River watch: ‘Prolonged periods of heavy rain’ on the way for Vancouver Island

Residents should watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts

Nanaimo News Bulletin
#CampbellRiverBC - City-run meal service in Campbell River criticized, volunteers call for community kitchen https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/campbell-river-free-takeaway-dinners-community-kitchen-9.7128270?cmp=rss
Volunteers criticize free takeaway dinners in Campbell River, call for community kitchen instead | CBC News

Volunteers who serve hot dinners to those in need in Campbell River, B.C., say they can provide nutritious meals at a fraction of the cost of the current takeaway dinner program the city recently extended until the end of April.

CBC
Illegal sea cucumber fishing leads to $11,600 fine for Vancouver Island fishers
Fisheries and Oceans Canada said the three men were found in possession of 43 sea cucumbers after officers spotted the fishers at a beach in Campbell River, B.C., last spring. The daily limit is 12 per person.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-island-sea-cucumbers-9.7123185?cmp=rss
Canadian tourist drowned in Australia as a result of a dingo attack, authorities say
Authorities in Australia have determined that 19-year-old Canadian tourist Piper James of Campbell River, B.C., who died in January drowned after sustaining injuries from a dingo attack.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/canadian-piper-james-australia-coroner-9.7116898?cmp=rss
Canadian tourist drowned in Australia as a result of a dingo attack, authorities say
Authorities in Australia have determined that 19-year-old Canadian tourist Piper James of Campbell River, B.C., who died in January drowned after sustaining injuries from a dingo attack.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/canadian-piper-james-australia-coroner-9.7116898?cmp=rss
Canadian tourist drowned in Australia as a result of a dingo attack, authorities say
Authorities in Australia have determined that 19-year-old Canadian tourist Piper James of Campbell River, B.C., who died in January drowned after sustaining injuries from a dingo attack.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/canadian-piper-james-australia-coroner-9.7116898?cmp=rss
North Island leaders respond to Tumbler Ridge shooting

Flag flying at half-mast at Campbell River City facilities through Feb. 17

Comox Valley Record
Downtown Campbell River gentrification displacing services for the homeless - Ladysmith Chronicle

Plans to reinvigorate downtown area have made it increasingly hard for unhoused people, advocates say

Ladysmith Chronicle
Campbell River's permissive tax exemption passes third reading

The council approved an amendment to the bylaw, which will provide 100 percent permissive tax exemptions to the Rivercity Players, North Island 911 Corporation and St. Peter Anglican Church

Campbell River Mirror