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VIDEO: Blind Swimmer's 11-Hour Triumph Across the Strait
A life-changing reason: how Kaleb, the Guide Dog, transformed Scott's world
VIDEO: Unraveling Van Isle's Ancient Secrets
Unearthing the past: historic villages, cryptic drawings and maritime discoveries
Hero Saves Woman From Fire – Loses His Livelihood In The Process
Local Esso owner presented with Citizens Service Award faces an uncertain future
Strength in Adversity: Community Supports Father Stabbed While Helping Others
Over $15,000 raised over the weekend for "Good Samaritan"
Comox Unites for Lazo Marsh Revival: Can They Save It?
Comox Couple has watched Lazo Marsh deteriorate over the past 25 years – they're fighting for change
From Training to Triumph: Local Heroes Saving Lives
French sisters recently rescued express gratitude – and so is the province!
VIDEO: Operation Pegasus Lifts Spirits, One Dive at a Time
The project is about more than just jumping from planes. It's all about building connections and sparking conversations that can save Veteran's lives.
VIDEO: A Tofino Native's Wild Adventure: No Engines, Just Grit
Markus Pukonen circled the globe – 1700s style. He used no motorized transport on his journey – not even an elevator
Retired Detective Honours Forgotten Veterans
Ted Usher aims to ensure that those who served and returned to Canada are properly identified and honored with military markers
Forgotten Demo Tape Finds New Life
Band member decided to finish album to commemorate lead singer
Words of Pain and Healing: Acclaimed Writer Finds Her Voice After Tragedy
After the tragic loss of her daughter, the poet couldn't write. However, she has recently picked up her pen again, bringing hope to her readers.
From Small Town to Big Race: Two Comox Valley Teams Take on The Amazing Race Canada
When the new season premieres on July 4, the Valley can anticipate episodes highlighting the grit of their local contestants.
Local Teen Chef Sizzles, Wowing Judges In Elite Competition
At just 18 years old, she's already at the top of her field
Raise Your Glass for Conservation: Scarlet Ibis Pub's Craft Beer Gives Back
Remote pub donated $2,200 to support upgrades to the North Coast Trail
Fire in Courtenay? You're in Good Hands.
Courtenay's Deputy Fire Chief takes silver in FireFit Championships
The North Rises: The Journey of Canada's Next Basketball Phenoms
The next generation of Canadian hoops rose from humble beginnings to NBA dream
True North Prospects Look to Make their Mark in the NBA Draft
Watch out for Leonard Miller and Olivier-Maxence Prosper, two rising Canadian stars expected to make a splash in the upcoming NBA Draft
Want To Honour National Indigenous Peoples Day? Read This.
Namwayut: In the Kwak’wala language, this word conveys the deep understanding that we are all one
A Dance With The Devil
Paddleboarders plow across Hecate Strait in 12-hour push
Comox's Adin Hill: From Third-String to Stanley Cup Champion!
Audience chants "MVP!" after local star makes 31 saves in final game to victory!
From Sinking Ships to Saving Graces: A Haida Manga Unveils an Epic Tale
A stunning look into the complex lives of indigenous peoples and the first island settlers.
Batter Up, Canada! Baseball Stars from the Great White North
Canada's Big League roster is growing
From Comox to Hollywood: Homegrown Star Brendan Fletcher's Remarkable Rise in Showbiz
From his early success in Little Criminals to starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, the local actor's career has been nothing short of remarkable.
Racers Set, Ready, Go, On Ultimate Watercraft Challenge
Nearly half who start don't finish the Race To Alaska
The Smiling Soul: Flying Phil's Legacy Lives in Parksville
Phil St. Luke's positivity and care leaves a lasting impact on his community
Comox-Born Goalie Stars, Two Wins Away From the Stanley Cup!
Get ready for an intense showdown tonight!
