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North Island election candidates declared

Nominations have closed for October's municipal elections on northern Vancouver Island, with candidates declared Sept. 11.

Helicopter crash in Loughborough area kills 2, including pilot

A Hughes 500 helicopter crashed Tuesday while conducting forestry operations in the Loughborough area across from Sayward, killing two of the three people aboard.

Wildfire near Port McNeill being held

The fire was discovered Sunday near Cabin Mainline.

BC Transit announces north island service adjustments to take effect April 4

BC Transit is advising commuters of upcoming service changes in the Mount Waddington Regional District.

Telegraph Cove Whale Interpretive Centre welcoming donations to help rebuilding efforts

More than one year after a fire caused extensive damage at Telegraph Cove, rebuilding efforts are continuing into 2026.

Port McNeill public hearing on Official Community Plan October 14

The Town of Port McNeill is inviting residents to a public hearing to provide feedback on its draft Official Community Plan. 

New youth healthcare volunteer program available in Alert Bay and Port McNeill

Island Health is now running its Step Up Youth program in Alert Bay and Port McNeill through a partnership with the ‘Namgis First Nation.

Staffing shortage closes emergency department at Port McNeill Hospital

The emergency department at Port McNeill hospital is closed over the weekend because of a staffing shortage. Island Health announced...

Port McNeill RCMP release quarterly report

PORT MCNEILL, B.C. – Police in Port McNeill have released their crime statistics for the summer. The quarterly report...

Construction wraps up on Port McNeill’s ‘T’ intersection

PORT MCNEILL, B.C. – A once dangerous intersection at the entranceway to Port McNeill on northern Vancouver Island is...

Port McNeill has a new mayor

PORT MCNEILL, B.C. - Shirley Ackland will not serve as mayor of Port McNeill during this next council term. Gaby...

Port McNeill council supports cannabis committee recommendations

PORT MCNEILL, B.C. – Cannabis sales are set to become legal on October 17th. The Town of Port McNeill is...

Hiker with head injury rescued from Myra Falls

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. – Since the beginning of May, Campbell River’s Search and Rescue (SAR) unit has responded to...

Port McNeill earns “Town of the Week” designation

PORT MCNEILL, B.C. – My Vancouver Island North has named The Town of Port McNeill its “Town of the...

North Island communities get set for Canada Day

PORT HARDY, B.C. – This Sunday marks Canada’s 151st birthday, and the North Island is celebrating the occasion. The District...

Open house set for North Island Community Forest

PORT MCNEILL, B.C. – Residents are invited to team up with and learn more about the North Island Community...
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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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