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Tyson Whitney

Tyson Whitney

I have been working in the community newspaper business for nearly a decade, all of those years with Black Press Media. I started at the North Island Gazette as a reporter in 2015 and then was promoted to editor in 2017.

I was born and raised in Port Hardy. My family has lived in Port Hardy for more than 40 years. I graduated with a degree in Creative Writing & Journalism from Vancouver Island University in 2008.
(He/Him)

Phone
250-949-6225 ext. 1303
Email
tyson.whitney@northislandgazette.com

Recent Work by Tyson

Another Port Hardy hospital emergency department closure due to lack of staff

Another Port Hardy hospital emergency department closure due to lack of staff

The Port Hardy hospital lost its 24/7, around-the-clock service a couple years ago due to staffing shortages
After 3 years of waiting, Port Hardy pool operating and under budget

After 3 years of waiting, Port Hardy pool operating and under budget

District celebrating success of this project, as pool has once again become a hub of activity and recreation
Residents of tiny Quatsino band together after windstorm destroys fire hall

Residents of tiny Quatsino band together after windstorm destroys fire hall

Quatsino is about a 15-minute boat ride from Coal Harbour, with a population of roughly 50 residents
Another round of 'hidden gem' horror movies to watch on Halloween

Another round of 'hidden gem' horror movies to watch on Halloween

Looking for some under-the-radar horror movies to watch this Halloween?
North Island carver Stan Hunt's residential school memorial finds its home

North Island carver Stan Hunt's residential school memorial finds its home

Official inauguration ceremony held on Sept. 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Here's what caused the North Island's all-day power outage

Here's what caused the North Island's all-day power outage

Only one transmission line powers the entire North Island
Tour de Rock makes it to Sayward, presses on to Campbell River

Tour de Rock makes it to Sayward, presses on to Campbell River

Tour de Rock has arrived safely in Sayward
Tiny wildfire near Sayward listed as 'under control'

Tiny wildfire near Sayward listed as 'under control'

The suspected cause of the wildfire is listed as started by humans or human activity
Quatsino coast guard crew helps kayakers in distress safely to shore

Quatsino coast guard crew helps kayakers in distress safely to shore

Two kayakers activated their SAR system during the afternoon of Wednesday, July 10
UPDATE: 4 earthquakes hit off the west coast of Vancouver Island

UPDATE: 4 earthquakes hit off the west coast of Vancouver Island

After four earthquakes no tsunami is expected
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