The Canadian Coast Guard, in partnership with the District of Port Hardy, Kwakiutl First Nation, Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nations, Quatsino First Nations, Namgis First Nations and the Regional District of Mount Waddington will be leading a mass marine rescue and disaster response exercise on September 22, 25, and 26 in the waters off Port Hardy. Members of the public are asked to respect the areas that are cordoned off for the exercise in and around town, and to not interact with emergency responders during the exercise. For the safety of all exercise participants, mariners are asked to stay clear of the working vessels and aircraft in the channel and bay.

We want to hear from you! Mount Waddington Regional District, together with its partners, are leading the development of a Hut to Hut Plan for the North Coast trail. Please click this link to be taken to online survey and interactive mapping tool.

Join us this weekend (September 7 & 8) at the Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair where we will be kicking off the consultation of the RDMW's solid waste management plan. Visit the RDMW's booth for more information and to provide your input.

Beginning July 7, 7 Mile will be open Sundays from 10am to 4pm. Sunday hours will continue through August and September ending September 29, 2019.

The Regional District of Mount Waddington continues to explore and implement measures to reduce carbon emissions within our operations and as a result are able to share credits with partnering Municipalities and First Nations to assist in their efforts to achieve carbon neutral status. Please click this news item to read our 2018 Carbon Summary Report and access the 2018 RDMW Provincial CARIP Survey.

March 2019 Update! An additional Level 2 Charging Station is now available at the Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill. Access is off Campbell Way below the Chilton Arena Marquee sign.