Kathy O'Reilly-Taylor

Recreational cannabis may be legal before hemp

The federal government's plan for legalizing marijuana has rubbed a local man the wrong way.

Black ice causes rollover

Icy roads cause single-vehicle motor vehicle accident near Cluxewe.

Shelter now offers 12 beds for those in need

Nov. 1 people in need will have access to more places to spend the night in Port Hardy

Youngster raises money for Downie fund

A young North Islander is doing her part to rid the world of cancer.

First-year success for Bear Cove

The inaugural year of seasonal moorage at Bear Cove Marina has been deemed a success.

Northisle mine results continue to shine

Results of test drilling done by Northisle Copper and Gold inc. have proven better than hoped.

MERS hoping investigation leads to reduced risk to whales

The Marine Education Research Society hopes investigation into second humpback whale entanglement leads to reduced risk to whales.

No forseeable islanding for the North

Port Hardy Councillor Rick Marcotte thinks there should be a system in place where both wind and hydro-electric power can be redirected.

BC Ferries meeting in Port McNeill draws record crowd

A BC Ferries meeting in Port McNeill was attended by only three people.

Why SD85 schools stay open when the power is out

During the power outage on Nov. 7 that left the North Island in the dark for 12 hours, SD85 opened in the morning as usual.

Port Hardy RCMP shut down Granville street due to domestic violence incident.

Port Hardy RCMP shut down Granville street on Nov. 15 for a period of time due to an incident of domestic violence.

RDMW pursues forestry training centre grant

Regional District of Mount Waddington will be pursing a $500,000 grant.

New spill facilities good news

New environmental response team and equipment good news for North Island.

Rain blocks road around RDMW

Road closures happened all over the North Island during storm.

Special Olympics Powerlifting in Port McNeill

A show of power will take Nov. 12 at the CFI gym on Mine Road in Port McNeill.

NVIATS opens Port Hardy office

North Vancouver Island Aboriginal Training Society will be opening an office in Port Hardy.

Casavant case closed

Former Conservation Officer Bryce Casavant's fight with government appears to be over.

Meet Port Hardy’s new Staff Sgt.

RCMP Staff Sgt. Wes Olsen moved to Port Hardy from Lake Cowichan on Sept. 17.

Alert Bay discusses Glice rink

The Village of Alert Bay council is looking into grants and other opportunities for a Glice ice rink.

Port Hardy Mayor wants weighted voting brought back to RDMW

Port Hardy Mayor Hank Bood raised the issue of weighted voting at the Board of Directors meeting Oct. 18.