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SD85 backs CUPE raise

School board backs cost-savings plan to fund support workers.

BC Hydro pulls plug on projects

Two independent renewable power production projects on the North Island appear to have escaped initial cost-saving cuts by BC Hydro.

Fair marks new season

As summer wraps up, the Fall Fair marks the change of season as hockey comes to the forefront.

Dale Dorward shovels a rock onto a small flatbed trailer on the first fairway at Seven Hills Golf & Country Club.

Fairway repairmen are back on course

Volunteers spearhead repair of Seven Hills' first fairway.

Dale Dorward shovels a rock onto a small flatbed trailer on the first fairway at Seven Hills Golf & Country Club.

Love it or leaf it

McNeill approves green waste site — now its up to locals to use it correctly.

Friends and supporters of Conrad and Cyndi Browne hosted a combination barbecue-bake sale-car wash at Marketplace IGA Sunday for the family, which lost most of its possessions in an explosion that sank their live-aboard boat in the local harbour.

Friends aid family’s recovery

Community steps up to help after boat explosion in Port McNeill.

Friends and supporters of Conrad and Cyndi Browne hosted a combination barbecue-bake sale-car wash at Marketplace IGA Sunday for the family, which lost most of its possessions in an explosion that sank their live-aboard boat in the local harbour.

Pooling our resources

Despite current difficulties with the pool, don't count North Islanders out.

Mr. Mike's Jays infielders Drew Forrest and Rick Carley both try for the catch as the Intersport Dodgers' Clinton Hall slides into second base under the eye of umpire Joe McDonald.

Tourney a tribute to Tompkins

OrcaFest Slo-pitch Tournament umpires dress the part in honour of local legend.

Mr. Mike's Jays infielders Drew Forrest and Rick Carley both try for the catch as the Intersport Dodgers' Clinton Hall slides into second base under the eye of umpire Joe McDonald.

To serve and reflect

Social media brouhaha over planned gathering had darker moments.

Ashlynne Moore of Port McNeill, sporting a duck-billed hat and skirt as the result of an earlier strikeout, races for first base on a hit.

Road trip meets homecoming at Woss tourney

Lots of returning faces for annual Slo-pitch tourney.

Ashlynne Moore of Port McNeill, sporting a duck-billed hat and skirt as the result of an earlier strikeout, races for first base on a hit.
Volunteers with Port McNeill's Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue station tow a partially sunken boat to the public boat launch after it exploded at the local fuel dock (in background) Monday, Aug. 5, 2013.

Two injured in boat explosion

PORT McNEILL-Fuel dock employee braves waters to rescue youth from sinking craft following blast Monday afternoon

Volunteers with Port McNeill's Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue station tow a partially sunken boat to the public boat launch after it exploded at the local fuel dock (in background) Monday, Aug. 5, 2013.
Clayton Stoner signs a pair of hockey sticks as Joe Jewell and Jaiyden Cuyler look on Friday at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill.

Summer on ice as hockey star returns

Annual hockey camp in Port McNeill as Minnesota Wild player returns.

Clayton Stoner signs a pair of hockey sticks as Joe Jewell and Jaiyden Cuyler look on Friday at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill.
Clayton Stoner signs a pair of hockey sticks as Joe Jewell and Jaiyden Cuyler look on Friday at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill.

Summer on ice as hockey star returns

Annual hockey camp in Port McNeill as Minnesota Wild player returns.

Clayton Stoner signs a pair of hockey sticks as Joe Jewell and Jaiyden Cuyler look on Friday at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill.
Ben Brotchie holds a jar of salmon salvaged from the smokehouse of his uncle, Gordon Walkus, after helping put out a fire in the structure Friday on Tsulquate Reserve.

Quick response to Hardy fire saves fish

Quick action by a local resident may have saved a smokehouse from burning down.

Ben Brotchie holds a jar of salmon salvaged from the smokehouse of his uncle, Gordon Walkus, after helping put out a fire in the structure Friday on Tsulquate Reserve.
Hyde Creek infielder Richard Balcke, left, tries to make the catch as Port Hardy baserunner Russ Taylor dodges a ground ball during their teams' game Sunday at Hyde Creek Ballpark.

Cubs end Hillbillys’ NVIBL title run

The Port Hardy Cubs draft players to fill roster, go on to claim title.

Hyde Creek infielder Richard Balcke, left, tries to make the catch as Port Hardy baserunner Russ Taylor dodges a ground ball during their teams' game Sunday at Hyde Creek Ballpark.
Several masks in the U'mista Cultural Centre potlatch collection stand in front of the wall scorched in a fire early Tuesday morning in Alert Bay.

U’mista fire spares potlatch masks

Quick action by volunteer firefighters may well have saved Kwakwaka'wakw potlatch collection after fire breaks out.

Several masks in the U'mista Cultural Centre potlatch collection stand in front of the wall scorched in a fire early Tuesday morning in Alert Bay.

Kids breathe new life into bylaw

A group of Grade 5 students left a lasting impression on council with their presentation in chambers last month.

New biz good for Cove

The opening of Sea Wolf Adventures last week at Telegraph Cove marks a win-win scenario for all.

This young seal pup, named Titan by its rescuers, was transported from the North Island to the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre in Vancouver in late June.

Loggers aid seal pup rescue

A newborn seal pup discovered by loggers at Western Forest Products' Jeune Landing recovers after rescue.

This young seal pup, named Titan by its rescuers, was transported from the North Island to the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre in Vancouver in late June.
A handwritten sign taped to the wall of Coastal Community Credit Union expresses the sentiment of much of Port McNeill to a series of 'tagging' — illegal grafitti — incidents in the town over the Canada Day long weekend.

Vandalism mars McNeill holiday

A series of "tagging" incidents spread over multiple days left numerous local buildings marred with illegal graffiti.

A handwritten sign taped to the wall of Coastal Community Credit Union expresses the sentiment of much of Port McNeill to a series of 'tagging' — illegal grafitti — incidents in the town over the Canada Day long weekend.