Hannah Griffin

District of Port Hardy Deputy Fire Chief Brent Borg took this photo of the Tsulquate Wildfire when firefighters first arrived on scene.

Fire now 95% contained

The Tsulquate River wildfire was 95% contained about a week after it was discovered

District of Port Hardy Deputy Fire Chief Brent Borg took this photo of the Tsulquate Wildfire when firefighters first arrived on scene.
Clean-up volunteer Randy Maillar holds a motorcycle helmet found on Vancouver Island’s west coast, part of a huge amount of debris pulled into the ocean from the March 2011 Japanese tsunami.

Tsunami Clean-Up

A group of kayaking volunteers have helped to clean up the west coast

Clean-up volunteer Randy Maillar holds a motorcycle helmet found on Vancouver Island’s west coast, part of a huge amount of debris pulled into the ocean from the March 2011 Japanese tsunami.
Justin Reusch with Jordan and Athena.

Firefighter scales trees to save cubs

A local volunteer firefighter was part of a bear cub rescue mission

Justin Reusch with Jordan and Athena.

Controversy swirls over McNeill fire chief dismissal

The late june removal of the volunteer fire chief in Port McNeill has become a controversial issue

A SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) tall ship docked in Port Hardy July 5 after a 10-day program with 28 participants onboard.

Tall ship docks in Hardy

A SALTS trip stopped in Port Hardy July 5 following a lengthy journey

A SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) tall ship docked in Port Hardy July 5 after a 10-day program with 28 participants onboard.
Smoke from the Tsulquate fire turned the skies red above Port Hardy Friday evening.

Hardy state of emergency declared

Port Hardy went into a state of emergency as the Tsulquate River wildfire blazed

Smoke from the Tsulquate fire turned the skies red above Port Hardy Friday evening.
Tammy Jackson, registrar, and Jed Jackson, group commissioner, during a Girl Guide and Scout open house and registration event at the Scout Hall in Port McNeill on June 27.

New developments in Scouts and Guides world

Some very exciting developments for North Island Scouts and Guides

Tammy Jackson, registrar, and Jed Jackson, group commissioner, during a Girl Guide and Scout open house and registration event at the Scout Hall in Port McNeill on June 27.

Fire chief supporters attend council meeting

Supporters of ousted Port McNeill volunteer fire chief attended a July 6 council meeting

A memorial at the scene of a fatal RCMP shooting July 8.

IIO investigates police shooting

The province's police watchdog is looking into a shooting in Port Hardy June 8

A memorial at the scene of a fatal RCMP shooting July 8.
Locals earn black belts

Locals earn black belts

Three locals have worked hard to achieve high ranking black belt status

Locals earn black belts

Logging Accident

A serious logging accident has taken place in northern Vancouver Island.

Notice taken down

A norovirus bulletin sent out by the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce was quickly taken down after pressure from B.C. Ferries

Children from Alert Bay Elementary on their Raven Tales pick-up truck during the June Sports opening parade.

June Sports brings community together

The annual June Sports weekend in Alert Bay was full of soccer and community spirit

Children from Alert Bay Elementary on their Raven Tales pick-up truck during the June Sports opening parade.
A participant throws an axe at the Port McNeill Logger Sports.

Logger Sports 2015

The annual Logger Sports competition brought wood-crazy competitors to Port McNeill

A participant throws an axe at the Port McNeill Logger Sports.

WFP changes development proposal

After reviewing feedback from a development proposal, WFP has made some changes

Tamika Mountain gives a friend a high-five as she exits the stage during the Salmon Prince and Princess Pageant in Alert Bay June 19

Salmon Prince and Princess Pageant

The Salmon Prince and Princess Pageant took over the Big House in Alert Bay June 19

Tamika Mountain gives a friend a high-five as she exits the stage during the Salmon Prince and Princess Pageant in Alert Bay June 19
Community members took part in a discussion as part of the Vancouver Island Regional Library Strategic Planning Community Consultation at the Port Hardy Library on June 25.

Reno on the books for Hardy library

The Port Hardy Library will have upcoming renovations to increase community engagement

Community members took part in a discussion as part of the Vancouver Island Regional Library Strategic Planning Community Consultation at the Port Hardy Library on June 25.
Local school children watch as salmon barbecues on a fire in the Tsaxis Big House during a June 22 National Aboriginal Day celebration.

Aboriginal Day celebrations in Tsaxis

Children from North Island schools celebrated aboriginal culture in Tsaxis on June 22

Local school children watch as salmon barbecues on a fire in the Tsaxis Big House during a June 22 National Aboriginal Day celebration.

Anonymous Hackers release emails ordering CO to kill bear cubs

Emails have been released showing a Vancouver Island conservation officer's attempts to save two baby bears from being destroyed

Port Hardy wildfire update

A Monday update on a wildfire that has been burning outside of Port Hardy since July 3