News

Smart meters are on the way

They’re coming next month and smart meters were on the agendas of all three Tri-port councils

Jan 19, 2012 8:00 AM Read more >

North Island tax assessments up and down

It’s good news if North Island homeowners are staying put, not so good if they’re looking to sell.

Jan 14, 2012 12:00 PM Read more >

Port Hardy champ found dead at home

Former Canadian heavyweight boxing champion Ben Perlini was found dead in his Port Hardy apartment Saturday. He was 47.

Jan 13, 2012 3:00 PM Read more >

Union falls short at local processors

Despite the failure of an all-out, three-month effort to unionize two local seafood businesses, the fight’s not over,

Jan 12, 2012 5:00 PM Read more >

Waterfront property

STOREY'S BEACH-Heavy rains over the weekend send water over Beaver Harbour Road and onto local lawns

Jan 12, 2012 12:00 PM Read more >

B.C. gets interest break on HST transition

B.C. has five years to repay Ottawa its $1.6 billion transition payment, interest free.

Jan 11, 2012 8:00 AM Read more >

Land-based fish farm gets $800,000 federal boost

PORT McNEILL-'Namgis First Nation to begin construction on K'udas closed-containment pilot project

Jan 10, 2012 8:00 PM Read more >

BCGEU begins contract talks

The B.C. government begins contract talks with one of its largest employee groups this week, and the union wants a raise.

Jan 9, 2012 2:00 PM Read more >

Intersection scrutinized after near-miss

PORT McNEILL-Council mulls four-way stop to slow traffic through Mine Road-Campell Way crossing

Jan 7, 2012 3:00 PM Read more >

Wandering bear shot dead

Port Hardy RCMP officers said they were forced to shoot and kill a bear that entered the town and posed an imminent risk

Jan 5, 2012 6:00 PM Read more >