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Kale Hunt finished first in both heats of the 65cc-B class.

Locals sweep top spots in motocross event

Contributor J.R. Rardon on local success at a Campbell River motocross event

Kale Hunt finished first in both heats of the 65cc-B class.
Spectators let out a cheer as dragonboats cross the finish line in the fifth annual Race the River regatta in Campbell River June 27.

Dragons breathe drama into regatta

Contributor J.R. Rardon on a dramatic dragon boat race

Spectators let out a cheer as dragonboats cross the finish line in the fifth annual Race the River regatta in Campbell River June 27.

NISS girls third at soccer tourney

Secondary School girls soccer club kicked off its season

Rash of recent boat rescues

No injuries were reported, but 19 people were rescued in three separate boating accidents within a three-day span off.

Council plots unveiling of economic plan

Completed community plan tabled by council, which promises public meeting to share results of $50,000 consultation process

From left: Island Health medical director Jeff Beselt, Kwakiutl Chief George Hunt Sr., Island Health’s Sarah Kowalenko, Harry Webber of the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw bands, Alison Mitchell, senior manager for rural health, Mount Waddington, Kwakiutl Chief Thomas Wilson, Port Hardy Mayor Hank Bood, Island Health board chair Don Hubbard, and Quatsino Band Councillor James Nelson, with help from Cynthia Dickey, front, cut the ribbon on Port Hardy’s new Primary Health Centre last Thursday, Jan. 22.

Island Health unveils health centre with blessing, ribbon-cutting

PORT HARDY—First Nations, civic leaders applaud completion of structure, potential for improved delivery of care

From left: Island Health medical director Jeff Beselt, Kwakiutl Chief George Hunt Sr., Island Health’s Sarah Kowalenko, Harry Webber of the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw bands, Alison Mitchell, senior manager for rural health, Mount Waddington, Kwakiutl Chief Thomas Wilson, Port Hardy Mayor Hank Bood, Island Health board chair Don Hubbard, and Quatsino Band Councillor James Nelson, with help from Cynthia Dickey, front, cut the ribbon on Port Hardy’s new Primary Health Centre last Thursday, Jan. 22.
The mimes of 'Team France', from left, Charlotte Mellstrom, Kat Tjepkema, Lisa Lenarduzzi and Heather Hawley, enjoy the party at  Broughton Curling Club during the ladies bonspiel finals Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015.

Around the world in 80 ends

PORT McNEILL-Broughton Curling Club hosts ladies bonspiel with an international theme

The mimes of 'Team France', from left, Charlotte Mellstrom, Kat Tjepkema, Lisa Lenarduzzi and Heather Hawley, enjoy the party at  Broughton Curling Club during the ladies bonspiel finals Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015.
North Island Eagles atom Tristan Mardell, left, works the puck from behind the Victoria net as the Hawks' Emmett Ritenour loses his footing.

Eagles atoms tie, lose against Victoria

PORT McNEILL-Pair of no-goal calls Sunday lets visitors skate off with shutout win

North Island Eagles atom Tristan Mardell, left, works the puck from behind the Victoria net as the Hawks' Emmett Ritenour loses his footing.

Port Alice lobbies MLA for high-speed internet, mental health access

PORT ALICE-Council addresses wait lists for internet, series of deaths in community during its regular meeting

The facade of St. Michael's Indian Residential School looms over Alert Bay on a clear winter day.

‘Namgis to raze St. Michael’s School

ALERT BAY—Healing, blessing ceremony to precede demolition of historic Indian Residential School building

The facade of St. Michael's Indian Residential School looms over Alert Bay on a clear winter day.

Port Hardy to name street after Parnham

PORT HARDY—Former mayor recognized for her efforts on behalf of health care service prior to her death in 2014

The Warriors' Eddie Walkus, centre, reaches for a shot as the Bulls' Max Robertson moves in, right, during the 5th annual Gilbert Walkus Memorial Hockey game at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena Friday, Jan. 16, 2015.

Bulls break through in Walkus Memorial game

PORT HARDY-One goal enough as Port Hardy hockey squad snaps four-year winning streak of rival Warriors

The Warriors' Eddie Walkus, centre, reaches for a shot as the Bulls' Max Robertson moves in, right, during the 5th annual Gilbert Walkus Memorial Hockey game at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena Friday, Jan. 16, 2015.
This image of an alabaster nudibranch, climbing atop a giant kelp in Bear Cove last year, earned Jackie Hildering a runner-up finish in the 2014 Ocean Art photography contest.

Focusing on the big picture

Biologist hopes photography prize boosts awareness of fragility of ocean environment

This image of an alabaster nudibranch, climbing atop a giant kelp in Bear Cove last year, earned Jackie Hildering a runner-up finish in the 2014 Ocean Art photography contest.
Tristan Mardell of the North Island Eagles tumbles over Nanaimo's Cole Libbus during their Division 3 game at Doug Bondue Arena in Port Alice Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015.

Wild atoms comeback falls short

PORT ALICE-Young Eagles hockey squad unable to recover from slow start against Nanaimo

Tristan Mardell of the North Island Eagles tumbles over Nanaimo's Cole Libbus during their Division 3 game at Doug Bondue Arena in Port Alice Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015.
Laura and Jason Evans of Port McNeill pose with their son, Linkon Stryker Evans, who was born 11 weeks prematurely on Jan. 6 in New Westminster.

Baby jumps queue to become first of 2015

Port McNeill mom delivers two-pound, eight-ounce son 11 weeks early; baby doing fine in NICU

Laura and Jason Evans of Port McNeill pose with their son, Linkon Stryker Evans, who was born 11 weeks prematurely on Jan. 6 in New Westminster.
The Fourth Betrayal is the second novel by Sointula author Bruce Burrows.

Put your trust in this ‘Betrayal’

Second novel by Sointula author Bruce Burrows is a political thriller drenched in humour and social commentary

The Fourth Betrayal is the second novel by Sointula author Bruce Burrows.

McNeill council votes to axe tax bylaw

PORT McNEILL-Tax collection regulations would be covered under the Community Charter; move follows legal review

McNeill council hits ground running

PORT McNEILL - Newly sworn members pass bylaw given three readings by previous council

New RDMW board sworn in

PORT McNEILL - Woss director Dave Rushton returned as chair in inaugural meeting following municipal election

Members of the Port McNeill Minor Hockey bantam team celebrate their selection as winners of a Rogers Arena practice during a prize draw party at Gate House Community Theatre in Port McNeill Sunday. In front, peewees Bradley Hosken, Matthew Jones, Brennan Sawyer and Skylar Driscoll react with disappointment.

Bantams score Vancouver skate

The PMMHA bantams won a prize draw of a Vancouver practice skate with Trevor Linden in Rogers Arena.

Members of the Port McNeill Minor Hockey bantam team celebrate their selection as winners of a Rogers Arena practice during a prize draw party at Gate House Community Theatre in Port McNeill Sunday. In front, peewees Bradley Hosken, Matthew Jones, Brennan Sawyer and Skylar Driscoll react with disappointment.