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Hockey camp director Lou Lemire, right, finds himself in the middle of the action as he records video of the final scrimmage in the Lou Lemire Summer Hockey Skills Camp at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill Friday evening.

Hockey camp sneaks learning in with the fun

PORT McNEILL-Youth and adult skaters get primer in conditioning in Lou Lemire's Summer Hockey Skills Camp.

Hockey camp director Lou Lemire, right, finds himself in the middle of the action as he records video of the final scrimmage in the Lou Lemire Summer Hockey Skills Camp at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill Friday evening.
Reece Lloyd of Port McNeill prepares to gather a throw from pitcher Ryan Rushton (foreground) on a play at third base during the Junior Hillbillys' debut exhibition game at Hyde Creek Ballpark Sunday.

Juniors step up to the plate

HYDE CREEK—Youth baseball team plays first game in exhibition with Hyde Creek Hillbillys of North Vancouver Island Baseball League.

Reece Lloyd of Port McNeill prepares to gather a throw from pitcher Ryan Rushton (foreground) on a play at third base during the Junior Hillbillys' debut exhibition game at Hyde Creek Ballpark Sunday.
A moving truck and Brinks armoured car load onto the ferry after loading equipment from the Coastal Community Credit Union branch in Alert Bay last Thursday.

CCCU slams door on islands

Coastal Community Credit Union branches in three small island communities closed their doors for the final time last week.

A moving truck and Brinks armoured car load onto the ferry after loading equipment from the Coastal Community Credit Union branch in Alert Bay last Thursday.
Otto Schulte of Black Creek lifts his Ford Falcon off the start line in the Super-Pro final heat of the Rumble on the Runway series drag races Sunday at Port McNeill Airport.

Veteran dragster is Otto-matic

Otto Schulte sweeps the Super-Pro class at the first Rumble on the Runway weekend of the summer.

Otto Schulte of Black Creek lifts his Ford Falcon off the start line in the Super-Pro final heat of the Rumble on the Runway series drag races Sunday at Port McNeill Airport.
Carly Pereboom of Port Hardy and District Chamber of Commerce, centre, talks with Lawrie Garrett, Deb Huddlestan and Todd Landon during the economic planning workshop at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club last Thursday.

Regional District plans for future

Tourism to play an increasing role in the local economy Strategic Sector Planning workshop hears.

Carly Pereboom of Port Hardy and District Chamber of Commerce, centre, talks with Lawrie Garrett, Deb Huddlestan and Todd Landon during the economic planning workshop at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club last Thursday.
Vancouver Island North teachers, family members and other supporters rally around a mock 'bargaining table' in front of the School District office in Port Hardy as they embark on a full-strike Tuesday.

Teachers walk as talks fail

Teachers on the picket lines Tuesday in a full-scale strike as talks fail to resolve bargaining dispute.

Vancouver Island North teachers, family members and other supporters rally around a mock 'bargaining table' in front of the School District office in Port Hardy as they embark on a full-strike Tuesday.
North Island Secondary School students picket across McNeill Roadfrom the school during a one-day walkout Wednesday in response to the actions of the teachers' union and the government during their ongoing labour dispute.

Students protest disruption

About 30 NISS students walked out last Wednesday to picket in protest of the series of rotating strikes and corresponding lockout.

North Island Secondary School students picket across McNeill Roadfrom the school during a one-day walkout Wednesday in response to the actions of the teachers' union and the government during their ongoing labour dispute.
Picketers take a brief respite in front of Port Hardy Secondary School during the Vancouver Island North Teachers’ Association one-day strike Monday, May 26.

Teachers back to work, but strikes to continue

North Vancouver Island public school teachers scheduled for one-day walkout June 6 as part of BCTF's rotating strike schedule.

Picketers take a brief respite in front of Port Hardy Secondary School during the Vancouver Island North Teachers’ Association one-day strike Monday, May 26.
A juvenile elephant seal has hauled out near the mouth of Glenlyon Creek to begin molting its fur. DFO officials urge the public to avoid disturbing the animal, which may return to the spot in the coming days and weeks.

