While no one was hurt, the spectre of school shootings came to Campbell River on March 1, 2026. It was merely a threat: arguments escalating to the point that a youth posted a picture of himself holding a BB gun and ‘threatening others who had threatened a friend.’
Being shot by a BB gun is rarely fatal, but often hurts.
The Campbell River RCMP took the threat seriously. Their press release states:
Continue reading Spectre of School Shootings Comes To Campbell RiverEnjoy the latest climate news for Cortes & beyond for March, 2025
Continue reading Cortes Round-up: Spring is here and its time to …
Its not too late! The SRD is still accepting feedback about the proposed changes to the zoning bylaw. The conversation at the Climate Cafe last month was about how the proposed changes reflect our stated climate goals in the OCP and how we can be more resilient. SRD staff are considering amending their proposal as a result. Check out the latest at the Regional District’s website and send comments — it’s not too late!
By Nora O’Malley, Ha-Shilth-Sa, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Vancouver Island, B.C. – Up Mount Washington, Indigenous youth can ride through the trees or sit and throw snowballs – it’s all about having fun and being free for members of the Vancouver Island Indigenous Snowboard and Ski Team.
The recreation-focused, 100 per cent volunteer driven snowboard and ski team is accepting applications from Vancouver Island-based Indigenous youth ages 12 to 17 until Nov. 12. Members receive a pass to Mount Washington Ski Resort for the 2024-2025 season, access to gear if they need, plus holistic training that promotes healthy living and long-term love for the sport.
Continue reading Vancouver Island Indigenous Snowboard and Ski Team recruiting new athletes, mentors
The Strathcona Regional District is considering what could be an extremely innovative and societal changing plan. As CAO David Letich informed the Board, at their Wednesday June 26 meeting, the draft Poverty Reduction Plan is already more than 100 pages long. It was his intention to have the plam introduced through a presentation and then, hopefully, they will forward it to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion.
Continue reading First Draft of the SRD Poverty Reduction Plan
