Local Business

First McDonald’s in North Island history opens in Port Hardy

McDonald’s opened bright and early at 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning

Nov 15, 2023 12:25 PM Read more >

tumtum Threads aims to preserve Indigenous traditions

Alert Bay business is dedicated to producing ethically crafted, handwoven products

Oct 6, 2023 9:02 AM Read more >

McDonald’s aiming for an early November opening in Port Hardy

Port Hardy council was given a tour of the brand new building

Oct 3, 2023 9:25 AM Read more >

CityWest announces planned acquisition of Ragged Edge Community Network Society

Sep 6, 2023 5:10 AM Read more >

New aquaculture technology installed at Vancouver Island salmon farm

Technology will aim to reduce interactions between wild and farm-raised fish

Jul 7, 2023 5:10 AM Read more >

Fox’s Disposal has been sold to Mission Environmental Services Group

The business had been serving the North Island region since 1970

Jun 23, 2023 5:10 AM Read more >

16 year old North Island youth is Port Alice’s newest entrepreneur

Although Cameron’s business is mainly active in the summer, he has done odd jobs in the winter

Jun 19, 2023 10:06 AM Read more >

Port Hardy’s Chief Administrative Officer explains McDonald’s application process

The district has no restrictive bylaws in place that would give council the power to approve or deny

Mar 31, 2023 10:21 AM Read more >

Application submitted to the district for a McDonald’s in Port Hardy

Numerous calls to district staff regarding details about the application went unanswered

Mar 28, 2023 5:10 AM Read more >

North Island local governments developing strategy to address labour market needs

Region’s economic landscape is shifting rapidly

Mar 17, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >