Complaints about a homeless camp at the end of Quinsam Road were discussed at the August 17th Campbell River city council meeting. The number of tents has expanded to the point they are now visible from the road. RCMP now respond to calls from the area on a regular basis. Canada Post notified residents that it considers the area ‘unsafe’ and will no longer deliver to their mail boxes.
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Campbell Riverites Must Wear masks on buses
Campbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
BC Transit is making sure that Campbell Riverites have no excuse to not have masks on buses. On Thursday, Aug. 20, masks will be handed out to passengers in the Campbell River Transit system at two locations – the Community Centre and the Highway 19A/Erickson Exchange – between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
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What Is A Forest?
I’ve been reading books, documents and articles relative to forests for decades. Every once in awhile, I get caught up in some new forest jargon. The most recent comes from the Ministry of Forests and their new concept “Legacy Tree” Any guesses? …..
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Forest defenders call for forest minister Doug Donaldson’s resignation
Campbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
“At this stage, it is time to call for Forest Minister Doug Donaldson’s resignation as he has proven to be inept and negligent in the management of B.C.’s forests,” said Quadra Island’s Geraldine Kenny while protesting outside North Island MLA Claire Trevena’s Campbell River office.
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Sea Star On Brink of Extinction
Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Every child who has ever explored a West Coast shore relishes the discovery of a sea star, with its bumpy skin, jumble of arms and striking colours.
But the once common treasure of the tidal pool is at risk of being eradicated along the Pacific coastline from a deadly combination of disease and warming oceans caused by climate change, said biologist Alyssa Gehman.
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