Kathy O'Reilly-Taylor

Bears pay price for in-town garbage and fruit buffets

From Jan 1. to Nov. 2, 30 black bears have been destroyed in Tri-Port area

Witnesses needed for officer-involved shooting

IIO of BC is seeking additional witnesses to an officer-involved shooting

Rachel Blaney (NDP), Peter Schwarzhoff (L), and Laura Smith (C) listen to a question from the floor at the Gate House Theatre in Port McNeill Oct. 6

Candidates take stage in Port McNeill

The candidates to represent the North Island and Powell River staked out their positions on various issues

Rachel Blaney (NDP), Peter Schwarzhoff (L), and Laura Smith (C) listen to a question from the floor at the Gate House Theatre in Port McNeill Oct. 6

Bantam hockey tourney begins Nov. 6

Port McNeill is hosting the event, at which each team will be guaranteed at least four games

Locomotive 113 prepared for viewing display

Renovations are on the way for the nearly 100 year old train

Port McNeill named in lawsuit

The Town of Port McNeill faces a lawsuit from its former Volunteer Fire Chief for defamation

Port Alice works on economic development plan

Business owners, politicians, and locals came together at a forum to plot the Village's future

Neucel looking at ways to reduce costs

The Port Alice pulp mill say it's "under curtailment," not permanently closed, and looking to reduce its "fixed costs"

McNeill to look at speed limits

Port McNeill is considering lowering speed limits, especially in areas near schools.

Port Alice looks at new alert system

The community is deciding whether to sign on with a company to send text messages to locals if there's urgent danger.

Orca expansion could lead to ten new jobs

A local business could potential bring ten new jobs to the area

McNeill mounties destroy cougar

Officers in Port McNeill killed a cougar that was found in town recently

Hardy talks BearSmart designation

Port Hardy begins talks about becoming a BearSmart community

Port Hardy resident Lawrence O’Connor poses with his trophy after racing at the Skagit Speedway in Burlington, Washington on Aug. 15.

Port Hardy man wins big on stock car racing circuit

A Port Hardy man has been successful on a US racing circuit

Port Hardy resident Lawrence O’Connor poses with his trophy after racing at the Skagit Speedway in Burlington, Washington on Aug. 15.

Why oh why, is there no fish to buy

Publisher and editor Kathy O'Reilly Taylor on the lack of fresh seafood in Port Hardy

Derby raises funds for kokish salmon

A fishing derby at Telegraph Cove fundraised for kokish salmon

The Alert Bay 360 Paddler’s Barbecue was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 198 on Aug. 1. In the photograph, from left to right, are: Muriel Halle, Christy Taylor and organizer Luke Lessard.

Kayakers stay Alert for annual 360 race

A rundown of the Alert Bay 360 kayak race around the island

The Alert Bay 360 Paddler’s Barbecue was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 198 on Aug. 1. In the photograph, from left to right, are: Muriel Halle, Christy Taylor and organizer Luke Lessard.

Quatsino added to waste plan

Efforts are being made to bring Quatsino into the RDMW waste management program

International Day of Older Persons

A new day has been proclaimed by the District of Port Hardy

Cape Scott Plant?

A look at changes to the BC Agricultural Land Reserve