John Harding

Anthony Trozzo of Qualicum Beach, shown competing for Vancouver Island University in the 2016 Pac West Conference golf championships at Morningstar Golf Course in Parksville, is running his first marathon to raise money to support awareness and treatment of mental illness.

Marathon man tackles mental illness

Qualicum Beach athlete races to raise money, awareness of cause

Anthony Trozzo of Qualicum Beach, shown competing for Vancouver Island University in the 2016 Pac West Conference golf championships at Morningstar Golf Course in Parksville, is running his first marathon to raise money to support awareness and treatment of mental illness.

EDITORIAL: Some things are just ridiculous

The lack of access to fresh fish in Port Hardy defies logic

Mark Worthing from the Sierra Club, left, and Torrance Coste of the Wilderness Committee spoke about old-growth forests and raw log exports to a crowd of about 35 people at Guido’s Cafe in Port Hardy on Monday night.

Environmentalists speak to Port Hardy crowd about old growth and raw logs

The presentation was part of a Sierra Club/Wilderness Committee tour that also has stops in Campbell River, Parksville and Courtenay

Mark Worthing from the Sierra Club, left, and Torrance Coste of the Wilderness Committee spoke about old-growth forests and raw log exports to a crowd of about 35 people at Guido’s Cafe in Port Hardy on Monday night.

Telus lines to North Island homes: get them while they’re free

That and other items from the District of Port Hardy's recent council meeting

The Norther Expedition at the Port Hardy ferry terminal just before heading north on Saturday.

Size matters — Port Hardy councillors want input on new Mid-Coast ferry

BC Ferries is asking for permission to purchase a used vessel that will carry 35 vehicles and 150 passengers/crew

The Norther Expedition at the Port Hardy ferry terminal just before heading north on Saturday.
Regional District of Nanaimo chair Bill Veenhof

Bowser sewer gets $7.5 million boost

Residents will get chance to vote in referendum following public meetings

Regional District of Nanaimo chair Bill Veenhof
North Island goalie Alexis Cairo steers aside a shot by Makenna Fitzgerald of Kamloops during the opening round of the B.C. Female Midget hockey championships at Oceanside Place in Parksville Sunday, March 19, 2017. Kamloops claimed a 4-0 victory.

Nerves have impact on provincial hockey newcomers

North Island Impact rally after slow start in midget female provincial championships in Parksville

North Island goalie Alexis Cairo steers aside a shot by Makenna Fitzgerald of Kamloops during the opening round of the B.C. Female Midget hockey championships at Oceanside Place in Parksville Sunday, March 19, 2017. Kamloops claimed a 4-0 victory.
The commercial halibut season is in full swing now on the North Island. Ocean Explorer brought about 40,000 pounds to Cove Fisheries on Saturday morning, where the skilled, hard-working staff sorted and tagged the valuable fish. Here, Cove Fisheries worker Bill McConochie poses with one of the larger halibut to come in that day. See more photos in Wednesdays edition of The North Island Gazette.

Commercial halibut season in full swing on North Island

Ocean Explorer brought about 40,000 pounds to Cove Fisheries in Port Hardy on Saturday morning

The commercial halibut season is in full swing now on the North Island. Ocean Explorer brought about 40,000 pounds to Cove Fisheries on Saturday morning, where the skilled, hard-working staff sorted and tagged the valuable fish. Here, Cove Fisheries worker Bill McConochie poses with one of the larger halibut to come in that day. See more photos in Wednesdays edition of The North Island Gazette.
Oceanside RCMP Staff Sgt. Marc Pelletier

Transients drive increase in RCMP calls in Parksville

City council deliberates request for two new officers for Oceanside detachment

Oceanside RCMP Staff Sgt. Marc Pelletier

North Island reps unhappy with Echo Bay spill response

"The minister has not given any assurances that First Nations will be involved in future planning..." MLA Claire Trevena

EDITORIAL: Half a million needs a watchdog

The plan for the money is sound and forward looking, but there's still a need to watch closely how that money is spent

Gord Kennedy of Parksville delivers a pitch during a recent outing of the PGOSA 70-over slo-pitch league at the Arbutus Meadows indoor arena.

Baseball — it’s not just for summer any more

Nanoose indoor arena allows old-timers to relive their glory days on the diamond

Gord Kennedy of Parksville delivers a pitch during a recent outing of the PGOSA 70-over slo-pitch league at the Arbutus Meadows indoor arena.
Parksville's Brian Glennie, right, and installer Mike Mearns of Hakai Energy Solutions stand below part of the 20-panel solar array installed on Glennie's roof this week.

Parksville rooftop is ready for the sun

Homeowner installs 'April Fool's joke' for BC Hydro

Parksville's Brian Glennie, right, and installer Mike Mearns of Hakai Energy Solutions stand below part of the 20-panel solar array installed on Glennie's roof this week.
Mick Banks, left, accepts the men's singles lawn bowling championship tropy from tournament organizer Jim MacDonald at Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club Sunday, March 12, 2017.

Qualicum lawn bowler earns provincial berth

Mick Banks takes Island men's singles title as local bowlers sweep podium

Mick Banks, left, accepts the men's singles lawn bowling championship tropy from tournament organizer Jim MacDonald at Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club Sunday, March 12, 2017.
Indicators, anecdotal evidence and community leaders are suggesting good economic times are ahead for Port Hardy.

Positive vibe in Port Hardy

There are signs the future, both the near and far, is bright for Port Hardy, according to community leaders

Indicators, anecdotal evidence and community leaders are suggesting good economic times are ahead for Port Hardy.
BREAKING: Another oil spill reported off northern Vancouver Island

BREAKING: Another oil spill reported off northern Vancouver Island

Up to 1,100 litres may have spilled near Port Harvey Marine Resort about 60 km south of Port McNeill

BREAKING: Another oil spill reported off northern Vancouver Island
WeeMedical Wellness Center recently opened on Hirst Avenue in Parksville.

Pot shop sprouts in Parksville

Council approves motion to shut down 'illegal operation'

WeeMedical Wellness Center recently opened on Hirst Avenue in Parksville.
Skip Tom Buchy of Kimberley calls out instruction to his sweepers en route to victory in the B.C. Mixed Curling Championships at Parksville Curling Club Sunday, March 5, 2017.

Parksville club stars in B.C. mixed curling championship

Team Buchy of Kimberley claims fourth provincial title in popular arena setting

Skip Tom Buchy of Kimberley calls out instruction to his sweepers en route to victory in the B.C. Mixed Curling Championships at Parksville Curling Club Sunday, March 5, 2017.

Teachers, province ink tentative pact

Collective agreement goes before BCTF membership for ratification this week

City of Parksville staff met with business owners from Corfield Plaza to mitigate impact from planned road work coming to Corfield Street this spring.

Meeting eases concerns over Corfield construction

Business owners in plaza worried project would put chill in peak summer season

City of Parksville staff met with business owners from Corfield Plaza to mitigate impact from planned road work coming to Corfield Street this spring.