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Hikers fined for campfire in Cariboo

Hikers fined for campfire in Cariboo

BC Wildfire was called in to rescue the pair
Four men accused of human smuggling not guilty

Four men accused of human smuggling not guilty

A B.C. Supreme Court judge acquitted the group involved in Tamil migrant case
Kids to build robots in Port Hardy

Kids to build robots in Port Hardy

Students will build, program, and remotely control Lego robots
Wildfire fighting costs hit $154 million

Wildfire fighting costs hit $154 million

14 new fires started on Wednesday
Mike Kelly’s Fishin’ Corner

Mike Kelly’s Fishin’ Corner

Bottom fishing certainly has been tough for the last few days due to the strong tides. Halibut are definitely keying in on salmon scraps for bait as well as herring. Salmon fishing has been on and off, but there still has been some good catches coming across the docks. Anchovies, Coyote spoons and Lahr Jensen Flash Flies all continue to produce both Chinook and Coho salmon. Watch your fish finder for signs of bait and Salmon and put your gear in the zone.
Flirting with the merry widow

Flirting with the merry widow

At one time everyone knew The Merry Widow, a precocious lady to say the least, with her store of precious metals hung about her. You have to talk to some of the North Island old timers to get her whole story. They remember her alright; during the days of the mine at Benson Lake she lured them all with her alpine treasures until a mine was eventually started on her slopes.
Rumble on the Runway races at the Port McNeill Airport

Rumble on the Runway races at the Port McNeill Airport

Rumble on the Runway blasted through Port McNeill airport once again on July 22-23. See more in next week’s Gazette.
Horgan to talk softwood in Washington

Horgan to talk softwood in Washington

B.C.’s premier has talked of the need to resolve U.S. trade dispute
More evacuations ordered in fire-weary B.C.

More evacuations ordered in fire-weary B.C.

Flames force more evacuations in wildfire weary British Columbia
UPDATE: Cowichan teachers reprimanded for incidents with alcohol, hot tub

UPDATE: Cowichan teachers reprimanded for incidents with alcohol, hot tub

Married teachers from Cowichan Secondary School held accountable for actions with former students