About Us

The North Island Gazette was established in 1965 in Alert Bay, publishing its first issue Aug. 4. The Gazette is the local paper in the true spirit of community papers, featuring local news, editorial, sports and community information. With a paid circulation of about 2,500 and an effective penetration rate of nearly 70% in our major communities, our readers are anxious for Thursdays.
The award-winning Gazette Hamper Fund gives back to the community every Christmas as food, toys and cash are collected to provide Christmas hampers for families in need. Besides Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Port Alice, Alert Bay and Sointula, our extended coverage area includes Telegraph Cove, Woss, Winter Harbour, Zeballos, Holberg, the Broughton Archipelago and Bella Bella.

Your Community News Team



Teresa Bird Publisher, Editor, Columnist
Teresa Bird
(250) 949-6225 		Gazette publisher/editor Teresa Bird and her family have lived on the North Island for two decades. Familiar with the challenges of North Island living, Teresa believes strong families and strong communities are key to the region's future success.
     
Production Manager
Marlene Parkin
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Circulation manager
Tim Bird
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Carrie Stone
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Office Manager
Sandy Grenier
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