Robin Grant

Journalist at Telegraph-Journal

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Articles

Eviction threatens vital Campbell River community kitchen, drop-in centre

2 days ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Robin Grant

Campbell River could lose life-saving essential services for people experiencing homelessness if a new location to lease isn’t found before June 30. Shawn Decaire has been searching for a new site for Kwesa Place since the City of Campbell River acquired the property the Laichwiltach Family Life Society leases on Shoppers Row. The city has issued eviction notices, providing them until the end of June to vacate the premises.
Island pianist Carter Johnson to compete in prestigious global competition

5 days ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Robin Grant

Campbell River-born pianist Carter Johnson, inspired by the lively music scene of his hometown during his youth, has earned a spot among the top 30 competitors globally in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. This renowned classical music event, recognized as one of the most prestigious competitions in the genre, is set to take place from May 21 to June 7 in Fort Worth, Texas. The 28-year-old was selected from a global pool of 340 applicants from 45 countries.
B.C. non-profit increases protected area on Vancouver Island by 100 acres

5 days ago | chemainusvalleycourier.ca | Robin Grant

The Nature Trust of British Columbia has raised enough money to buy 100 acres of floodplain forest along the Xwésam (Salmon) River near Sayward, expanding the existing conservation complex to 1,037.8 acres (420 hectares). The fundraising campaign to raise $294,000 kicked off in February and ran until April 9.
B.C. non-profit increases protected area on Vancouver Island by 100 acres

5 days ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Robin Grant

The Nature Trust of British Columbia has raised enough money to buy 100 acres of floodplain forest along the Xwésam (Salmon) River near Sayward, expanding the existing conservation complex to 1,037.8 acres (420 hectares). The fundraising campaign to raise $294,000 kicked off in February and ran until April 9.
Resigned chamber chair speaks out after Campbell River debate cancelled

3 weeks ago | campbellrivermirror.com | Robin Grant

According to the chamber, recent actions by certain Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce board directors led to the election debate in Campbell River being postponed and then called off on April 22. "(The decisions) were not decisions of the remaining board directors or officially known to the board," says the chamber in a media release after a special board meeting on Wednesday.
North Island chamber says not all directors backed debate cancellation call

3 weeks ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Robin Grant

Recent actions by certain Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce board directors led to the election debate set for Campbell River to be postponed and then called off, according to a shocking revelation from the chamber on April 23. "(The decisions) were not decisions of the remaining board directors or officially known to the board," says the chamber in a media release.
North Island chamber says not all directors backed rogue debate cancellation call

3 weeks ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Robin Grant

Recent actions by certain Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce board directors led to the election debate set for Campbell River to be postponed and then called off, according to a shocking revelation from the chamber on April 23. "(The decisions) were not decisions of the remaining board directors or officially known to the board," says the chamber in a media release.
Organizers cancel Campbell River election debate due to 'safety concerns'

3 weeks ago | pqbnews.com | Robin Grant

The federal all-candidates meeting in Campbell River got called off nearly two hours before the event was set to take place on April 22. The Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce board of directors said it "sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause" in a media release on Tuesday afternoon. The event was scheduled to be held at the Tidemark Theatre at 4 p.m. It was originally set for earlier in April, however, that date was postponed due to a scheduling conflict.
B.C. judge dismisses feds' attempt to strike down lawsuits from salmon farm giants

3 weeks ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Robin Grant

Two major players in British Columbia's salmon farming industry have been given the green light to sue the Canadian government. Mowi Canada West Inc. and Cermaq Canada Ltd. can proceed with lawsuits after B.C. Supreme Court judge Lauren Blake dismissed the federal government's attempt to strike down four notices of civil claim brought against two former fisheries ministers.
UPDATE: 'Mistake' of partisan endorsement on official letterhead won't happen again: B.C. MLA

1 month ago | kimberleybulletin.com | Robin Grant

A letter typed on B.C. legislative assembly stationery signed by Conservative Party MLA Anna Kindy and several other elected officials that backs a controversial federal election candidate has raised concerns about the ethical implications of sending out a partisan message from the legislature. The letter released on social media over the weekend has the signatures of Campbell River Mayor Kermit Dahl and city Couns. Ben Lanyon, Ron Kerr, and Doug Chapman.