Tag: Regional

Campfire ban will be in effect this week, except parts of north Island, Sunshine Coast 

Emergency Services Tyler Hay -
A fire ban across the Coastal Fire Centre will take effect July 16. 

“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. 

Bridge washing scheduled throughout Northern Vancouver Island 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Minor delays can be expected as maintenance crews get ready to wash the bridges throughout Northern Vancouver Island. 

Property tax increase forecasted for the District of Port Hardy 

District of Port Hardy Justin Baumgardner -
A planned increase in property taxes could be close to five per cent.

Vancouver Island snowpack improves but still well below average

Environment Wylie Henderson -
Snowpack levels on Vancouver Island have increased more than in many other regions over the past month but remain well below seasonal averages for this time of year.

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.

Vancouver Island snowpack lowest in B.C.

Weather Wylie Henderson -
Updated data from the province’s Snow Basin Index show Vancouver Island snowpacks are the lowest in B.C. as of Feb. 1.

Update: Highway 28 reopens to single lane, alternating traffic

Traffic & Closures Wylie Henderson -
Highway 28 is closed in both directions due to a washout.

Decreased ferry capacity has severe impacts on North Island communities; MLA 

BC Ferries Justin Baumgardner -
The change in ferry service can't be understated and needs to be resolved; Anna Kindy

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.

Gwa’ni Land Use Planning Project moves forward 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
The Gwa'ni Land Use Planning Project is moving in to the implementation phase, and local leaders say they're anxious to see how this will benefit the local economy.

Prolonged rain triggers flood watch for most of Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast 

Weather Justin Baumgardner -
Roads could be impassable, localized flooding and landslides are possible as heavy rain approaches.

Telegraph Cove Whale Interpretive Centre welcoming donations to help rebuilding efforts

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

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.

North Island-Powell River MP to stay in Ottawa after mulling shift to B.C. Conservatives

Provincial Wylie Henderson -
North Island — Powell River MP Aaron Gunn said he will remain with the federal Conservatives rather than seek the leadership of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.

Police disrupt fraud aimed at ’Namgis First Nation wellness centre

RCMP Wylie Henderson -
Police said the First Nation reported being defrauded of about $406,000 on May 13 after a fraudulent email redirected a contractor payment to a fake bank account.
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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.

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.

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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