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North Island 9-1-1 expands fire dispatch service

North Island 911 Corporation (NI911) recently was awarded the Peace River Regional District contract for fire dispatch through a request for proposal process. NI911, a local government partnership comprised of six regional district shareholders, has been delivering professional 9-1-1 fire call answer and full service fire dispatch services since 1996.
Cougar destroyed near elementary school

Cougar destroyed near elementary school

The cougar was destroyed at the behest of the conservation officer’s recommendation.
Community Paramedicine Initiative a success

Community Paramedicine Initiative a success

BCEHS plans to expand the program to communities across the North Island
Team Charlton dance results

Team Charlton dance results

On Saturday dancers attended the North Island Highland Dancing Association competition in Cumberland.
Structure fire in Fort Rupert

Structure fire in Fort Rupert

Port Hardy Fire Rescue, BC Hydro, and Emergency Personnel were all on scene.
Restoration of Stripped Contract Language

Restoration of Stripped Contract Language

The strength of the relationship between the Board and VINTA has always been a source of pride
Cruise ship makes stop in Port Hardy

Cruise ship makes stop in Port Hardy

The Regatta had roughly 600 people onboard, including a crew of 400.
Public mischief charge laid in creepy clown assault case

Public mischief charge laid in creepy clown assault case

Assault claim was false and mislead police into an investigation
District budgets tsunami warning system

District budgets tsunami warning system

Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw was listed as having spent $17,524 total on their tsunami warning system
Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life

Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life

Cancer survivors decked out in yellow shirts completed a Survivor Walk