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I’ll say up front I am not a God-fearing man, but if communing with nature is a religious experience, then Capt. Wayne Garton and his knowledgeable crew aboard the 60-ft. Lukwa whale watching vessel just blessed me and a boatful of others in the world’s largest cathedral.

PORT McNEILL - New non-profit society hosts grand opening on Canada Day

Umbrella protects kids' coach from elements

PORT HARDY -Work parties help install new greenhouse, water line, raised beds at Park Drive location

The greening of Seven Mile Landfill is under way — in more than one way.

The CBC Television camera and crew were in place and ready to roll. CBC host George Stroumboulopoulos and legendary Canadian environmental activist David Suzuki were in position, backed by a scenic vista of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the Magdalen Islands. On a signal from the director, "Strombo" turned and looked past Suzuki to address the unassuming and mostly unknown man standing alongside.

Eagle View School students pose with their anti-bullying parade. The social learning program run by Valerie Ramchuk helps children identify bullying and to learn the importance of accepting others for who they are. Awareness is the key to making a difference.

PORT HARDY - Nineteen students earn certificates in ceremony held at local campus

orth Island Cougars, North Island Community Services Society-Community Links team are home from an action packed weekend in Victoria where they competed at Operation Trackshoes, an annual sports festival for British Columbians who have a developmental disability.

Port Hardy - PHSS class of 2011 takes final walk in graduation ceremony, parade