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A Ship Carrying Comedians Sank. Believe it or Not, Funny Business Ensued

Vaudeville costumes washed up on shore, and local workers partied the night away

Island Medic Dies in Ukraine Protecting Fellow Soldier

Tsekhmisrenko went to serve in Ukraine as soon as fighting erupted

North Island Health Care Crisis Continues to Freefall

And patients will pay the price

Royal BC Museum’s Future in Question

Near billion dollar rehab kyboshed, but the building is falling apart

Bank Closes ATM. But are the (Unspoken) ‘Culprits’ Really to Blame?

We all want a safe experience when we go to the bank. But it seems this isn’t what’s happening at the Royal Bank in Campbell River.

Port Hardy Doctor Offers to Pay for Help Out of His Own Pocket

If nothing changes, he'll be the only ER physician in town.

Essential Medical Transport for Seniors Gets Axed

For now, seniors will have to find a new way to their medical appointments

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What We Love

What We Love: Colourful Sea Creatures

This month's low tides are revealing all sorts of life

The Take

Tik Tok, Atomic Scientists Say Doomsday Clock Dangerously Close to Midnight

Canadian fossil fuel lobbyists cash in on war and destruction to push for more drilling and fracking

The Pro-Virus Nurses Sued Us…and LOST!

They underestimated us

No Longer Peacekeepers, Now a Global Security Risk?

Canada gets "honourable" mention in The Top Risks of 2023 report

Our Home

Meet The Mariner Who Moves Solintula’s Most Precious Cargo

But who will take the ship's wheel next?

Watch VIDEO: Heroes Rescue Whale Near Port Hardy

DFO staff shown untangling the stressed-out whale

Shawnigan Woman Pleads To Care For Her Orphaned Niece

What is an "orphan"?

Local Heroes

Looking To Give Back This Year?

Add some action and awesome people to your 2023

Local Heroes: Woss Volunteer Fire Department

If anyone deserves a shout out, it's them

Garbage Spill From A Year Ago Still Washing Up On Our Shores

It's not like freighters are going to stop passing by our coasts

R 'n R

Animal Rescue Seeing an Influx of Feathered Patients

There are easy ways you can help keep birds' valley visits as painless as possible

Did You Know You’re Hurting Orcas Every Time You Flush?

This problem has a pretty obvious solution, but will we take it?

Victor’s Secret Supermodels Strut Their Stuff

Who doesn't like lingerie and a laugh?

New Ways

Bringing Life Through Food in Hospice

From flowers to birds and whales, chefs are adding something special to every plate.

The Royals Get a Demo of Cutting-Edge VanIsle Tech

Kate and William cast off on virtual tour

“Connected Coast” Not Clicking With Port McNeill Council

The cable may only be the diameter of a thumb, but it's causing a big disturbance

COVID

The Barkley Sound Bacteria That Cures COVID

Bacteria sourced from Barkley Sound is a top contender for a new COVID cure

People Power Fuel’s Long COVID Study

People living with debilitating symptoms for months after infection

Feds Forget Local Businesses Who Stepped Up For The Cause

This move could leave us high and dry the next time a crisis hits

Staying Well

Do You Know How to Improve Your Community’s Health?

You could get up to $50,000 to carry out a plan

Drug Poisoning Overdose Warning

With drug decriminalization coming into play, more safety measures are needed

Local Man Gives Healthcare Workers A Shout Out!

A local man reminds us that our medical system may be struggling, but the people holding it together are rocking it.

Mount Waddington Regional District

What Happens When an Entire Health Region Becomes “Invisible” to Government?

A 2011 consultant report recommended one well-staffed and resourced acute care hospital to serve the entire region

Creating More Community In Our Communities

Small grants make a big difference on the NorthIsle!

The Cost of Giving Birth on the NorthIsle

More accurately, there's a cost to not have your baby there

Strathcona Regional District

The New Pine Beetle?

The government is taking action to top this little guy from taking out trees across the island

Campbell River Family Feuds

The holidays are all about coming together, and a bit of Family Feuding can be the best part

How You Can Turn Christmas Gifts Into A Home

"Within a year, I went from having no hope of ever owning a home to moving into my own home. That was the biggest gift I've ever been given."

Quadra & Cortes

Taxing Tourists to Support Locals

Extra dollars from short term rentals will be put towards long term housing for Cortes

Bad Actor in an Even Worse Disguise

You can't make this stuff up

Typical Schoolyard? Not anymore!

Quadra Island Elementary is getting a makeover

Sayward

Is 18 Too Young For Politics?

Definitely not on the NorthIsle

Little Human at the Centre of a Very Big Controversy

Do you even exist if the government can't write your name?

In Memory of the “Island Star”

Brent Fedirchuk was a skilled pilot and so much more

Woss

Are We Setting Ourselves Up for More Ghost Towns?

It's a quiet fire year, but they're not all like this

What We Love: The Full Moon Over Woss

It's like Halloween in April

Logging Roads Head Up Mt. Cain

When the valleys are all logged you can only go up