Paws-itively Heroic: Blind Olympian and Scent-Savvy Dog Make Dynamic Rescue Duo
Blind athlete goes from medals to missing persons with the help of her super sniffer sidekick
Lost and Found: Storage Locker Reveals Forgotten Legacy of Native Carver
Love transcends time as a daughter from Comox joyfully reunites with her late father's treasures
From Spandex to Superheroes: Tour de Rock Cyclists Conquer Cancer One Kilometer at a Time
Strap on your helmets and don your spandex, because the Tour de Rock is back, raising funds to cure childhood cancer, proving that superpowers come in the…
The Island's Got Talent
Local singer heading to finals of "Canada's Got Talent"
Shout Out To The FlowerMan
The Valley's favourite bus driver
10-Year-Old Hosting "Shimmer Party" For Homeless
Campbell River girl coming up with new ideas to help community
The Decade Went Fast
They're small, but all their action has helped keep Clayoquot, sound.
104-Year-Old War Veteran Walks For Kids Charity
It's John Hillman's 4th year fundraising, and his movement is only growing!
Island Musician Gets Award For Healing Music
Far from Logan Staats' first accolade, it won't be his last
Dedicated Doctor Honored by First Nation for Service to Remote Community
He might not be Island Health's favourite doctor, but his patients have his back
The Inspiring Story of Port Alberni's First Black Family and Teacher
Winston Joseph became known as Mr. Positive Port Alberni and embodied a "love one another" philosophy.
Rock and Roll Legend, Has Spun His Last Tune
From Vancouver's first rock 'n' roll show to spinning music for 6 hours a day, the Comox-born icon's career made history
Showing Off An Island Legend
Discover the legacy of George Clutesi, a renowned artist and educator who made a huge impact on Vancouver Island
The Grassroots Island Group That Got Us Free Birth Control
Turns out Kitchen table rants can change the world
Celebrate Port Alberni's Most Recent Olympians
These Olympians have a lot of local supporters, too
Forget Fines – Nanaimo Downtown Business Owners Have A Different Approach
Compassionate business owner and Nanaimo's community safety officer program are making a small but important difference to marginalized lives
Comox Snowboarder Wins Gold At World Cup
Darcy Sharpe is back, and he's still got one heck of an edge
Ucluelet Grad Leads the Charge Toward Cancer Cure
Island boy has grown up to be one of the world's most renowned cancer researchers
Community Shows That Standing Up For One Another Works
Refugee holds down four jobs with non-profit social agencies in Courtenay
Meet The Mariner Who Moves Solintula's Most Precious Cargo
Tribe's been ferrying the kids of Alert Bay for 20 years.
Island Medic Dies in Ukraine Protecting Fellow Soldier
"He lived and breathed doing what was right and helping others”
Watch VIDEO: Heroes Rescue Whale Near Port Hardy
Someone's prawn traps caught something a whole lot bigger
Looking To Give Back This Year?
Become a local hero
Community Christmas Tree Bonfire is Back!
The post-holiday party/garbage dump you've been waiting for!
Student "Shadow" Council
Port Alberni City Council getting overseen by… high schoolers?
Local Heroes: Woss Volunteer Fire Department
They had a fiery weekend learning to save you from a car crash
Comox's Medal-Worthy Citizen!
This school teacher will be accepting one of BC's most prestigious awards
Garbage Spill From A Year Ago Still Washing Up On Our Shores
Urinal mats and unicorns are still washing up on our beaches
Are You Giving Back This Christmas?
Earl Naswell Community Christmas Dinner needs you and your potato peeler
Hard Work From Unlikely Crew Helps Salmon To Thrive
Teamwork makes this salmon dream work
Winter's Here, and it's Time to Bundle Up
But not everyone can
Santa's Helpers Are Making Their Rounds
Student athletes are heading out in the cold so you don't have to
The 12-year-old VanIsle Strong Woman
She's the youngest competitor in Canada, and she's breaking records
A Little Light at Dark Time for the Homeless
Ecole Puntledge Park teacher Chantal Stefan combines a love of education and a sense of community service in the EDAS Project
Junior Streamkeepers Are The City's New Superheroes
Kids are helping protect our city from flooding.
