BC Hydro is giving North Islanders a month to prepare for a planned power outage. The district of Port Hardy says BC Hydro will perform a region-wide outage on the North Island so they can do maintenance work and replace end of life transmission structures. Alongside Port Hardy, other communities including...

A local doctor who has fought tirelessly for North Island communities was recognized nationally for his work last night. The Society of Rural Physicians is holding its annual conference this weekend in Edmonton. Last night they held their awards gala, recognizing doctors across the country for their community efforts. Dr. Prean...

Coastal communities will get to resume talks with BC Ferries members next month. The ferry line says Ferry Advisory Committees will restart engagement so they can start tackling ideas and requests from ferry users across the coast. Vice-president of public affairs and marketing Lindsay Mathews says while it's important to review...

Plans to relocate the orca calf near Zeballos have been paused because the calf ate some food. According to Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the 2-year-old ate some seal on Thursday night, making it the first time she has taken food after attempts by both the Ehattesaht and...

Talks between air traffic control workers and NAV Canada have broken down, and workers are now concerned they will be replaced by contractors if they strike. The workers’ union and NAV Canada, a private not-for-profit corporation which operates air traffic control at airports across Canada, reached an impasse last week....

North Island College finances are back in the black after several years of pandemic aftershocks.   The college’s Board of Governors approved the budget at its Thursday meeting.   The college’s strategic plan targeted 2024 for a balanced budget, and board chair Patricia Trasolini says it’s good news for the college...