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Carol Dirom is interviewed while her images flashes on a television screen above.

Hardy Buoys stays afloat—what’s next?

Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you know Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Inc. won the Big Decision.

Carol Dirom is interviewed while her images flashes on a television screen above.
River, a one and-a-half year old Boston terrier was taken from his yard by a cougar, and presumed dead.

Cougar grabs pet in front of horrified owner

STOREY’S BEACH—D’Arcy Deacon is still shaking his head after watching a cougar run off with his beloved Boston terrier.

River, a one and-a-half year old Boston terrier was taken from his yard by a cougar, and presumed dead.
The Port Hardy lanes are empty now, but come March 23 they’ll be packed as Carla Reusch and her staff welcome bowlers from north and south who will compete in the Vancouver Island 5 Pin Bowling championships.

They get knocked down

The impossible could happen in the next couple of days during the Vancouver Island 5-pin bowling championships.

The Port Hardy lanes are empty now, but come March 23 they’ll be packed as Carla Reusch and her staff welcome bowlers from north and south who will compete in the Vancouver Island 5 Pin Bowling championships.

Not the greatest name, but Stink Creek Park stays

With apologies to the Bard, Stink Creek Park will remain as is, despite a move to rename the downtown Port Hardy landmark.

A picture of Carol Humchitt among flowers at last Friday’s afternoon candlelit vigil at Park Drive and Highland Drive, the site of the collision that caused her death.

Victim remembered

PORT HARDY—On the last day of her life, Carol Humchitt was planning a move to spend the rest of her days with her new granddaughter.

A picture of Carol Humchitt among flowers at last Friday’s afternoon candlelit vigil at Park Drive and Highland Drive, the site of the collision that caused her death.

Scarlet fever not a concern

There have been a few diagnosed cases of scarlet fever in the Tri-port area

Bill Ray is walking about 650-km in memory of his son and to raise funds and awareness for the Chilldren’s Wish Foundation.

To Brian: One step at a time — love, dad

Grieving dad starts walking from Port Hardy to raise funds for sick kids

Bill Ray is walking about 650-km in memory of his son and to raise funds and awareness for the Chilldren’s Wish Foundation.
North Island MlA Claire Trevena said budget is “disappointing.”

MLA says North Island forgotten in budget

The Liberal government’s budget completely ignores the Mount Waddington district, said the North Island’s NDP MLA.

North Island MlA Claire Trevena said budget is “disappointing.”
Staff of Port Hardy Secondary School during a protest Monday.

Contract legislation looming

As the Labour Relations Board gave B.C. teachers a green light to strike for up to three days next week

Staff of Port Hardy Secondary School during a protest Monday.
CBC star Arlene Dickinson moments after arriving for the Big Community Event that Carol Dirom (r) organized for the new CBC show, the Big Decision.

Big Event a smokin’ success, says TV star

Port Hardy—In what was arguably the biggest spectacle on the North Island during the past 50 years

CBC star Arlene Dickinson moments after arriving for the Big Community Event that Carol Dirom (r) organized for the new CBC show, the Big Decision.

Reluctant hero to receive life saving award

Larry Sandberg is a reluctant hero who may soon be embarrassed by provincial accolades.

We’re going to show Canada how we do it

PORT HARDY—Music, food, entertainment, terrific prizes and more will be the highlights of a day

Port McNeill RCMP Sgt. Phil Lue

Actions of cold-hearted thieves offset by deed of big-hearted cops

The theft from Port McNeill youngsters was offset by the actions of Mounties who replaced most of what crooks swiped.

Port McNeill RCMP Sgt. Phil Lue
Janet Henry

Alert Bay memorial for missing woman

Janet Henry is finally returning to her Alert Bay home.

Janet Henry
The CBC’s Big Decision crew records part of the show at Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Inc.

Nothing fishy about decision to save biz

One of Port Hardy's largest employers hopes appearing on a TV show will jump start their business

The CBC’s Big Decision crew records part of the show at Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Inc.
Sidney Parker and Josh Altizer were all packed up for a move to the Comox Valley when they were taken by an apartment-hunting scam.

Scammer cheats apartment hunters of cash

PORT MCNEILL—Losing money to an apartment scammer may be the least of the worries for a young couple that was victimized, say police.

Sidney Parker and Josh Altizer were all packed up for a move to the Comox Valley when they were taken by an apartment-hunting scam.
Ted Olynyk of BC Hydro recently explained the new wireless smart meters to all three councils in the Tri-port area.

Smart meters are on the way

They’re coming next month and smart meters were on the agendas of all three Tri-port councils

Ted Olynyk of BC Hydro recently explained the new wireless smart meters to all three councils in the Tri-port area.

North Island tax assessments up and down

It’s good news if North Island homeowners are staying put, not so good if they’re looking to sell.

Ben Perlini at the 2011 Filomi Days strongman contest.

Port Hardy champ found dead at home

Former Canadian heavyweight boxing champion Ben Perlini was found dead in his Port Hardy apartment Saturday. He was 47.

Ben Perlini at the 2011 Filomi Days strongman contest.
North Island Eagles siblings Ryan Cole, Kaitlyn McLaughlin, Faith Gage and Nathan Strang show off a table full of food, toys and goods donated to the Gazette Hamper Fund during Saturday’s atom development hockey game with Comox in Port Alice. Players from the visiting Comox club also contributed to the fund.

More needed this year than last

The North Island Gazette Hamper Fund is well short of the money it needs this year to help everyone who needs it

North Island Eagles siblings Ryan Cole, Kaitlyn McLaughlin, Faith Gage and Nathan Strang show off a table full of food, toys and goods donated to the Gazette Hamper Fund during Saturday’s atom development hockey game with Comox in Port Alice. Players from the visiting Comox club also contributed to the fund.