Marc Kitteringham

Journalist at Campbell River Mirror

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Articles

Science moves us closer to the future, but we can't forget the present

1 day ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

If I were to ask you to choose a work of fiction which best resembles 2025 so far, the easy answer is some dystopian nightmare. You wouldn't be far off from the truth, especially when looking at our neighbours to the south. Octavia Butler's The Parable of the Sower, Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, and honestly the entire genre of political dystopia books and movies are looking more and more like documentaries instead of works of fiction.
Multiple fire crews respond to warehouse fire north of Courtenay

1 day ago | pqbnews.com | Marc Kitteringham

Fire crews are responding to a structure fire in Merville, with RCMP, BC Ambulance and BC Hydro on scene. The fire is located at 6167 Tsolum River Road. Oyster River, Merville and Courtenay crews are on scene and requested mutual aid from the Cumberland Fire Department. At 10:45 a.m., a tender truck was en route from Cumberland. An excavator was also en route just before 11 a.m. A mutual aid request for manpower was also sent out to the Comox Fire Department, which arrived at 11:25.
Multiple fire crews respond to warehouse fire north of Courtenay

1 day ago | todayinbc.com | Marc Kitteringham

Fire crews are responding to a structure fire in Merville, with RCMP, BC Ambulance and BC Hydro on scene. The fire is located at 6167 Tsolum River Road. Oyster River, Merville and Courtenay crews are on scene and requested mutual aid from the Cumberland Fire Department. At 10:45 a.m., a tender truck was en route from Cumberland. An excavator was also en route just before 11 a.m. A mutual aid request for manpower was also sent out to the Comox Fire Department.
Courtenay's downtown playbook is 10 years old - how close are we to the vision?

1 day ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

About 10 years ago, the City of Courtenay asked people what they wanted to see for downtown. There was a whole to-do about it, with people gathering at the Native Sons Hall and discussing the possible futures about downtown Courtenay with city planners and other officials. The goal was to put together a vision for downtown for the next decade, which is ending right about now.
Young Courtenay cellist named to National Youth Orchestra

2 days ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

A young Courtenay-based cellist will be performing on the National Youth Orchestra of Canada’s 65th Anniversary Tour this year. Claire Mindell is a 17 year old cellist from Courtenay who has been chosen to play with the orchestra. Mindell currently plays with the Symphony Orchestra and other regional ensembles. “I’m most looking forward to the repertoire, meeting new friends, and working with Naomi Woo," she said, referring the conductor and educator at NYO.
Comox Valley Schools crowns inaugural enduro mountain bike race champions

6 days ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

Over 130 mountain bikes were crowded into the staging area at Village Park in Cumberland, in various stages of preparation for the inaugural Comox Valley Schools Enduro Mountain Bike Race. The race was open to student athletes from grades 8 through 12, representing five school districts. Students travelled from as far afield as the Gulf Islands to compete on the trails in the Cumberland Forest. Enduro races have timed stages, with transfers between each stage that are not timed.
Comox hill gardens to be replanted after construction completes

1 week ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

The Town of Comox has sent out a clarification, addressing a number of emails and inquiries received about the gardens along Comox Hill, and how the Sewer Conveyance Project will impact them. The Record received a story tip from Valley resident Kevin McCarthy, who wrote that he was concerned about the gardens. "This is one of the best things about driving into Comox along the dyke road in any season," he wrote.
Overdose advisory issued for Comox Valley, Campbell River

1 week ago | vancouverislandfreedaily.com | Marc Kitteringham

Island Health has issued a drug poisoning overdose advisory for the Comox Valley and Campbell River. “Overdoses are increasing,” the advisory says. “Family and community members using opioids and stimulants face increased risk from injection and inhalation.” If someone overdoses, Island Health advises to call 911 and stay with the person. Give Naloxone and administer one breath every five seconds. Mixing substances increases the risk of overdose. This includes alcohol and prescription drugs.
Overdose advisory issued for Comox Valley, Campbell River

1 week ago | campbellrivermirror.com | Marc Kitteringham

Island Health has issued a drug poisoning overdose advisory for the Comox Valley and Campbell River. “Overdoses are increasing,” the advisory says. “Family and community members using opioids and stimulants face increased risk from injection and inhalation.” If someone overdoses, Island Health advises to call 911 and stay with the person. Give Naloxone and administer one breath every five seconds. Mixing substances increases the risk of overdose. This includes alcohol and prescription drugs.
We're going to miss our emissions targets

1 week ago | comoxvalleyrecord.com | Marc Kitteringham

The province put out its annual climate change accountability report, and things aren't looking too great. The report, which goes into the weeds about how much the province's industries and sectors are contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, starts with a sobering admission: that "B.C.’s current policy landscape does not put us on track to meet our 2030 targets." As a takeaway, that's not great.