These Local Heroes Get Nice New Digs
The new ASAR training facility will help the team beef up their skills
Walk With Me Returns to Spirit Square
Get the story first-hand from folks on the front line of the toxic drug crisis
Are Your Ancestors Heroes?
Past veterans continue to impact the present through these kids
Communities Rally to Raise Money for Police Dog Heaven
What started out as a friendly RCMP rivalry became a multi-city competition.
The Unpopular Woman.
Alice Ravenhill – the complicated history of one of the Islands first advocates.
Campbell River Comes Through
Good news for this fisher and his trusty boat
Cumberland Cyclist Goes the Extra Mile for Her Late Father
She knows he'll be watching from one of his favourite places on VanIsle
Cumberland Paramedic Goes Above and Beyond
The doctor shortage is hitting a lot of people but seniors often get forgotten in the discussion
Black Creek Runner Breaks Canadian Record…Again!
Cam Levins beat the odds and made a historic comeback
Qualicum Kids Are The Next Greta Thunbergs
Local students school grownups on climate action
Comox Hero Laughs Her Way to Victory
Spreading laughter around Comox is what it's all about!
Spotlight: Tribal Parks Guardians
Go for a hike and come back transformed
Turning Wounds Into Wisdom
“I was very emotional when I realized what it was for…it really moved my spirit to be recognized"
Bambi Brought to Life in Roadside Miracle
"A lot of stars had to align for this one," Sgt Bates said
Local Coast Guard Heroes Become TV Stars
“Ocean Warriors is a series about hope and heroism, tragedy and heartbreak.”
Port Hardy Fire Gear Destined for Ukraine
Fire and rescue groups on VanIsle are banding together to help folks in Ukraine
Who is the Ferry Godmother of the Island Aurora?
It's a hard job, but someone has to do it
The Heaviest Deadlift Ever
He's so strong he breaks records by accident
Sport Fishing Turns Dangerous in Stormy Seas
Always check conditions before you head out
Raise Some Brewskies to Help Fight the Ruskies
Condemn Putin as a Dick by raising a glass
Do Great Things and Carry an Awesome Stick
Judith Sayers was given a gift to honour her leadership at VIU
Citizen Ruth—Remembering a Legend
She crossed swords with powerful people often, but at her core Ruth Masters was a humanitarian with a big heart
Canadians Lead Top Teams in Sweet Sixteen
If they win their next three games, the two Canadian guards will meet for the championship on April 3rd.
Can Canadians Lead Top Teams to Title?
The future of Canadian basketball will be on display with 32 homegrown players on the 68 teams vying for the title
Golden Moment for Campbell River Snowboarder
No one else could keep up with him
Tyler Turner Ready to Crush at the Paralympics
New legs, new life, new champion?
Feds Keep Hope Alive for Vets Who Need Help
They fought for our country, we should fight for them
Running 600 km for Wounded Warriors
Sometimes the heroes in our lives need a hero themselves
From Blown Knee to Silver Medal
Watch Sharpe's silver medal run
Comox Siblings Ready to Crush in Beijing
Th duo that got their start on Mt. Washington are hoping for medals
What We Love: Truckers That Keep On Delivering
The real heroes don’t hold their friends, neighbours and health care workers hostage. They deliver the goods
West Coast Boating Can Be a Dangerous Game
A water taxi carrying six people crashed into rocks near Tofino seriously injuring four people
VanIsle's Top Survivalist
Former city girl said so long to the American dream life to live off the land
Five Rescued from Snowy Danger in Strathcona Park
Comox Valley SAR team trudged through blizzards and an avalanche warning to save five people and two dogs in one day
Bear-Savvy Folks Save Cub in Gold River
The bear is safe at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
Comox Valley Senior Crushes the Competition in California
Smith didn't start training until she was in her late 50s
Arrowsmith Search & Rescue Save the Day Again
When the going gets tough, the tough put on their hip waders
Didn't You Want To Be a National Geographic Explorer When You Were Growing Up?
