Tag: Port Hardy

Nomination period approaching for municipal elections

Elections Tyler Hay -
The nomination period for the October municipal election will open Sept. 1.

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.

Two earthquakes recorded 200 kilometres southwest of Port Hardy coast Sunday night

Environment My Powell River Now Staff -
Some people may have felt shaking late Sunday night after multiple earthquakes struck off the west coast of Vancouver Island. 

Drought conditions persist on Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 16.

Recent rainfall fails to dampen Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast drought concerns

Weather Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 9.

Coroners report 23 deaths on Vancouver Island through May due to drug toxicity

Health Wylie Henderson -
The report shows 23 people died from unregulated drug toxicity on Vancouver Island in May.

Vancouver Island snowpack at 27 per cent of normal

Weather My Powell River Now Staff -
Data from the province’s latest snow survey and water supply bulletin shows Vancouver Island snowpacks are among the lowest in B.C. as of May 1.

North Island-Powell River MP appointed as member of Building Canada Act Committee

National Sage Daniels -
Aaron Gunn, MP for North Island–Powell River, has been appointed to the special joint committee on the Exercise of Powers Under the Building Canada Act, known as BCAN.

North Island-Powell River MP to stay in Ottawa after mulling shift to B.C. Conservatives

Provincial Wylie Henderson -
North Island — Powell River MP Aaron Gunn said he will remain with the federal Conservatives rather than seek the leadership of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.

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...

Island Cancer Fundraiser Concludes

News David Boles -
The 20th Annual Cops for Cancer Tour De Rock has come to a close. Riders from across the Island, including...

Kwa’lilas Hotel Officially Open in Port Hardy

News Justin Goulet -
The Chief of the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'wx Nation Nation is welcoming the grand opening of the nation's newest economic enterprise. The Kwa'lilas...

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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.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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