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North Island provincial election candidates finalized

2026 BC Election Wylie Henderson -
The candidates for the upcoming provincial election have been finalized in the North Island riding.

RDMW candidates declared

Elections Wylie Henderson -
The nomination period has closed for the 2026 general local election, with competition for Regional District of Mount Waddington representation.

Base repairs and paving work scheduled for sections of Highway 30

Traffic & Closures Sage Daniels -
Local highways contractor Mainroad North Island is advising that base repairs and paving work along select sections of Highway 30 will begin Sept. 8.

North Island wildfire update

Wildfires Sage Daniels -
Several wildfires are still burning on the North Island as of Saturday, with a couple of new fires discovered just north of Campbell River.

5 small North Island wildfires out of control after dozens sparked by lightning

Wildfires Wylie Henderson -
Most of the 17 active fires on Vancouver Island are less than one hectare in size and are now classified as held or under control.

North Island communities experiencing power outages

Energy & Utilities Sage Daniels -
Widespread power outages that started Saturday in the North Island area are impacting surrounding communities.

Wildfire located at Kalpit Lake out of control

Wildfires Sage Daniels -
A 6.3-hectare wildfire burning out of control just north of Kalpit Lake in Woss Lake Provincial Park was discovered late July 21.

“Summer ferry arrivals will impact North Island tourism,” Port Hardy council  

BC Ferries Justin Baumgardner -
Concerns about summer tourism in the District of Port Hardy have been raised and, according to council, they are centred on the Northern Expedition ferry service from Prince Rupert. 

Upgrades coming to Port Hardy Hospital

Health Sage Daniels -
The Port Hardy Hospital will see some upgrades to its emergency department, with construction anticipated to start in Summer 2026.

Critical Minerals Office adds three north island mining projects

Energy & Utilities Wylie Henderson -
At an event in Port Hardy on Friday, Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals Jagrup Brar announced the province is adding the Northisle Copper and Gold, Surge Copper and Defense Metals projects to its Critical Minerals Office.

B.C. Coroners Service reports 2 drug toxicity deaths in North Island region through 2025

Community Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. Coroners Service has released updated data showing the province’s overdose crisis continued into 2025.

Atli Resources CEO reacts to chip mill closure

Forestry Sage Daniels -
The Atli chip plant in Beaver Cove will close in March, significantly affecting its workers and their families.

Atli Chip plant in Beaver Cove to close in March

Forestry Wylie Henderson -
The Atli Chip plant in Beaver Cove, near Port McNeill, will close its wood chip processing operations in March.

Update: wind warning active in Port Hardy, North Island

Weather Wylie Henderson -
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement covering North Vancouver Island communities.

2025 Year in Review: North Island

Community Wylie Henderson -
The past year was full of stories from North Island that made an impact to the local communities and beyond.

Shoebox Project’s new ‘Secure Her Tomorrow’ campaign launches in Campbell River and Port Hardy

Community Sage Daniels -
The Shoebox Project for women impacted by homelessness in Campbell River and Port Hardy/North Island is launching a new campaign this holiday season.
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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.

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

2026 BC Election
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B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
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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