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Campbell's farewell in throne speech

Campbell's farewell in throne speech

B.C. Liberals boost rural vote strength

B.C. Liberals boost rural vote strength

Searchers locate missing hiker near Port Alice

PORT ALICE – A 66-year old hiker reported missing near Port Alice Feb. 5 was found by searchers the next afternoon.

Investigation into malnourished puppies found in Port Hardy

Two malnourished puppies were turned into the Nanaimo SPCA by a Port Hardy resident.
Fisherman flees from wolf pack

Fisherman flees from wolf pack

PORT HARDY – Bill Passmore literally ran for his life last week after wrestling his dog from the jaws of a wolf.

Environmentalists question First Nations’ water bottling proposal

Conservation groups are calling for an environmental assessment to examine a water bottling business proposed by two small First Nation bands.

Who will reap Harvest Food Bank?

PORT HARDY – The community has supported the Harvest Food Bank for 13 years, now manager Pierre Beaulieu hopes someone in the community will take over running it.

Tourism grants available

The regional district is offering $2,500 grants to boost tourism in rural areas of the North Island.

Cougar kills livestock in Hyde Creek

HYDE CREEK – Hobby farmers are being warned to lock up their livestock.
McNeill mom helps daughter escape Egypt

McNeill mom helps daughter escape Egypt

PORT McNEILL – "Mom, hear this." Jocelyn Dansereau listened and clearly heard the gunfire in Cairo, Egypt coming over her daughter's cell phone.