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Quatsino First Nation’s community hall was full on Tuesday evening as BHP made a public apology to the nation regarding the Island Copper Mine’s operations. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

Global firm apologizes to Quatsino First Nation for damage caused by Island Copper Mine

Decommissioned open pit mine was located in Quatsino First Nation traditional territory

Quatsino First Nation’s community hall was full on Tuesday evening as BHP made a public apology to the nation regarding the Island Copper Mine’s operations. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
Apprentice carver Rey Dickie and master carver Stan Hunt stand next to the log that will be carved into a monument to remember Indigenous children who died at residential schools. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

North Island carvers creating monument to children found in unmarked graves

The monument will be toured across Vancouver Island before being shipped to Vancouver

Apprentice carver Rey Dickie and master carver Stan Hunt stand next to the log that will be carved into a monument to remember Indigenous children who died at residential schools. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
Port Hardy municipal hall. (North Island Gazette file photo)

More candidates come forward, District of Port Hardy will be holding an election

Port Hardy now has eight people running for six councillor positions

Port Hardy municipal hall. (North Island Gazette file photo)
Gate House Theatre President Gord Oppen at the Lieutenant Governor’s Arts and Music Awards in Victoria. (Submitted photo)

Port McNeill’s Gate House Theatre receives Lieutenant Governor’s Arts and Music Award

The Gate House Theatre doesn’t have any paid employees and is run by a volunteer board

Gate House Theatre President Gord Oppen at the Lieutenant Governor’s Arts and Music Awards in Victoria. (Submitted photo)
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Puppy still missing after boats collide in dense fog off North Island

A four month old Golden Retriever puppy was lost during the collision and has not been found

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Dr. Prean Armogam is speaking out on the North Island health-care crisis. (Prean Armogam photo)

North Island doctor speaks out on the region’s unfolding health-care crisis

Dr. Armogam acknowledged there is a serious staffing shortage currently going on across Canada

Dr. Prean Armogam is speaking out on the North Island health-care crisis. (Prean Armogam photo)
A black bear caught in a trap in Port Alice near the end of August. (Brian Grover/Port Alice News and Views Facebook photo)

Four bears killed this month in Port Alice, here’s why

Conservation officers euthanize 4 animals habituated to gorging on village’s overflowing dumpsters

A black bear caught in a trap in Port Alice near the end of August. (Brian Grover/Port Alice News and Views Facebook photo)
North Island MLA Michele Babchuk. (Photo supplied)

Provincial funds will help support unhoused people in Campbell River and the North Island

The projects will include services such as outreach and mental health supports

North Island MLA Michele Babchuk. (Photo supplied)
An Atlantic salmon is seen during a Department of Fisheries and Oceans fish health audit at the Okisollo fish farm near Campbell River, B.C. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS /Jonathan Hayward

DFO set begin public consultation on B.C. fish farming transition plan

First Nations and other stakeholder meetings scheduled to begin this month for North Island

An Atlantic salmon is seen during a Department of Fisheries and Oceans fish health audit at the Okisollo fish farm near Campbell River, B.C. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS /Jonathan Hayward
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Overnight service interruption extended at Cormorant Island Community Health Centre

Island Health acknowledged this is not an ideal situation for the community

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Convicted sex offender charged with indecent acts in Port Hardy

Richard Overton has been charged with three counts of indecent act

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Port McNeill Hospital. (Gazette file photo)

North Island hospitals’ emergency departments temporarily closed over the weekend

Island Health acknowledged that this is not an ideal situation for the communities

Port McNeill Hospital. (Gazette file photo)
The entrance to the Port Hardy swimming pool. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

New timeline announced for reopening of Port Hardy’s swimming pool

Mayor confident they will be able to finish the project by the end of March

The entrance to the Port Hardy swimming pool. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
Wagalus Elementary School students performed cultural songs and dances during the blessing ceremony. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

Port Hardy’s brand-new airport terminal is now open to the public

Mayor Dennis Dugas said council is excited that the new airport terminal is finally ready

Wagalus Elementary School students performed cultural songs and dances during the blessing ceremony. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
Aerial view of the Village of Zeballos. (Village of Zeballos Facebook photo)

Zeballos temporarily suspends volunteer fire department due to liability concerns

Residents told to continue to call 911, consultants coming in with expertise in local fire services

Aerial view of the Village of Zeballos. (Village of Zeballos Facebook photo)
Signage warning about the bear on the loose in Port Hardy. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

UPDATED: Two black bears euthanized after man aggressively pursued in Port Hardy

Two bears matching description of the aggressive bear trapped and destroyed by conservation officers

Signage warning about the bear on the loose in Port Hardy. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
Signage warning about the bear on the loose in Port Hardy. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

UPDATED: Two black bears euthanized after man aggressively pursued in Port Hardy

Two bears matching description of the aggressive bear trapped and destroyed by conservation officers

Signage warning about the bear on the loose in Port Hardy. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
Port Hardy RCMP Cst. Kyle Dornan. (Supplied photo)
Port Hardy RCMP Cst. Kyle Dornan. (Supplied photo)

Port Hardy Constable gearing up for annual Tour de Rock ride this September

Cst. Kyle Dornan is the North Island’s Tour de Rock rider this year

Port Hardy RCMP Cst. Kyle Dornan. (Supplied photo)
Port Hardy RCMP Cst. Kyle Dornan. (Supplied photo)
Fire gear that was donated to Ukraine. (Port Hardy Fire Rescue photo)

Port Hardy donates firefighter gear to help out Ukraine

The District of Port Hardy quickly and proudly stepped up to answer the call

Fire gear that was donated to Ukraine. (Port Hardy Fire Rescue photo)
The eagle that was rescued from inside the house in Port Hardy. (Jill Laviolette photo)

Eagle recovering after crashing through a window in Port Hardy

Rescuer hopes the eagle can be rehabilitated and released after recovering at MARS Wildlife Rescue

The eagle that was rescued from inside the house in Port Hardy. (Jill Laviolette photo)