North Island Gazette

Port Hardy RCMP officers plunge into ocean to save woman from drowning

Pair of Mounties acted quickly to rescue distraught woman

Port Hardy RCMP on the hunt for more information about suspicious fire

The fire is believed to be suspicious and is still under investigation

NDP MLA Michele Babchuk announces support for local not-for-profit organizations

The Community Gaming Grants Program distributes $140 million worth of grants annually

  • May 22, 2021

Fairway construction going on at Seven Hills Golf & Country Club

The new fairway is looking like it will be ready for the coming summer months.

Petition calls for Dr. Armogam to be hired at new Port McNeill clinic

'We feel he is being ousted because he has been persistent in his asks'

6 new on-reserve homes now open for Kwakiutl First Nation elders and families

The Kwakiutl First Nation will own and manage the homes

  • May 20, 2021

WildSafeBC: How to avoid bear encounters

Bears can now be seen out on the trails after waking up from hibernation

  • May 20, 2021

Interest in Vancouver Island’s wild north coast continuing to brew

Growing interest in Cape Scott and the North Coast Trail can be washed down with new craft beer

  • May 19, 2021

Pair determined to smooth out the wrinkles in Port Hardy with botox and dermal fillers

'Our true goal is just to help people feel good about themselves'

Port Hardy seniors housing project could be approved any day now

The NISHF has been working on plans for seniors' housing in Port Hardy for four years

Coast Guard Inshore Rescue Program starting up next week

Teams have protocols in place to ensure COVID-19 safety

  • May 14, 2021

Island Health announces two doctors, new clinic space for Port McNeill

Island Health has leased space to use as an immediate clinic location to avert health crisis

Port Alice Community Centre closes for the summer

The village will save money by having it closed

  • May 12, 2021

Fishing vessel catches fire in Port Hardy, owner’s quick thinking puts out flames

The incident is a good reminder to always have a working fire extinguisher onboard your boat

Medical clinic gives update on health care in Port McNeill

The town appears to be 'closer to a new and sustainable medical model for our town'

New electric school buses will drive North Island forward

Travel on electric school buses is smoother, quieter, and healthier than traditional diesel buses

Port McNeill average priced home to pay $12 more in taxes

Residential property taxes in Port McNeill are going up

Port Hardy council to send RCMP officer a letter of congratulations

Mayor Dennis Dugas said Corp. Chris Voller 'obviously earned it and he did a great job up here'

Port Alice woodworking business flourishes with word-of-mouth promotion

The Scotts have depended on local promotion and word-of-mouth connections to expand their business

  • May 5, 2021

Cafe Guido purchases ‘dying’ Old Schoolhouse store to save it from extinction

After purchasing it they decided to give it a new name, coming up with 'The Copper & Kelp Market'