Tag: Community

Port Hardy secures $1.1 million in infrastructure funding

The District of Port Hardy will receive $1,110,480 through the community stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund for infrastructure improvements.

Two Vancouver Island residents receive Order of BC award

Fifteen residents of BC have been selected to receive the Order of BC award next month.

Emergency responders burning out, Ambulance Paramedics Association of BC president says 

The Ambulance Paramedics of BC Association says their staff are tired and suffering from mental illness both off and on the job.

Residents in tsunami zones urged to prepare, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District 

A tsunami watch has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for several regions on the western and northern parts of Vancouver Island.

Port Hardy looking for vendors for inaugural street market

Port Hardy is looking for retailers, artisans and performers for its inaugural street market next month. Mayor Pat Corbett-Labatt says the market will have a positive impact on the community and is an opportunity to revitalize downtown.

B.C. sees flux in job applications from international health workers 

Within the past two months, British Columbia has received close to 780 job applications from qualified health professionals in the United States.

Group seeking new community centre for North Island Mall

PORT HARDY, BC- A new community space could be coming to the North Island Mall. Project organizer Jilly Laviolette said...

Province Working to Keep School Campuses Safe

The Province is looking for feedback from post-secondary students, faculty and staff on policies to prevent and respond to...

The Tour de Rock Rides Along

Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock riders travel from Campbell River to the Comox Valley on Wednesday. Media Rider with...

Alert Bay Auxiliary Celebrates 70th Anniversary

The longest-serving volunteer group on the North Island is celebrating a huge milestone. The Alert Bay-based Cormorant Island Hospital Auxiliary...

Volunteer and celebrate Canada 150

An Island resident is inviting the members to volunteer for 150 hours this year to celebrate Canada's 150th. It's...

Immigrant Welcome Centre Marks 25 Years of Service

The Immigrant Welcome Centre is celebrating its 25th anniversary of serving the North Island. Executive Director Jim Brennan says the...

Nominations open for Top 20 Under 40

Young professionals across Vancouver Island are being celebrated at the "Top 20 Under 40" Awards. Chairman Roger McKinnon says...

Crews looking into Port Hardy rec centre fire

Investigators are looking for information on a fire that broke out at the Port Hardy Community Rec Centre last...

Bood excited about big projects in 2017

The Mayor of Port Hardy says 2016 was a great year for the community and that 2017 is shaping...

Language course at NIC connecting the community

A language course at NIC is helping to connect Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in the region. Campus Community Coordinator Caitlin...
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

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

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

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

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

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

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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