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Port Hardy minor hockey holds safety week to help teach youth about their gear

Gear checks can be a component of game or tournament play in the older divisions.

North Island-Powell River MP wants dental care to be covered for everyone

North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney is speaking out on dental care.

North Island Lanes bowling alley reopens for business

COVID-19 has caused some issues for North Island Lanes, but the bowling alley has reopened.

Port McNeill mayor talks two years in office, ready to lay down concrete plans in 2021

Wickstrom believes the Official Community Plan will lead to big things for the town's future.

Million dollar lotto ticket bought in northern Vancouver Island set to expire in March

BCLC is encouraging players to check their tickets for the winning numbers: 19117903-02.

Port Hardy council proclaims the last week of March ‘Bear Smart Week’

Council agreed to allocate $3,000 for funding towards 'Bear Smart Week' signage.

Port Hardy mayor talks two years in office, ready to move forward in 2021

Port Hardy mayor Dennis Dugas tackles a number of different topics in an interview with the Gazette.

Investigation at burned Vancouver Island cabin reveals human remains

"it's believed that the owner of an SUV vehicle found parked nearby is the deceased"

Port McNeill RCMP looking for suspect who damaged Rein Forest Riders property in Hyde Creek

"it's certainly unfortunate, and it's going to be a tough one because nobody saw anything."

Half of the Creekside Apartment building reopens for tenants

Owners will be looking to rent out the other half of the building's units tentatively by the spring.

RCMP catch alleged drunk driver

The driver provided breathalyzer samples in excess of 3.5 times the legal limit.

Four local Legions nab federal support money

The Royal Canadian Legion received $14 million for disbursement to branches across Canada

Mount Cain cancels ‘Cain Cup’ due to COVID-19 restrictions

'It is unfortunate that we had to make this decision'

UPDATE: Barge will stay under water in Port McNeill marina until February

The sunken barge was reported to Environment Canada.

VIDEO: Icy plunge marks end of Red Deer firefighter’s trek across B.C. for cancer

Dwayne Buckle completes 12-week march from Red Deer to Port Hardy

Northisle Copper and Gold sees bright future in 2021

Lee says they expect to continue to "accelerate our activities significantly" in 2021.

Annual ‘Cain Cup’ competition returns to Mount Cain on Jan. 16

This year the skill hill is asking competitors register online so it can avoid registration line ups

North Island minor hockey returns to the ice for practices

'All COVID-19 and arena guidelines remain in place'

Kwakiutl First Nation confirms positive COVID test

'Unfortunately, COVID-19 lives and goes wherever it wants…'

VIAHA says if all goes to plan minor hockey games could start up Jan. 16-17

'The VIAHA Executive Committee will be meeting in early January to review the situation'