New Funding Calms Some, But NorthIsle ER Doc Calls For Resignations
“It’s sort of like buying airplanes but not hiring pilots.”
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Creating More Community In Our Communities
New meet ups to know about + how you can host your own!
North Islanders Say Enough is Enough
The NorthIsle's healthcare crisis is getting worse and worse
Community Comes Together to Fight Food Deserts on VanIsle
They don't just exist in the USA, they're right here at home
No Nurses in NorthIsle: Here's What Island Health is Doing
Island Health says they're doing their best to hire NorthIsle nurses. So where are they?
Port McNeill Emergency Room Forced to Close This Weekend
Medical staff and services on NorthIsle continue to struggle
Don't Break Your Arm in Port Alice
If you need an x-ray in Port Alice, you'll need to go somewhere else
Port Hardy Fire Gear Destined for Ukraine
Fire and rescue groups on VanIsle are banding together to help folks in Ukraine
Who is the Ferry Godmother of the Island Aurora?
It's a hard job, but someone has to do it
Get Ready to Rock!
BYOLC—bring your own lawn chair
BC Government Not Prepared for Tsunami on Northern VanIsle
Experts say another big one will happen – the question is when?
Keeping Track of the Gas
No, not that kind of gas
Could Regular Outdoor Shows be Coming to Port McNeil?
Local talent could have a new home by next summer
What We Love: Moonrise over Mt. Cain
Mt. Cain is beautiful but don't tell anyone
Tour of the Taps Part 2 – Campbell River and North Island
Go north – the craft beer revolution continues
WATCH: Orcas Seen More Than 40 km Inland, Near Port Alice
A lucky Port Alice resident caught the whales on video
Kwakwaka’wakw First Nations Versus Norwegian Corporation- Round Two
After getting Ottawa to phase out floating fish factories in the Discovery Islands and Broughton Archipelago, the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nations face a new…
Commercial Salmon Fishing Takes a Big Hit
Ottawa’s 60% cut to BC's commercial salmon fishery is a desperate – but necessary – effort to save critically endangered salmon
North Island Roasts with No Power
There's only one transmission line to Northern Vancouver Island, so when it fails we're all toast
WATCH: Rare North Pacific Right Whale Sighting
North Pacific Right Whales were nearly extinct from over-hunting, but occasionally they are seen off northern Vancouver Island
Super Rare Whale Spotted Off Northern Vancouver Island
Massive North Pacific Right Whale is only the fourth of its kind seen in the last 70 years
Used Gear Still Gets the Job Done
Port Hardy's used gear will help fight fires overseas
One Little Decision, One Big Victory for Wild Salmon
The federal government has committed to removing 19 controversial fish farms
Don't Plan Anything Important for July 15th
BC Hydro will shut down power across the North Island for 10 hours on Thursday July 15
Do You Have the Grit of this 77 Year Old Marathon Runner?
COVID put a wrench in his running plans, so Richardson rallied Sointula folks together for a good cause
Conservative Candidate Downey Back for Another Round
Downey’s website reveals little about her positions on the resource and economic issues important to North Islanders
No Housing for Old Men (or Old Women, or Disabled Folks…)
BC Housing has rejected a plan to build an old folks home, but they need a week to tell anyone why
Got the Goat
Grizzly bear goes after goats at Quadra Island farm
VIHA Ignores Whistleblower Doctor, then Kicks Him Out of Port McNeill
VIHA won't hire Dr. Armogam, and his patients are pissed
When Good Times Get Out of Hand—Drinking Drives Crime in Port Hardy
Have you been drinking?
Chips ahoy! – ‘Namgis Logging Chip Plant Fills First Barge
The chips will be heading to one of Paper Excellence's coastal mills
Two Temporary Doctors, New Clinic Coming to Port McNeill
You can start booking appointments at the new clinic starting May 19
Cheslakees Elementary is Helping Little Kids Get Outside This Spring
Port McNeil families can register for an "Explore the Outdoors" kit for kids between 4 and 5 years old
BC's Most Remote Pub – Scarlet Ibis Still Flying After 45 Years
Pat Gwynne ran the Ibis pub for 40 years. New owners from Vancouver are giving it an upgrade