Community

PORT HARDY – A campaign in recognition of Prevention of Violence Against Women week is being run by the North Island Crisis and Counseling Centre Society (NICCCS).

PORT HARDY – In the spirit of sisterhood, the Port Hardy Twinning Society raised $3,500 for victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Walk for Japan was held Saturday.

The Namgis Health Centre in conjunction with the Cormorant Island Emergency Management hosted a dinner to recognize those who generously volunteered during the emergency flood evacuation from Kingcome Inlet Sept. 25.

More than 250 people honoured Wasden April 2 for her many years of working at the non-profit 'Maya'ant Centre for seniors.

An Osteoporosis Awareness Clinic will be held at Peoples Drug Mart in Port Hardy on April 15th, and in Port McNeill on April 16th. Edwards will see individuals for an ultrasound bone density screening test and fracture risk assessment. Participants will also be able to talk to a pharmacist for a medications review. A fee applies and pre-booking is required by calling Peoples Drug Mart in both locations.