Tag Archives: Port Hardy

Health

Campbell River Health Area is relatively COVID free

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This program was funded by a grant from the Community Radio Fund of Canada and the Government of Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative. 

Statistics released by the BC Centre for Disease Control show that our area is relatively COVID free.

These are found on a series of maps, and a weekly report, released on Thursday, October 8th. 

However a CHEK news report of two cases at Carihi Secondary School in Campbell River could change this.

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Environment, Indigenous Nations

Emaciated grizzly sparks concern about low salmon count

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Campbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

An emaciated grizzly was found dead yesterday on the B.C. Central Coast yesterday, sparking concern over the rest of the bear population and its food supply. 

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Environment

Marine Detective Studies Vancouver Island’s Dark Ocean

North Island Gazette, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Jackie Hildering is a self-described “marine detective” on northern Vancouver Island. She’s a humpback whale researcher, biologist and co-founder of Marine Education and Research Society.

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Transportation

Waivin’ Flags Taxis Wants to Operate Between Campbell River & Port Hardy

North Island Gazette, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Locally owned taxi and shuttle company, Waivin’ Flags, has applied to take over the Route 5 bus service between Port Hardy and Campbell River.

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Transportation

Cancelling Bus Service Will Inhibit Access To Health Care

North Island Gazette, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Removing public transportation between Port Hardy and Campbell River will inhibit access to health care, warns the regional health network.

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