North Island College (NIC) will receive a grant of $150,000 from the Ministry of Advanced Education to assist with training for workers affected by the Neucel mill suspension in Port Alice.

The work of the Conservation Officer Service's Major Investigations Unit has led to the conviction of Neucel Specialty Cellulose Ltd. for illegally discharging waste from their Port Alice pulp mill operation.

Wildlife habitat on northern Vancouver Island is better protected today following the establishment of the Quatse Estuary Wildlife Management Area.

Environment Minister Terry Lake today toured the construction site of the 99-megawatt Cape Scott Wind Farm project located 40 kilometres west of Port Hardy.

Environment Minister Terry Lake and staff from BC Parks joined the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nations in Port Hardy.

Residents and interested parties in Port Hardy, Alert Bay, Sointula and surrounding areas will soon have an opportunity to take part in the B.C. coastal ferries consultation and engagement process.

A more efficient permitting system has allowed construction to begin sooner on the Cape Scott Wind Farm, bringing hundreds of jobs to northern Vancouver Island.

Upland Excavating Ltd. of Campbell River has been awarded a $1.5-million contract to rebuild the Dick Booth Culvert on Holberg Rd. west of Port Hardy. The culvert was washed out during flooding last September.

Every community is unique, with different needs and priorities for the families that live there. Tailoring government resources to fit those needs is exactly what's happening under a Communities First Agreement signed between the District of Port Hardy and the Province.