Tyson Whitney

(Island Health Facebook photo)

Island Health’s first mobile CT scanner has arrived in Port Hardy

Patients used to have to travel all the way to Campbell River to have access to a CT scanner

(Island Health Facebook photo)
The Canada Post building in Port Hardy. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

Port Hardy mayor and council advocate for bigger post office, more workers

Port Hardy’s mayor and council are standing up for all the residents…

The Canada Post building in Port Hardy. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
Nigel Edwards and Dr. Prean Armogam talk about the short documentary “Son of a Farmer” that screened at the Gate House Theatre in Port McNeill. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

Short documentary showcases North Island doctor’s inspiring life story

The documentary was filmed by Nigel Edwards and produced by Winbox Media

Nigel Edwards and Dr. Prean Armogam talk about the short documentary “Son of a Farmer” that screened at the Gate House Theatre in Port McNeill. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
The McDonald’s drive thru had a long lineup on Wednesday afternoon. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

First McDonald’s in North Island history opens in Port Hardy

McDonald’s opened bright and early at 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning

The McDonald’s drive thru had a long lineup on Wednesday afternoon. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
Officials have announced a non-commercial operation near Port McNeill is the site of one of a series of new cases of the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record

Ministry reports avian flu on rural property near Port McNeill

This brings the total to 16 confirmed cases in B.C. since Oct. 20, 2023

Officials have announced a non-commercial operation near Port McNeill is the site of one of a series of new cases of the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
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10 ‘hidden gem’ horror movies perfect for the Halloween spooky season

Tyson Whitney picks some of his favourite underrated horror movies for Halloween

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Wamiss signing shirts in Carrot Park. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

500 kilometres: Wamiss finishes second sobriety walk for cancer

‘No matter what’s in front of you, don’t let it stop you’

Wamiss signing shirts in Carrot Park. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
Tyson Whitney Photography

Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock ride kicks off in the North Island

The Tour de Rock team’s first stop was in the Village of Port Alice on Saturday night

Tyson Whitney Photography
After a closure that has lasted more than two years, the District of Port Hardy’s indoor swimming pool is now on track to open by the end of December. (District of Port Hardy photo)

District of Port Hardy pushes back swimming pool’s reopening to December

The grand reopening of the District of Port Hardy’s indoor swimming pool…

After a closure that has lasted more than two years, the District of Port Hardy’s indoor swimming pool is now on track to open by the end of December. (District of Port Hardy photo)
A trailer in the Beaver Harbour trailer park caught fire on Wednesday, Aug. 30. (Skylar Warnock photo)

Firefighters knock down trailer fire in Fort Rupert trailer park

Port Hardy Fire Rescue, RCMP, and emergency personnel were all on scene a little after 3:00 p.m.

A trailer in the Beaver Harbour trailer park caught fire on Wednesday, Aug. 30. (Skylar Warnock photo)
Port McNeill Fire Rescue sent three firefighters, and also one from Port Alice. (Port McNeill Fire Rescue Facebook photo)

North Island firefighters return home from fighting wildfires in Kelowna

PHFR thanked the District of Port Hardy and the whole North Island for all their support

Port McNeill Fire Rescue sent three firefighters, and also one from Port Alice. (Port McNeill Fire Rescue Facebook photo)
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Port Hardy RCMP arrest suspect with baseball bat on Fort Rupert reserve

The man had entered an unlocked home with a baseball bat

Black Press Media file
Black Press Media file photo

1 dead in early morning crash on Holberg Road near Port Hardy

Second occupant was extracted from the wreckage and taken to hospital

Black Press Media file photo
Black Press Media file photo

Culvert replacement means Island Highway closure north of Zeballos Junction

A 2.5km gravel road detour will be in place for travelers starting Aug. 21

Black Press Media file photo
The new McDonalds restaurant that is being built in Port Hardy is coming along at a quick pace. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

Golden Arches set to expand its grill beyond the Island’s northern frontier

McDonald’s on track for fall opening in Port Hardy

The new McDonalds restaurant that is being built in Port Hardy is coming along at a quick pace. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
Kayla Brady fundraiser. (Anthony Bucci supplied photo)

North Island communities band together to raise funds for Brady’s recovery

‘The amount of generosity is out of this world on the North Island’

Kayla Brady fundraiser. (Anthony Bucci supplied photo)
Black Press Media file photo

1 person dies after crash outside of Woss on Northern Vancouver Island

The driver of the semi truck was transported to hospital with serious injuries

Black Press Media file photo
The 3.43 hectare wildfire near Port Hardy. (BC Wildfire Service’s website photo)

Wildfire near Port Hardy has officially been listed as extinguished

The cause of the wildfire is currently undetermined and still being investigated

The 3.43 hectare wildfire near Port Hardy. (BC Wildfire Service’s website photo)
The 3.43 hectare wildfire near Port Hardy. (BC Wildfire Service’s website photo)

Wildfire near Port Hardy stays same size, classified as ‘being held”

The wildfire is listed as being under investigation, meaning the cause is currently undetermined

The 3.43 hectare wildfire near Port Hardy. (BC Wildfire Service’s website photo)
The 0.9 hectare wildfire at Glenlion River. (Nathan Kervin Facebook photo)

VIDEO: 1 wildfire recorded on, another off, Northern Vancouver Island

Each blaze is small and listed as out of control

The 0.9 hectare wildfire at Glenlion River. (Nathan Kervin Facebook photo)