National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As of June 1, minimum wage workers in the province earn $14.60 an hour, up from $13.85. But low wages, part-time or precarious work, coupled with low vacancy rates and high rents, are significant drivers of homelessness in the North Island region, said Kristi Schwanicke, co-ordinator of the Campbell River and District Coalition to End Homelessness.
Continue reading BC’s Minimum Wage InsufficientCampbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Campbell River Airport (YBL) welcomed its first flight after commercial service resumed at the airport. Nine passengers landed on June 2, at YBL airport in the morning on Pacific Coastal flight 715 that arrived from Vancouver.
Continue reading First Flight To Campbell RiverGeorge Floyd’s needless death, at the hands of white Minneapolis police officers, sparked protests throughout North America. They have been held in most Canadian cities and many towns. A Black Lives Matter rally will be held in Campbell River’s Spirit Square at 11 AM on Saturday, June 6th, 2020.
Continue reading Black Lives Matter Rally In Campbell RiverThe Klahoose Community Bus resumes service today. As of 6 AM this morning, there was still room for one more passenger.
Continue reading Klahoose Community Bus Resumes Service.National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
It’s early morning and there’s still a hush in downtown Campbell River.
Stores are just starting to open in the small Vancouver Island town, which is experiencing a typical “Juneuary” West Coast day — mild temperatures paired with a grey and drizzly sky.
But lodged in the middle of the city’s core is a massive, snazzy, brightly coloured RV accompanied by a woman hanging out its entry door and greeting anyone and everyone who passes.
Folks walking by stop to ask what the splashed-out vehicle is all about or to chat with Leanne McIntee, who already knows a lot of the passersby by name.
McIntee is co-ordinator of the Mobile Outreach Unit for Health and Support Services (MOUHSS), which tends to go by its moniker, the Moose.
Continue reading The Moose Brings Health Services To The Campbell River Area
