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North Island-Powell River MP wants federal plan on overdose crisis

Blaney advocating for health-based, timely plan to tackle crisis

Feb 7, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

ICET says World’s Largest Burl move will enhance tourism in Port McNeill

‘We feel that salmon and the burl are what put Port McNeill on the map’

Feb 7, 2024 5:10 AM Read more >

North Island-Powell River MP calls for pension protections after Myra Falls mine closure

Blaney calls for pension protections after speaking to mine workers’ union

Feb 5, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Port McNeill council roundup: Donations, reports, TUP requests, and more

Applewood Auto Group and Island North Shore Lodge both request Temporary Use Permits

Feb 1, 2024 12:33 PM Read more >

Less than one third of Old Growth Management areas are actually old growth — CPAWS-BC

Report found active cutblocks the size of 68 Stanley Parks in areas considered protected

Jan 31, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Port Hardy council to provide residents with ‘barrier-free’ recreation opportunities

Free recreation programs eliminate financial barriers for families in need

Jan 31, 2024 9:07 AM Read more >

Jagmeet Singh calls for emergency debate on homelessness crisis

‘I see it everywhere in Canada, this is a national issue’ — Singh

Jan 31, 2024 4:30 AM Read more >

Port Hardy mayor to serve as a director for culturally supportive housing society

Jan 30, 2024 5:10 AM Read more >

BC Hydro writes letter to council saying no second transmission line will be installed

‘BC Hydro is working hard to increase system resiliency’

Jan 29, 2024 9:14 AM Read more >

Body found at Nanaimo beach identified as boater who had gone missing

Police identify body found at Neck Point Park earlier this week

Jan 26, 2024 9:19 AM Read more >