Kathy O'Reilly-Taylor

RDMW looks at makeover

The RDMW offices will be applying for a grant to upgrade and improve their offices

Doctors in the house

Port McNeill has three new doctors who have completed a UBC program

Telegraph Cove road repair

RDMW is exploring ways to repair the Telegraph Cove road

Planning for future makes sense

Shorelines column with Editor/Publisher Kathy O'Reilly-Taylor

Jackie Hildering, humpback whale researcher and education director for MERS, and Elenah Hunchuk try on some whale heads.

Whale of a fundraiser for MERS

MERS held a successful fundraiser with money raised going towards marine education and research

Jackie Hildering, humpback whale researcher and education director for MERS, and Elenah Hunchuk try on some whale heads.

Couple asks for rezoning for kennel

A local couple wants to start a kennel on Bronze Road near Storey's Beach

Neucel extends mill closure

The Port Alice mill will now be closed longer than initially announced

The first Rumble on the Runway drag racing event will be held in Port McNeill June 20-21.

Revving up for Rumble race

Drag racers will enjoy the Rumble on the Runway event June 20-21

The first Rumble on the Runway drag racing event will be held in Port McNeill June 20-21.
Dr. David Suzuki talks to Eagle View School students prior to the Celebrating Coastal Connections event at the U’Gwamalis Hall in Fort Rupert June 5.

Suzuki earns standing ovation

David Suzuki spoke in Fort Rupert on June 5 to community members

Dr. David Suzuki talks to Eagle View School students prior to the Celebrating Coastal Connections event at the U’Gwamalis Hall in Fort Rupert June 5.

Fireworks at Meeting

Filomi Days will see fireworks, at a cost of $10,000

Museum sees dip in 2014 visitor numbers

The Port Hardy Museum has seen a recent decline in numbers

Delegation raises accessibility concerns

Eddie Lagrosse addressed Port Hardy Council at their May 26 meeting

The Port McNeill Lions Club donated $1,000 to the Port McNeill Hospital Auxiliary to purchase a bladder scanner. From left to right, Auxiliary Vice President Peggy Jary, Port McNeill Lions Club President Bob Taylor, and Auxiliary President Sue Wiedenman. The funds were raised through the Lions Club sale of 911 reflective address signs.

Donation will go towards Bladder Scanner Purchase

A significant donation from the Port McNeill Lions club will help buy medical equipment.

The Port McNeill Lions Club donated $1,000 to the Port McNeill Hospital Auxiliary to purchase a bladder scanner. From left to right, Auxiliary Vice President Peggy Jary, Port McNeill Lions Club President Bob Taylor, and Auxiliary President Sue Wiedenman. The funds were raised through the Lions Club sale of 911 reflective address signs.

Ice Breaker Kicks off Slo-Pitch Season

The Summer 2015 Slo Pitch League began with a kick-off tournament May 8

In Shape

Mayor Hank Brood comments on the general state of Port Hardy at the May 12 regular council meeting

Funds Earmarked for Garden

The Port Hardy Twinning Society has recieved $1000 in funds.

RDMW Needs to be at Table

The coming development of marine protected areas in the North Island will require participation from the RDMW

Kwakiutl Band members celebrated the return of Dr. Sarah Hunt May 1. From left to right are, Kwakiutl Band Councillor Davina Hunt, Wendy Sahaydak (Dr. Hunt’s mom), Dr. Sarah Hunt, and Band Education Administrator Marion Hunt.

Kwakiutl Community Celebrates New Doctor

Sarah Hunt has completed her Ph.D. from Simon Fraser University.

Kwakiutl Band members celebrated the return of Dr. Sarah Hunt May 1. From left to right are, Kwakiutl Band Councillor Davina Hunt, Wendy Sahaydak (Dr. Hunt’s mom), Dr. Sarah Hunt, and Band Education Administrator Marion Hunt.
Jody Young, Industry and Community Services, with Tourism Vancouver Island, was one of the guest speakers at the North Island Tourism Launch event April 30.

Partnership Key to Tourism Success

An April 30 presentation on tourism covered the value of the tourism industry.

Jody Young, Industry and Community Services, with Tourism Vancouver Island, was one of the guest speakers at the North Island Tourism Launch event April 30.

Family Seeks Service Dog

The Port Hardy council approved a request for a local family's bit to get a service dog