Tag: North Island

5 small North Island wildfires out of control after dozens sparked by lightning

Wildfires Wylie Henderson -
Most of the 17 active fires on Vancouver Island are less than one hectare in size and are now classified as held or under control.

North Island politicians call on feds and province to solve coastal forestry woes

Environment Wylie Henderson -
Municipal, provincial and federal leaders from the North Island share concerns about the current state of the area's forestry sector.

Logger Sports a rousing success in Powell River

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C. – The annual Powell River Logger Sports event drew quite the crowd this past weekend, and...

School shooting threat a joke: RCMP

News Justin Goulet -
PORT HARDY, B.C. – The Port Hardy RCMP has confirmed that Tuesday’s school shooting threat at Port Hardy Secondary...

MP looking for clarity on Feds’ pot bill

News David Boles -
The MP for North Island-Powell River is looking for clarity on the Federal government's proposal to legalize marijuana. Rachel...

RCMP encourage patience this Easter weekend

News David Boles -
Police are reminding drivers to take caution over the Easter long weekend. Constable Rob Gardner says there are going...

Heroic activist awarded honourary citizenship

News David Boles -
The youngest Noble Prize laureate is now the youngest person to ever address the House of Commons. Malala Yousafzai spoke...

NDP proposes bill to protect those suffering from PTSD

News Justin Goulet -
The Provincial NDP is working to help those suffering with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A bill was re-introduced during...

Trevena calls for better internet in rural communities

News Justin Goulet -
The MLA for the North Island is leading a business case to lobby for better internet connections for rural...

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B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Coroners report 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August

Health
The BC Coroners Service has reported 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August.

Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

Transit
Hullo Ferries and IslandLink Bus Services have partnered to make car-free trips to downtown Vancouver easier for people travelling from Campbell River, Courtenay and Parksville.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.
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