Elephant seal hauls out in Port Hardy

PORT HARDY-DFO officials urge public to give animal its space during catastrophic moult

A juvenile elephant seal has hauled out near the mouth of Glenlyon Creek to begin molting its fur. DFO officials urge the public to avoid disturbing the animal, which may return to the spot in the coming days and weeks.

Teachers to strike Monday

Vancouver Island North Teachers prepare for a one-day strike Monday, May 26, after BCTF rejects contract offer.

Dan Nikirk of Victoria flings aside a pair of rain- and mud-splattered goggles during a moto Saturday at Seven Mile Motocross Track Saturday.

Abernethy cleans up in the mud

Jason Abernethy claims a pair of class victories in Saturday's Vancouver Island Motocross Series event at Seven Mile Motocross Track.

Dan Nikirk of Victoria flings aside a pair of rain- and mud-splattered goggles during a moto Saturday at Seven Mile Motocross Track Saturday.
Port McNeill third baseman Greg Johnson applies the tag as Hyde Creek baserunner Jason West comes up short on a slide during Saturday's NVIBL game at Hyde Creek Ballpark.

Hillbillys blank Rangers in opener

North Vancouver Island Baseball League opens for a new season.

Port McNeill third baseman Greg Johnson applies the tag as Hyde Creek baserunner Jason West comes up short on a slide during Saturday's NVIBL game at Hyde Creek Ballpark.
Kwakiutl hereditary chief Calvin Hunt spreads eagle down while dancing during a groundbreaking blessing at the site of the proposed new health clinic in Port Hardy Friday, Apr. 25, 2014.

Port Hardy health centre breaks ground

Ceremonial ground-breaking event signals beginning of clinic build.

Kwakiutl hereditary chief Calvin Hunt spreads eagle down while dancing during a groundbreaking blessing at the site of the proposed new health clinic in Port Hardy Friday, Apr. 25, 2014.
From left, Pat Horgan, Chris Sharpe, Shirley Ackland and Cyndy Grant chat as moderator Bert Zethof strolls past their table during the Port McNeill economic plan workshop at North Island Secondary School last Wednesday, Apr. 23, 2014.

Economic development on the table

Zethof Consulting Group facilitates an economic planning workshop in Port McNeill.

From left, Pat Horgan, Chris Sharpe, Shirley Ackland and Cyndy Grant chat as moderator Bert Zethof strolls past their table during the Port McNeill economic plan workshop at North Island Secondary School last Wednesday, Apr. 23, 2014.

Port McNeill deficit questioned

Residential tax rates are set to tick slightly upward this year in Port McNeill.

Islanders strike back at CCCU

Island communities to take credit union fight to the members.

Coastal Community Credit Union announced last week the closures of its branches in Sointula (pictured), Alert Bay and Cortes Island, effective July 5.

Alert Bay, Sointula fight credit union closures

Coastal Community Credit Union announces July 5 closures, citing branches as no longer "financially viable."

Coastal Community Credit Union announced last week the closures of its branches in Sointula (pictured), Alert Bay and Cortes Island, effective July 5.
Port McNeill skip Keith Balcke prepares to release a shot during Sunday's North Island Zone club championship final against Campbell River at Broughton Curling Club.

McNeill rink falls in epic final

Broughton Curling Club earns rave reviews as hosts and as competitors in the North Island Zone club championships.

Port McNeill skip Keith Balcke prepares to release a shot during Sunday's North Island Zone club championship final against Campbell River at Broughton Curling Club.

‘Status quo’ budget for Port McNeill

Council gave first and second readings Monday to a 2014 draft budget bylaw that will largely hold the line.

Clinic, arena funding OK’d

Major capital projects were approved by the RDMW Board of Directors as it approved 2014's budget during its regular meeting Mar. 18.