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Orcas May Hate The Rich Too

Their new favourite game seems to be "yacht-zink"

What We Love

Sea kelp waves around in the water with a beam of light coming in.

What We Love: Life in the Sea

Local underwater cinematographer John Roney captures the beauty of the coast

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Battle of the Paddle: Islanders Divided Over Pickleball

No sport generates more adoration or drama in BC than Pickleball

Tofino’s Parking Puzzle: From Free to Fee

Offshore residents struggle to find parking space

Whistleblower’s Testimony Renews Questions About VanIsle’s Extraterrestrial Secrets

1981 was a year unexplained UFO phenomena on Vancouver Island

VIDEO: Blind Swimmer’s 11-Hour Triumph Across the Strait

Watch his triumphant arrival at Pipers Lagoon

VIDEO: Unraveling Van Isle’s Ancient Secrets

Archeologist merges science with traditional knowledge to explore history

Hero Saves Woman From Fire – Loses His Livelihood In The Process

“I didn’t think that I did something big. I think anyone else who would have been there would have done the same thing as I did.”

The Take

Welcome to the Valley’s “New Age”

Spiritual discovery is a thing in the Valley lately

DFO Called Out (Again) For ‘Suspect Science’

Protests about how DFO presents its reports are gathering steam

Bigger Isn’t Always Better

Better home design can drastically lower our carbon pollution.

Our Home

Giving Back Made Easy: New Guide on Supporting the Homeless

Document outlines heartfelt efforts to support neighbors in need

What’s Going On With BC Ferries?

Last week, there were eight cancellations in one day,

Strength in Adversity: Community Supports Father Stabbed While Helping Others

Father begins a long recovery after undergoing open heart surgery to repair damage caused by the attack.

Local Heroes

Comox Unites for Lazo Marsh Revival: Can They Save It?

Local Bob Austin reached out to renowned wetland expert for advice on what can be done to restore the marsh

From Training to Triumph: Local Heroes Saving Lives

Local MLA announces thousands in funding to support the groups efforts!

VIDEO: Operation Pegasus Lifts Spirits, One Dive at a Time

“It’s like a grassroots movement where veterans are starting different things like Pegasus to try and help. It’s becoming the veterans helping the veterans now.”

R 'n R

What We Love: Close-Ups Of Curious Bears

Funny video captured in Malahat Territory gives bears eye view a whole new meaning

What We Love: Gabby Paterson – North Island Strong…and Fast!

High Jump, Long Jump, 100m, 200m - this girl is at the top of her game

Explorers Uncover Only Fourth Octopus Nursery in the World

Sanctuary found in pending protected area vital to species survival

New Ways

What’s Summer Without A Block Party? Uptown Market Is Back and Better Than Ever

Two block party markets to brighten your summer

VIDEO: A Tofino Native’s Wild Adventure: No Engines, Just Grit

Around the world In 8 years - No planes, trains, or automobiles

VIDEO: Artist Revives the Lost Art of Swirling Steel

Seth Cosmo is bringing a medieval job into the modern era

COVID

Meet Advisors Tasked with Helping the Premier Solve Our Thorniest Problems: Penny Ballem

The former deputy health minister is known for blunt talk

North Island Health Care Crisis Continues to Freefall

And patients will pay the price

The Pro-Virus Nurses Sued Us…and LOST!

They underestimated us

North Isle

Grizzly Bear vs. Pocket Knife: Quadra Cyclist’s Unbelievable Fight for Survival, and His Plea for Blood

“I was thinking I wasn’t going to make it"

What We Love: Humpback Whales On A Misty Morning

Photographer Brian Texmo caught this stunning shot off the shores outside of Port Hardy

What We Love: Seaplane Shows at FILOMI Days

Local photographer used some high shutter speeds to freeze the fast flyers in this photo so everyone could catch the moment!

Comox Valley

Hee-Haw Healing: Donkey Therapy On Denman Island

Artist Cynthia Minden's retreats make for a memorable Donkey-filled experience"

Van Isle Continues To Break Heat Records

The 30+ degree temperature are beating 50+ year records

Retired Detective Honours Forgotten Veterans

He's raised the funds for multiple new headstones, and he's not stopping anytime soon

West Isle

Will You Be At Ukee Days This Weekend?

72 hours of community and culture for everyone

What We Love: Women In Business

Their smiles say it all!

Small Businesses Brace For Upcoming Highway 4 Closures

"I still have bills to pay, all the cancellations started a big snowball effect," says Chims Guest House owner.

Staying Well

Tiny Homes, Big Difference

It's almost go time for this holistic approach to housing

We’ve Lost Half Our Maternity Doctors in the Last Two Years

The healthcare crisis is leaving more and more pregnant woman without care

Positive Changes in North Island Healthcare, but Challenges Remain, Says Dr. Armogam

Back-and-forth closures of hospitals in the region are still a problem

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