Thomas Kervin

ICET photo                                The trust had brought on three new appointees, one of whom was from Port McNeill.

Port McNeill local appointed to ICET for three-year term

Hanacek said she is thrilled to be part of ICET.

ICET photo                                The trust had brought on three new appointees, one of whom was from Port McNeill.
Kervin’s Corner: The social media-borne cliché ‘New Year, New Me’ doesn’t work

Kervin’s Corner: The social media-borne cliché ‘New Year, New Me’ doesn’t work

Let’s put a little extra time into bettering oneself and a little less telling everyone about it.

Kervin’s Corner: The social media-borne cliché ‘New Year, New Me’ doesn’t work
Black Press Files Police were on scene as soon as 7:05 p.m. to respond to a multi-vehicle crash involving a sheriff’s van.

Driver crashes into sheriff’s van near Port Alice

The driver was looking to turn left into Port Alice when they cut off the sheriff’s van.

Black Press Files Police were on scene as soon as 7:05 p.m. to respond to a multi-vehicle crash involving a sheriff’s van.
Google Maps photo                                UFCW 1518 and the employer reached a collective agreement Dec. 11, 2018 on wage increases.

Strike averted at Port McNeill’s only grocery store

Membership voted strongly in favour of the collective agreement, which came days after negotiations.

Google Maps photo                                UFCW 1518 and the employer reached a collective agreement Dec. 11, 2018 on wage increases.
Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation photo                                Ernie Henderson speaks at the blessing ceremony at the nation’s carving shed.

Vancouver Island First Nation poised to re-establish Big House

Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw ready to start building after relocation pulled them last Big House 60 years ago

Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation photo                                Ernie Henderson speaks at the blessing ceremony at the nation’s carving shed.
THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                Salvation Army explains the rise in numbers in a recently released 2017 report.

Port Hardy Salvation Army explains huge increase in sobering shelter stays, meals

Public attitude toward using the Salvation Army’s services may have changed over the years.

THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                Salvation Army explains the rise in numbers in a recently released 2017 report.
(UFCW 1518)                                UFCW union members may go on strike soon after taking a vote.

Strike a possibility at Port McNeill’s only grocery store

IGA’s unionized workers have authorized a walkout

(UFCW 1518)                                UFCW union members may go on strike soon after taking a vote.
(Western Forest Products)                                Forest company to reopen their Englewood operations, near Woss, in mid-March following winter closure.

More than 100 Woss loggers look for March return to work

“The four-month window I don’t think is unusual,” said WFP chief forester of weather constraints.

(Western Forest Products)                                Forest company to reopen their Englewood operations, near Woss, in mid-March following winter closure.
THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO Giordano Corlazzoli sets off under Port Hardy’s welcome sign on Nov. 20 to begin his 500-kilometre trek to Victoria.

Young man sets off to run span of Vancouver Island in anti-trophy hunting campaign

Giordano Corlazzoli began his campaign in Port Hardy and plans to cap it off in Victoria.

THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO Giordano Corlazzoli sets off under Port Hardy’s welcome sign on Nov. 20 to begin his 500-kilometre trek to Victoria.
THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                Port McNeill’s first totem pole carved by First Nations artists.

Culture programs running strong in North Island schools

PHSS, NISS culture programs for Indigenous students are part of an enhancement agreement with SD85.

THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                Port McNeill’s first totem pole carved by First Nations artists.
(DriveBC webcam)                                Live webcam footage of Highway 19 near Port Alice, which is the only webcam past Woss.

New highway contractor reassuring North Islanders in wake of early-season crash

Mainroad “responded within the ministry’s specifications” during incident that sent two to hospital

(DriveBC webcam)                                Live webcam footage of Highway 19 near Port Alice, which is the only webcam past Woss.
(Google Maps) Port Hardy councillor believes the crash occurred between here, the lookout, and the 7 Mile Landfill & Recycling.

UPDATE: North Island highway crash resulting in serious injuries still under investigation

The two drivers were seriously injured and sent to a hospital in Victoria.

(Google Maps) Port Hardy councillor believes the crash occurred between here, the lookout, and the 7 Mile Landfill & Recycling.
THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                The Salvation Army Mt. Waddington Community Ministries recently released a statistics report.

Poverty indicators take a huge jump in the North Island

Shelter overnight stays saw a 431 per cent increase since 2014.

THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                The Salvation Army Mt. Waddington Community Ministries recently released a statistics report.
THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                Port Hardy’s Cenotaph near the waterfront.

Kervin’s Corner: Recognizing the war efforts of Canada’s Indigenous people

50 decorations were awarded to Indigenous soldiers for sniping and scouting capabilities in WWI.

THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                Port Hardy’s Cenotaph near the waterfront.
Marine Education and Research Society photo Humpback whale, inhabitant of Northeastern Vancouver Island’s waters, splays his mouth open in what researchers recently found to be “trap-feeding.”

Marine Detective reveals new humpback feeding strategy

Researchers first to record “trap-feeding” method around the North Island waters

Marine Education and Research Society photo Humpback whale, inhabitant of Northeastern Vancouver Island’s waters, splays his mouth open in what researchers recently found to be “trap-feeding.”
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Vancouver Island man gets 18 months for sexually abusing 2 young girls

Victim confused and has trouble sleeping after Bolderson’s crimes.

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THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                Four CUPW union members begun their strike today in Port Hardy.

Picket line established at Port Hardy post office

Four CUPW union members begun their strike early this morning, Oct. 31

THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                Four CUPW union members begun their strike today in Port Hardy.
THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                A Fresh Coffee and Nosh barista serves a local during the afternoon.

North Island Mall revitalizes as new stores open

Dirom wants to “create a vibrant new space in the community by working together” with new business.

THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO                                A Fresh Coffee and Nosh barista serves a local during the afternoon.
Black Press Media Files

Port Hardy police say girls made up knifepoint abduction story

Police plan no further action after report confirmed false

Black Press Media Files
Column: I’ll take an ignorant voter over an apathetic voter every time
Column: I’ll take an ignorant voter over an apathetic voter every time