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New deputy chief for Port McNeill volunteer fire department

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PORT MCNEILL, B.C. – With ten-plus years of experience, he was the perfect candidate for the job. That’s what Port...

The Hub unveils official logo

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PORT HARDY, B.C. – A new community mall project on the North Island has revealed its official logo. Work is...

Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations testing emergency warning system next week

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PORT HARDY, B.C. - Residents might hear a siren go off next week. The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations has purchased an emergency...

Survey finds support for paid on-call model for Port Hardy firefighters

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PORT HARDY, B.C.- The District of Port Hardy has released the results from a survey concerning the pay of...

New North Island College campus set for grand opening on Thursday

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PORT HARDY, B.C.- It's an exciting time for the educational sector on the North Island. The Mount Waddington North Island...

Port Hardy crews knock down Sunday morning structure fire

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PORT HARDY, B.C.- Fire crews went up against a structure fire on the Fort Rupert reserve this weekend. Chief Brent...

String of cougar attacks leaves one dog dead

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PORT HARDY, B.C.- A dog is dead after a rash of cougar attacks on the North Island. Two attacks were...

Cougar spotted by Eagle View Elementary

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PORT HARDY, B.C.- Eagle View Elementary has notified parents about a cougar sighting this morning. A school spokesperson said an...

Port Hardy fire fighter earns Canadian citizenship

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PORT HARDY, B.C- A member of the Port Hardy volunteer fire department is now a Canadian citizen. Gaston Töpfer has...

North Island teachers honoured by NIC

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PORT HARDY, B.C.- Two North Island College teachers have been recognized for their many years of hard work and...

Passenger reacts to lightning strike on plane

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One of the passengers on a plane struck by lightning descending to Powell River says the experience was quite...

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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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