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Emergency personnel were on scene at the dock to help the four boaters after being rescued. (Canadian Coast Guard photo)

4 people saved from icy waters after workboat sinks off Vancouver Island

The boaters managed to survive for 45 minutes in the water before being located

Emergency personnel were on scene at the dock to help the four boaters after being rescued. (Canadian Coast Guard photo)
Earthquakes Canada photo

4.7 magnitude earthquake hits off the coast of Port Hardy

The earthquake occurred at a depth of five kilometres

Earthquakes Canada photo
Tile work being done in December on Port Hardy’s indoor swimming pool. (Port Hardy Recreation Facebook photo)

District aims for soft opening of indoor swimming pool the first week of February

‘We’re really looking forward to it being ‘off the books’ so we can move onto another project’

Tile work being done in December on Port Hardy’s indoor swimming pool. (Port Hardy Recreation Facebook photo)
BC Hydro photo

BC Hydro explains what caused North Island’s all-day power outage

There’s only one power line for the North Island region and no plans to add another at this time

BC Hydro photo
(Pixabay - ellisedelacruz)

Another round of eggnog: 10 more terrible Xmas movies to ruin the holidays

Pour yourself a large glass of eggnog and get ready to ‘enjoy’ some holiday movie cheese

(Pixabay - ellisedelacruz)
Port Hardy Hawks player Weston Ireton (right) watches the Vancouver Canucks and the Anaheim Ducks from the bench. (Vancouver Canucks Facebook photo)

Hockey Fights Cancer: Vancouver Island youth skates with the Canucks

A handful of cancer survivors were invited to attend the Canucks versus Ducks game

Port Hardy Hawks player Weston Ireton (right) watches the Vancouver Canucks and the Anaheim Ducks from the bench. (Vancouver Canucks Facebook photo)
The burnt out window at the Haida Way Motor Inn in Port McNeill. (Derek Koel photo)

1 person dies in early morning structure fire in Port McNeill

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation

The burnt out window at the Haida Way Motor Inn in Port McNeill. (Derek Koel photo)
The burnt out window at the Haida Motor Inn in Port McNeill. (Derek Koel photo)

1 person dies in early morning structure fire in Port McNeill

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation

The burnt out window at the Haida Motor Inn in Port McNeill. (Derek Koel photo)
(Island Health Facebook photo)

Island Health’s first mobile CT scanner has arrived in Port Hardy

Patients used to have to travel all the way to Campbell River to have access to a CT scanner

(Island Health Facebook photo)
The Canada Post building in Port Hardy. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

Port Hardy mayor and council advocate for bigger post office, more workers

Port Hardy’s mayor and council are standing up for all the residents…

The Canada Post building in Port Hardy. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
Nigel Edwards and Dr. Prean Armogam talk about the short documentary “Son of a Farmer” that screened at the Gate House Theatre in Port McNeill. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

Short documentary showcases North Island doctor’s inspiring life story

The documentary was filmed by Nigel Edwards and produced by Winbox Media

Nigel Edwards and Dr. Prean Armogam talk about the short documentary “Son of a Farmer” that screened at the Gate House Theatre in Port McNeill. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
The McDonald’s drive thru had a long lineup on Wednesday afternoon. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

First McDonald’s in North Island history opens in Port Hardy

McDonald’s opened bright and early at 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning

The McDonald’s drive thru had a long lineup on Wednesday afternoon. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
Officials have announced a non-commercial operation near Port McNeill is the site of one of a series of new cases of the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record

Ministry reports avian flu on rural property near Port McNeill

This brings the total to 16 confirmed cases in B.C. since Oct. 20, 2023

Officials have announced a non-commercial operation near Port McNeill is the site of one of a series of new cases of the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
Sammy-Sander/Pixabay photo

10 ‘hidden gem’ horror movies perfect for the Halloween spooky season

Tyson Whitney picks some of his favourite underrated horror movies for Halloween

Sammy-Sander/Pixabay photo
Wamiss signing shirts in Carrot Park. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

500 kilometres: Wamiss finishes second sobriety walk for cancer

‘No matter what’s in front of you, don’t let it stop you’

Wamiss signing shirts in Carrot Park. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
Tyson Whitney Photography

Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock ride kicks off in the North Island

The Tour de Rock team’s first stop was in the Village of Port Alice on Saturday night

Tyson Whitney Photography
After a closure that has lasted more than two years, the District of Port Hardy’s indoor swimming pool is now on track to open by the end of December. (District of Port Hardy photo)

District of Port Hardy pushes back swimming pool’s reopening to December

The grand reopening of the District of Port Hardy’s indoor swimming pool…

After a closure that has lasted more than two years, the District of Port Hardy’s indoor swimming pool is now on track to open by the end of December. (District of Port Hardy photo)
A trailer in the Beaver Harbour trailer park caught fire on Wednesday, Aug. 30. (Skylar Warnock photo)

Firefighters knock down trailer fire in Fort Rupert trailer park

Port Hardy Fire Rescue, RCMP, and emergency personnel were all on scene a little after 3:00 p.m.

A trailer in the Beaver Harbour trailer park caught fire on Wednesday, Aug. 30. (Skylar Warnock photo)
Port McNeill Fire Rescue sent three firefighters, and also one from Port Alice. (Port McNeill Fire Rescue Facebook photo)

North Island firefighters return home from fighting wildfires in Kelowna

PHFR thanked the District of Port Hardy and the whole North Island for all their support

Port McNeill Fire Rescue sent three firefighters, and also one from Port Alice. (Port McNeill Fire Rescue Facebook photo)
Black Press Media file

Port Hardy RCMP arrest suspect with baseball bat on Fort Rupert reserve

The man had entered an unlocked home with a baseball bat

Black Press Media file