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Lillies seen as liability: Scented bouquets discouraged by VIHA

Bringing flowers to hospital patients and the elderly is a tradition that the Vancouver Island Health Authority, VIHA, is asking people to forego if they are considering strongly-scented and high pollen-bearing varieties.

Prevention of violence against women week

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).
Celebrating the Gift of Life on the Quatsino Reserve

Celebrating the Gift of Life on the Quatsino Reserve

Port Hardy walk raises $3,500 for Japan aid

Port Hardy walk raises $3,500 for Japan aid

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.
Thanks given to Kingcome helpers at Alert Bay dinner

Thanks given to Kingcome helpers at Alert Bay dinner

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.
Inquiring minds at work

Inquiring minds at work

Providence Place Garage Sale

Providence Place Garage Sale

Janet Wasden's years of dedication to seniors lauded at retirement

Janet Wasden's years of dedication to seniors lauded at retirement

More than 250 people honoured Wasden April 2 for her many years of working at the non-profit 'Maya'ant Centre for seniors.
Sunset Elementary Fun Fair draws a crowd

Sunset Elementary Fun Fair draws a crowd

Decades spanning art show in Alert Bay at the ArtLoft Gallery

Decades spanning art show in Alert Bay at the ArtLoft Gallery