Thomas Kervin

Port McNeill Fire Rescue photo                                The refurbished sister truck, which is intended for display and occassional use.

Port McNeill Fire Rescue refurbishes sister truck for display

The Town of Port McNeill intends to assist PMFR to put it on display in the community.

Port McNeill Fire Rescue photo                                The refurbished sister truck, which is intended for display and occassional use.
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Kervin’s Corner: The social media-borne cliché ‘New Year, New Me’ doesn’t work

Let’s put a little extra time into bettering oneself and a little less telling everyone about it.

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Hanna Peterson Photo                                Port McNeill Rotary Club already has a set plan in place for the trail, which is ready for construction in the new year.

Port McNeill Rotary Club set for phase three of the trail project

President Rick Restell confirmed that the trail construction is set to begin soon.

Hanna Peterson Photo                                Port McNeill Rotary Club already has a set plan in place for the trail, which is ready for construction in the new year.
(NPD MP Rachel Blaney)                                A screenshot of Rachel Blaney in the House of Commons speaking during questions and comments period, June 28, 2018.

North Island-Powell River MP speaks on Indigenous issues

Housing, education, children in care, and aquaculture are some of the issues Rachel Blaney spoke on.

(NPD MP Rachel Blaney)                                A screenshot of Rachel Blaney in the House of Commons speaking during questions and comments period, June 28, 2018.
Grant Mccormick photo                                Highway 19 has become snowy in wake of worsening weather conditions.

Sporadic weather conditions along North Island causes a number of road issues

Fallen trees, pooling water, snowy highways, and strong winds are all affecting the North Island.

Grant Mccormick photo                                Highway 19 has become snowy in wake of worsening weather conditions.
B.C. RCMP photo                                Port Hardy police are donating Christmas presents and a tree to a local family.

Port Hardy Mounties return again to spread holiday cheer

Local police officers took it upon themselves to buy a local family Christmas presents and a tree.

B.C. RCMP photo                                Port Hardy police are donating Christmas presents and a tree to a local family.
Port McNeill’s harbour upgrades deferred until next year

Port McNeill’s harbour upgrades deferred until next year

The upgrades were deferred until 2019 budget so that council can expand the scope of the project.

Port McNeill’s harbour upgrades deferred until next year
THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                Latisha Wadhams is looking to advocate for Indigenous youth.

‘Namgis princess advocating for Indigenous youth

Latisha Wadhams believes connecting with Indigenous youth will empower them.

THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                Latisha Wadhams is looking to advocate for Indigenous youth.
District of Port Hardy photo                                Tenders for the multiplex construction where higher than expected.

District of Port Hardy to ‘pause and reevaluate’ multiplex project

The district received expensive tender rates, which were 40 per cent higher than expected.

District of Port Hardy photo                                Tenders for the multiplex construction where higher than expected.
Black Press Files Police were on scene as soon as 7:05 p.m. to respond to a multi-vehicle crash involving a sheriff’s van.

BREAKING: Driver crashes into sheriff’s van while travelling into North Island village

The driver was looking to turn left into Port Alice when they cut off the sheriff’s van.

Black Press Files Police were on scene as soon as 7:05 p.m. to respond to a multi-vehicle crash involving a sheriff’s van.
ICET photo                                The trust had brought on three new appointees, one of whom was from Port McNeill.

Port McNeill local appointed to ICET for three-year term

Hanacek said she is thrilled to be part of ICET.

ICET photo                                The trust had brought on three new appointees, one of whom was from Port McNeill.
THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                Port Hardy Fire Rescue’s Chief and Deputy Chief requested funding for equipment.

Port Hardy Fire Rescue to replace old equipment

PHFR recently requested funding from the district for new SCBA equipment.

THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                Port Hardy Fire Rescue’s Chief and Deputy Chief requested funding for equipment.
THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                Council has moved a second cannabis application to LCRB.

Port Hardy council has sent a second cannabis application to LCRB for consideration

Port Hardy council voted in favour to have a cannabis application moved forward to LCRB.

THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                Council has moved a second cannabis application to LCRB.
THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                Port Hardy’s council will decide whether to enact the changes in the user rates and fees in an upcoming meeting.

Port Hardy water, sewer and garbage rates may go up

Water rates would increase by 2 per cent, garbage by 2.5 per cent, and sewer by 4 per cent.

THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                Port Hardy’s council will decide whether to enact the changes in the user rates and fees in an upcoming meeting.
North Island–Powell River Conservatives photo

FOLLOW-UP: Shelley Downey speaks on her Conservative candidacy

“I anticipate requesting a leave of absence from Port McNeill council,” Downey said.

North Island–Powell River Conservatives photo
TYSON WHITNEY PHOTO                                Council has approved a few changes to committee appointments, finalizing their portfolios for the 2018/2019 years.

Port McNeill council releases committee appointments

The town finalized their committee appointments in a recent council meeting.

TYSON WHITNEY PHOTO                                Council has approved a few changes to committee appointments, finalizing their portfolios for the 2018/2019 years.
THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                Council has finalized committee appointments in Dec. 11 meeting.

Port Hardy council approves shuffle in committee appointments

Council committee appointments were finalized by an approved motion Dec. 11 meeting.

THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                Council has finalized committee appointments in Dec. 11 meeting.
Kervin’s Corner: 75 years ago this week - Jokerville, RCAF station gets new wing commander

Kervin’s Corner: 75 years ago this week – Jokerville, RCAF station gets new wing commander

Jokerville was the RCAF airmen’s living quarters, but the station had more history than expected.

Kervin’s Corner: 75 years ago this week - Jokerville, RCAF station gets new wing commander
Google Maps photo                                UFCW 1518 and the employer reached a collective agreement Dec. 11, 2018 on wage increases.

Collective agreement met between UFCW 1518 and IGA

Membership voted strongly in favour of the collective agreement, which came days after negotiations.

Google Maps photo                                UFCW 1518 and the employer reached a collective agreement Dec. 11, 2018 on wage increases.
SD85’s spring break schedule may change to two-weeks but would overlap Easter

SD85’s spring break schedule may change to two-weeks but would overlap Easter

“This makes absolutely no sense to me,” Barrett stated in a letter to school trustees.

SD85’s spring break schedule may change to two-weeks but would overlap Easter