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Marine Harvest seeks elusive panda

Marine Harvest in effort to secure a coveted certification from the greenest of environmental stewardship organizations.

School signs coming

Port McNeill Schools Parent Advisory Committee get thumbs up from council on signage request.

SD85 scores green funding

PORT HARDY-A $150,000 contribution from provincial Carbon Neutral Capital Program (CNCP) will help fund unique heating project.

The North Island Eagles atom development team poses with its 2013-14 Division 4 championship banner following Saturday's 7-3 playoff win over Saanich at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill.

Atoms lift pennant, win semifinal

North Island Eagles atom development team claim Division 4 banner, eye playoffs final.

The North Island Eagles atom development team poses with its 2013-14 Division 4 championship banner following Saturday's 7-3 playoff win over Saanich at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill.
B.C. Conservative Party leadership candidate Dan Brooks, standing at right, addresses a small group of potential supporters during his visit to Port Hardy's Quarterdeck Pub sunroom Sunday.

Candidate: rural communities key to B.C.

Dan Brooks came to the North Island Sunday as part of his bid for leadership of the B.C. Conservative Party.

B.C. Conservative Party leadership candidate Dan Brooks, standing at right, addresses a small group of potential supporters during his visit to Port Hardy's Quarterdeck Pub sunroom Sunday.

Council questions highway treatment

Port McNeill seeks answers on the size of aggregate spread on the highway and on winter road maintenance.

Scott Rufus of Alert Bay is one of nearly two dozen graduates of Western Forest Products entry-level training program to find work in the industry.

Training program fills gaps

Logging Fundamentals Training course helps new loggers transition to jobs.

Scott Rufus of Alert Bay is one of nearly two dozen graduates of Western Forest Products entry-level training program to find work in the industry.
Kathy Mitchell calls off her sweepers on a shot by her husband, skip Lee Mitchell, in the B final of the Broughton Curling Club mixed open bonspiel in Port McNeill Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014.

Courtenay rink claims open title

Courtenay skip Michele Haider took the top spot in the annual Broughton Curling Club mixed open bonspiel in Port McNeill Sunday.

Kathy Mitchell calls off her sweepers on a shot by her husband, skip Lee Mitchell, in the B final of the Broughton Curling Club mixed open bonspiel in Port McNeill Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014.

McNeill approves economic plan proposal

Economic strategic plan to be drafted with consultation from the Zethof group; draft version expected in May.

Wolves raise hackles in Port Hardy

Three attacks in one-week span prompts Conservation Officer Service to urge caution for those with pets.

Members of the Kwakiutl First Nation wave to a passing school bus while blocking a side road in protest of a logging operation off Byng Road Thursday. The round-the-clock protest entered its second week Tuesday.

Kwakiutl ramp up protest

Last week, the Kwakiutl set up a round-the-clock protest at one entrance to a logging worksite off Byng Road.

Members of the Kwakiutl First Nation wave to a passing school bus while blocking a side road in protest of a logging operation off Byng Road Thursday. The round-the-clock protest entered its second week Tuesday.
Bryce Noel of Port Hardy gets a running start before releasing a stone during a joint curling outing by members of the Port Hardy and Port McNeill minor hockey associations at Fort Rupert Curling Club.

Atoms rock the house at fun day

Atom players from the Port Hardy and Port McNeill minor hockey associations come together for some curling camaraderie.

Bryce Noel of Port Hardy gets a running start before releasing a stone during a joint curling outing by members of the Port Hardy and Port McNeill minor hockey associations at Fort Rupert Curling Club.
Camryn Boguski-Grant, Port Hardy's first baby of 2014, is looked over by father Kadeem and mother, Amber Wright following her birth at Port Hardy Hospital.

Mom was expecting; hospital was not

Amber Wright gave birth to her second child and the first of the New Year at Port Hardy Hospital, Jan. 6.

Camryn Boguski-Grant, Port Hardy's first baby of 2014, is looked over by father Kadeem and mother, Amber Wright following her birth at Port Hardy Hospital.
North Island Eagles bantam forward Kaisha Laird (11) is crowded by Peninsula defender Jodie Coward while getting off a pass during their teams' Division 3 league game in Port Hardy Saturday afternoon.

Penalties cost bantams

Visiting Peninsula took advantage of a penalty-filled second period to turn a one-goal lead into a 8-1 win over the Eagles.

North Island Eagles bantam forward Kaisha Laird (11) is crowded by Peninsula defender Jodie Coward while getting off a pass during their teams' Division 3 league game in Port Hardy Saturday afternoon.

Got snow?

Winter sports enthusiasts would gladly trade damp days for weekend snow.

McIntosh takes SD82 superintendent job

Katherine McIntosh to depart Vancouver Island North for the Coast Mountain School District this spring.

North Island Eagles midget forward Riley Heemels, left, braces for impact with Saanich defender Garrett Taylor during the teams' Division 3 game Saturday at Doug Bondue Arena in Port Alice.

Midgets rally past Saanich, 5-3

Eagles rally from behind for a 5-3 win over the Saanich Braves at Doug Bondue Arena.

North Island Eagles midget forward Riley Heemels, left, braces for impact with Saanich defender Garrett Taylor during the teams' Division 3 game Saturday at Doug Bondue Arena in Port Alice.
Braden Walkus, left, tries to shovel the ceremonial opening shot past Bulls' goaltender Colin Hunko in the fourth annual Gilbert Walkus Jr. Memorial Hockey Classic Saturday at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena.

Warriors win another for Walkus

Warriors make it four in a row over the Bulls at the Gilbert Walkus Memorial Jr. Memorial Hockey Classic.

Braden Walkus, left, tries to shovel the ceremonial opening shot past Bulls' goaltender Colin Hunko in the fourth annual Gilbert Walkus Jr. Memorial Hockey Classic Saturday at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena.
Benton Browne of Port McNeill waves after refereeing his first game with father Conrad, rear, as his mom, Cyndi, looks on at right.

Father and son team up in stripes

Conrad Browne returns from injury to ref alongside his son, Benton.

Benton Browne of Port McNeill waves after refereeing his first game with father Conrad, rear, as his mom, Cyndi, looks on at right.
Port Alice Mayor Jan Allen, top left, and councillor Pat MacLeod display the new sign dedicating the village's arena as Doug Bondue Arena. Bondue, middle, on ice, shakes hands with councillor Dave Stewart as councillor Mark Brackett, left, and Tyler Roper (in booth) applaud Friday night.

Port Alice names arena for Bondue

PORT ALICE—Mayor and council recognize longtime volunteer's contributions to keeping arena open in dark times.

Port Alice Mayor Jan Allen, top left, and councillor Pat MacLeod display the new sign dedicating the village's arena as Doug Bondue Arena. Bondue, middle, on ice, shakes hands with councillor Dave Stewart as councillor Mark Brackett, left, and Tyler Roper (in booth) applaud Friday night.