Tag Archives: Campbell River

Health, Seniors

Will this COVID-19 second wave cut off seniors from loved ones?

Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Right now, Arne Liseth is his brother Keith’s only remaining connection to the outside world.

Liseth is his brother’s sole designated visitor at the long-term care home in Campbell River, B.C., where Keith lives.

And as the number of COVID-19 cases spike in the province, Liseth worries what little social contact his brother enjoys will be cut off again.

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Justice

Myth about the Quadra Island RCMP: Busted

There is a false report, about the Quadra Island RCMP detachment, circulating on Cortes Island. They are allegedly being shut down. This story appears to have grown out of an idea that was discussed a few years ago and most likely will never be implemented.

Here are the questions Cortes Currents emailed the head of the Quadra detachment, Cpl. Sean Bulford, and his replies.

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Politics

The SRD Chooses a new Chair and Vice Chair

With Michele Babchuck moving on to the provincial legislature, the Strathcona Regional District Board needed a new Chair. Gold River Mayor Brad Unger, who had been her Vice Chair, was chosen by acclamation. The only real election, during the Board’s Nov 4th, 2020 Board meeting, was for Vice Chair.

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Health, Indigenous Nations

Campbell River Maternity Clinic

the Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

As the Campbell River Maternity Clinic celebrates the fifth year since making a critical decision to relocate, one of the clinic’s physicians reflects on their continued efforts breaking barriers for families seeking birth support.

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Transportation

Port Hardy to Campbell River bus ready to go

Editors note added Dec 22, 2025 – A page on Wavin’ Flags website states it ‘will‘ (future tense) offer trips between Port Hardy and Campbell River three days a week (Tue, Thu & Sat) It is a 3 hour trip, with stops at Port McNeill and Woss, and will cost $100.00. Click here for the schedule. The following article is from Nov 7, 2020:

North Island Gazette, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

After six months without service, the wheels on the bus will finally go ‘round from Port Hardy to Campbell River, with stops in Port McNeill and Woss.

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