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Feds to stop open-net salmon farms; Allow five years to transition: report

Feds to stop open-net salmon farms; Allow five years to transition: report

Reports that the federal government will stop open-net salmon farming and give the industry five years to transition are not sitting well with the B.C. Salmon Fams Association
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Port Hardy's indoor swimming pool given green light to reopen

Port Hardy's indoor swimming pool given green light to reopen

The only indoor swimming pool in the North Island is open again for the first time since 2021
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Salmon farmers see way forward for transition plan despite court ruling

Salmon farmers see way forward for transition plan despite court ruling

BC salmon farmers say collaboration will provide a way for the aquaculture industry to continue to operate despite a recent court ruling upholding the federal fisheries minister's decision to not renew licences
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District of Port Hardy allocates over $500k to upgrade KSM skatepark

District of Port Hardy allocates over $500k to upgrade KSM skatepark

Vancouver Island company Radius Skateparks has been awarded the contract for the project
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Man on e-scooter assaulted near Port Hardy gas station

Man on e-scooter assaulted near Port Hardy gas station

RCMP successfully locate and arrest a suspect in the incident
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District of Port Hardy agrees to supply land for the seniors housing foundation

District of Port Hardy agrees to supply land for the seniors housing foundation

North Island Seniors Housing Foundation takes next step towards building complex
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Denman Island resident calls for ferry overhaul after brother's agonizing ride

Denman Island resident calls for ferry overhaul after brother's agonizing ride

“…the lack of ferry service on May 2 was unnecessary and inexcusable”
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Surrey woman sentenced to 4 years for guns, drug-related crimes

Surrey woman sentenced to 4 years for guns, drug-related crimes

Stephanie Joan McMillan, 33, pleaded guilty to guns and drug-related crimes out of Surrey and near Port Hardy
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Crime stats: New acting detachment commander meets with Port Hardy council

Crime stats: New acting detachment commander meets with Port Hardy council

Sgt. Trevor Busch is Port Hardy’s new acting detachment commander until the position is filled
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Renowned songwriter Jim Vallance returns to give Juno, scholarships to B.C. high school

Renowned songwriter Jim Vallance returns to give Juno, scholarships to B.C. high school

Vallance, writer of hits such as Bryan Adams’ ‘Summer of 69’ attended high school in Vanderhoof
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