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Dead Bryde’s whale found on North Vancouver Island

A dead Bryde's whale recently washed ashore on North Vancouver Island. On May 14, Marine Education and Research Society got...

Get to know your local Green candidate in the North Island-Powell River riding: Jessica Wegg, 

Who is Jessica?  “Jessica is a fierce advocate for human and civil rights and, as a lawyer, she defends those...

Get to know your local NDP candidate in the North Island-Powell River riding: Tanille Johnston, 

Who is Tanille?  “I’m born and raised in Campbell River, and a member of the WeWaiKai Nation,” she says.  “I am the...

North Island MLA Anna Kindy apologizes for using BC legislature letterhead on support letter for Aaron Gunn

A Conservative Party of BC MLA is apologizing for a mistake she made in a letter of support for...

Poilievre, MLAs, municipal politicians defend Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn

Two Conservative Island MLAs are defending federal Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn, who is facing calls to withdraw from the...

North Island snowboarder wins women’s championship in Revelstoke

A snowboarder from Alert Bay took home the women’s championship from a competition in Revelstoke this past weekend. The Yeti...

Advance polling available before October 20th vote

VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. - General voting day in the 2018 municipal elections is Saturday, October 20th. However, for those who...

North Island hospital heliports to begin operations Wednesday

COURTENAY, B.C. – The rooftop heliports at the new Comox Valley and Campbell River hospital campuses will begin operating...

School shooting threat a joke: RCMP

PORT HARDY, B.C. – The Port Hardy RCMP has confirmed that Tuesday’s school shooting threat at Port Hardy Secondary...

String of cougar attacks leaves one dog dead in Port Hardy

PORT HARDY, B.C.- A dog is dead after a rash of cougar attacks on the North Island. Two attacks were...

Puntledge System In Dire Need of Rain

Things could be better in the Puntledge River system. BC Hydro spokesperson Stephen Watson says monthly outflows disproportionately outweigh the...

Smoke and Mirrors? MP confused by fed’s pot bill

The MP for North Island-Powell River is looking for clarity on the Federal government's proposal to legalize marijuana. Rachel...

RCMP caution safety this Easter weekend

Police are reminding drivers to take caution over the Easter long weekend. Constable Rob Gardner says there are going...

Heroic woman receives special honour

The youngest Noble Prize laureate is now the youngest person to ever address the House of Commons. Malala Yousafzai spoke...

NDP proposes bill to protect those suffering from PTSD

The Provincial NDP is working to help those suffering with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A bill was re-introduced during...

Trevena calls for better internet in rural communities

The MLA for the North Island is leading a business case to lobby for better internet connections for rural...
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B.C. jobs decline in July: Women and youth most impacted

British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

The B.C. Greens say a new government report on the state of the primary care system is “a step forward,” but it highlights some gaps.

B.C. Ferries doubling saver fares when Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay becomes reservation only

Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay will change to reservation only in the fall, and BC Ferries is looking to make early bookings more affordable. 

Community gathering Sunday to remember mother, child killed at Comox Lake

After a tragic incident at Comox Lake last week, a community gathering has been planned for this weekend to remember those who died. 
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