.
Mayor Kermit Dahl said the project was promised in 2023 and construction should have already begun, but now residents are being asked to wait despite a clear and growing need for long-term care in Campbell River.
Campbell River has seen a notable decline in police calls and property crime this year, according to RCMP statistics covering January to November compared with 2024.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
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.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
