Mike D'Amour

A sailing trip around the Broughton’s wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Echo Bay and a visit with genial Pierre Landry to sample his spectacular pig roasts and prime rib barbecues. Skipper Jim at the helm of the Islay Mist. If you know of an unusual North Island business

We’re sailing away

Little did I know an invite to sail with Islay Mist Sailing Charters would include the best prime rib I’d ever tasted

A sailing trip around the Broughton’s wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Echo Bay and a visit with genial Pierre Landry to sample his spectacular pig roasts and prime rib barbecues. Skipper Jim at the helm of the Islay Mist. If you know of an unusual North Island business
Ten people showed at the Port Hardy Civic Centre to see and hear a presentation from the DFO on its individual transferable quota experiment. Mike D’Amour

DFO’s halibut quota exchange sinks in PH

Port Hardy—Less than a dozen people showed to hear a DFO representative try to sell the idea of transferable halibut quotas.

Ten people showed at the Port Hardy Civic Centre to see and hear a presentation from the DFO on its individual transferable quota experiment. Mike D’Amour

UPDATED: Cancelled field trips draw anger and tears

Annual field trips that generations of students have looked forward to will not happen this year.

Golf pro Kevin Black demonstrates a simple stretching exercise golfers should do

Fade with Black: pro will improve your game

If you’re a golfer looking to hit the ball longer and straighter ... geez, scrap that.

Golf pro Kevin Black demonstrates a simple stretching exercise golfers should do
Will the Prince Rupert ferry extend its run to Tsawwassen?

Talks to float idea of extended ferry service

Talks are about to begin that could see the Prince Rupert ferry stop in Port Hardy before continuing south on another proposed route.

Will the Prince Rupert ferry extend its run to Tsawwassen?

Firefighters converge in Port Hardy

More than 50 firefighters recently converged on the North Island for a weekend of skills training and networking.

Port McNeill Mayor Gerry Furney

Letter brouhaha

The mayor of Port McNeill is making no apologies for his letter of support of the Enbridge Northern Gateway Project.

Port McNeill Mayor Gerry Furney
This cougar is believed responsible for killing River

Pet-killing cougar shot dead

A single bullet from a .30-06 rifle ended the life of a cougar believed to be responsible for the death of at least one North Island pet.

This cougar is believed responsible for killing River

A few more steps for addictions plan

It is still a work in process, but Mt. Waddington Health Network’s Addictions and Recovery plan has come together nicely

Examples of trash that was recently found dumped off the side of a logging road.

‘Disgusting people’ dumping trash

Tim Schumacher said he wants people to know the hunt for those who illegally dump items into wooded or out of the way areas is still on

Examples of trash that was recently found dumped off the side of a logging road.
Drawing showing refurbishment plans for the A-frame church.

Facelift from the faithful

The Port McNeill church named for the patron saint of loggers in Port McNeill is about to undergo some major changes.

Drawing showing refurbishment plans for the A-frame church.
Pastor Kevin Martineau stands on the poured and cured concrete that will soon be home to the new Port Hardy Baptist Church. But before that happens

Carpenters (and others) needed to build church

PORT HARDY—Pastor Kevin Martineau is looking for a few good men and women to help build a church.

Pastor Kevin Martineau stands on the poured and cured concrete that will soon be home to the new Port Hardy Baptist Church. But before that happens
Whale of an appetite Several killer whales with calves were spotted in Hardy Bay last week

Whale of an appetite

Several killer whales with calves were spotted in Hardy Bay last week, and appeared to be feeding.

Whale of an appetite Several killer whales with calves were spotted in Hardy Bay last week
Carol Dirom is interviewed while her images flashes on a television screen above.

Hardy Buoys stays afloat—what’s next?

Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you know Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Inc. won the Big Decision.

Carol Dirom is interviewed while her images flashes on a television screen above.
River

Cougar grabs pet in front of horrified owner

STOREY’S BEACH—D’Arcy Deacon is still shaking his head after watching a cougar run off with his beloved Boston terrier.

River

Island’s top doc: prepare for whooping cough

While there are no confirmed cases of whooping cough locally,

Not the greatest name, but Stink Creek Park stays

With apologies to the Bard, Stink Creek Park will remain as is, despite a move to rename the downtown Port Hardy landmark.

The Port Hardy lanes are empty now

They get knocked down

The impossible could happen in the next couple of days during the Vancouver Island 5-pin bowling championships.

The Port Hardy lanes are empty now
A picture of Carol Humchitt among flowers at last Friday’s afternoon candlelit vigil at Park Drive and Highland Drive

Victim remembered

PORT HARDY—On the last day of her life, Carol Humchitt was planning a move to spend the rest of her days with her new granddaughter.

A picture of Carol Humchitt among flowers at last Friday’s afternoon candlelit vigil at Park Drive and Highland Drive
A Sointula man says the bright light in his photo is a UFO that hovered over a beach for more than 15 minutes before it vanished.

Eerie light a puzzler

Jim Davis knows some may think he’s crazy, but he knows what he witnessed.

A Sointula man says the bright light in his photo is a UFO that hovered over a beach for more than 15 minutes before it vanished.