Kathy O'Reilly-Taylor

Telus celebrates fibre completion

Internet upgrades were celebrated in the North Island as a recent fibre project was completed

Supports for ferry fare reduction

Passengers on BC ferries could soon see lower fares

Hardy water woes continue

Water restrictions and a water shortage have occurred in Port Hardy this summer

CO suspended, cubs at risk

Editor/Publisher Kathy O'Reilly-Taylor on a contentious conservation officer story

Cubs doing well

Orphaned bear cubs are doing well at a Vancouver Island rehabilitation centre

First Nations annual report

Port Hardy will take some actions based on the Truth and Reconciliation Committee's findings

Bear cub case an oppurtunity

Publisher and editor Kathy O'Reilly-Taylor sees opportunity in bear cub story

CO’s union files grievance

Bryce Casavant's union has filed a grievance after a recent incident

Storey’s tree-trimming scheduled

Risk trees in Storey's Beach will be falled after approval at a June 18 meeting

North Island 911 makes presentation to RDMW

The Regional District of Mount Waddington was briefed on North Island 9-1-1 at a recent meeting

The twin cubs after being removed from trees.

Local CO suspended after saving bear cubs

Bryce Casavant, conservation officer, was suspended from his role after refusing to kill bear cubs

The twin cubs after being removed from trees.
Minister of Justice for British Columbia Suzanne Anton, right, and District of Port Hardy Mayor Hank Bood, left, met with Richard and Norma Hemphill, the co-directors of Port Hardy’s Emergency Support Services, July 7. The Hemphills were tasked with helping those evacuated due to the Tsulquate fire.

Justice Minister tours wildfire site

The B.C. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton visited Port Hardy July 7

Minister of Justice for British Columbia Suzanne Anton, right, and District of Port Hardy Mayor Hank Bood, left, met with Richard and Norma Hemphill, the co-directors of Port Hardy’s Emergency Support Services, July 7. The Hemphills were tasked with helping those evacuated due to the Tsulquate fire.

Water use restricted

A hot and dry summer has contributed to water use restrictions

Mounties discuss theory

RCMP discussed a crime prevention theory called the "broken window theory"

Pit Bull fears raised at open house

Fears about Pit Bulls breeding were raised at a recent public hearing

Greyhound concerns voiced

North Island communities are voicing opinions about proposed Greyhound service changes

District supports garden society

The District is supporting increased food production for the North Island

Ballot boxes in place

A new survey ballot box was shown to the RDMW Board of Directors on June 16

Members of the Hardy Bay Seniors club were treated to free burgers by the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce in recognition of Seniors Week. The barbecue was hosed by the Chamber on June 12 for the Van Isle 360 event which brought almost 500 sailors to town.

Burgers with Buddies

Hardy Bay Seniors Club members were lucky to enjoy free burgers in Carrot Park

Members of the Hardy Bay Seniors club were treated to free burgers by the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce in recognition of Seniors Week. The barbecue was hosed by the Chamber on June 12 for the Van Isle 360 event which brought almost 500 sailors to town.

Medical marijuana approved as farm use-little impact in North Island

New changes to the restrictions around medical marijuana for farm use will not have any effect in this area