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Trees down on the road

Trees down on the road

Trees are blocking the road to Telegraph Cove Thursday afternoon, about two or three km past the Englewood Marine Harvest terminal.
Fentanyl-detected deaths on the North Island

Fentanyl-detected deaths on the North Island

‘There have been patients that have taken large doses of Narcan in order to be revived’.
Lamborghinis drive through Port Hardy

Lamborghinis drive through Port Hardy

Drivers paid entrance fee for trip and the money raised is going to support three B.C. charities.
Stolen mail from across B.C. recovered after arrest in Langford

Stolen mail from across B.C. recovered after arrest in Langford

Two men in their 20’s from Burnaby and Maple Ridge face multiple criminal charges.

North Island 9-1-1 expands fire dispatch service

North Island 911 Corporation (NI911) recently was awarded the Peace River Regional District contract for fire dispatch through a request for proposal process. NI911, a local government partnership comprised of six regional district shareholders, has been delivering professional 9-1-1 fire call answer and full service fire dispatch services since 1996.
Cougar destroyed near elementary school

Cougar destroyed near elementary school

The cougar was destroyed at the behest of the conservation officer’s recommendation.
Community Paramedicine Initiative a success

Community Paramedicine Initiative a success

BCEHS plans to expand the program to communities across the North Island
Team Charlton dance results

Team Charlton dance results

On Saturday dancers attended the North Island Highland Dancing Association competition in Cumberland.
Structure fire in Fort Rupert

Structure fire in Fort Rupert

Port Hardy Fire Rescue, BC Hydro, and Emergency Personnel were all on scene.
Restoration of Stripped Contract Language

Restoration of Stripped Contract Language

The strength of the relationship between the Board and VINTA has always been a source of pride