Watt hopes his new "before and after "photo series will put heat on the BC government to protect ancient forests
Comox Woman Pokes Holes in the Patriarchy
Dana Collins has been named to the Women's Executive Network's Top 100 List of the most powerful women in Canada
Comox Teen Wins Two Mountain Biking Gold Medals
After riding to a gold in two national championships, Lan went to Europe to race against the world's best
This is the Second Time Kenny Brown has Saved Strangers from Drowning
He used his water taxi to pull folks out of the water, including a young boy
Beloved Mother Whale Sets Off for Hawaii
A huge group of local boaters saved Pinky from a trap that would have put her life in danger
Two People Saved from Flaming Boat
Spoiler alert: the boat sank
Thunder in the Valley Raises Big Bucks
Port Alberni car lovers raised nearly $16,000 for two good causes
One Month To Go Until a Vancouver Island Man's Burpee Blitz
Former junior hockey player will attempt to break Guinness World Record for most burpees in an hour
Tour de Rock Kicks Off on NorthIsle
The 24th annual ride raises money for kids with cancer
Off-Duty Cop Saves Baby's Life on the Island Highway
She dropped everything to help these frightened parents
Help Arrowsmith Search and Rescue Match Big Donation
An anonymous donor is matching all money raised up to $20,000 this month
Close Call on the Colonel
Two injured climbers rescued after a fall on one VanIsle's biggest mountains
Canada Has Bailed on Afghanistan, But People on VanIsle Haven't
But a Comox Valley Photographer and a Syrian Refugee Are Doing What They Can
How Buying a Local Forest Is Like Taking 300 Cars off the Road
The Cumberland Community Forest Society wins a carbon capture award from the Comox Valley Regional District
Man Jumps into Pool of Shit to Save a Drowning Deer
Quick action by Comox Valley residents saves a fawn deep in the do-do
Talk About a Long Commute
Firefighters from Woss, Port Hardy, and Port McNeill help our neighbours on the mainland
How Devoted Volunteers and a Weird Jawless Fish Helped Save One of the Most Important Wild Salmon Streams on VanIsle
A tiny Comox Valley stream could hold the key to salmon survival on Vancouver Island's east coast
You Can Take a Refugee From Her Country, But Not Her Delicious Food
Food truck serves up a taste of the country the owner was forced to flee 30 years ago
Drag's Not Allowed, But Cruising is OK
Thunder in the Valley drag race will look a bit difference this year. Cars will cruise through town for charity rather than race
Amazing 1,300-Year-Old Technology Found Hidden in Comox Harbour
Reviving the ancient technology could help save an iconic species
This Dude Seriously Deadlifted a Car – and Almost Won a National Title
Think you're strong? Compete against this guy
Campbell River Rower Helps Bring Home Olympic Gold
Avalon Wasteneys helps Canadians clinch gold by less than one second
Locals Rally to Feed Baby Eagles
The big babies flew the coop in the heatwave
One Down, One to Go – Campbell River Olympians Pursuing Podium in Tokyo
Triathlete Matthew Sharpe disappointed by finish but rower Avalon Wasteneys keeps dream alive
Pretty Plant is Killing Native Species
This purple plant is pretty, but it's actually kind of terrible
Random Flyer to Teens Led to Village's Action on Climate
Inspired by Council of Canadians pamphlet Cumberland youths decide to do something about climate change
Friends, Family Hope to Solve 24-Year Old Mystery
A Port McNeill man with a drone is giving them new hope
Orcas Appear During Residential School Memorial
As drummers led a song honouring the 215 graves four orcas suddenly appeared
Black Creek Marathoner Headed to the Olympics
It took Cam Levins three tries to qualify
Want to Find an NHL Goalie? Check Out Vancouver Island
On a per-capita basis, the mid-Island produces the second most goalies in the world
Fires Just Keep Popping Up in Port Alberni
Port Alberni Fire Department can't get a break
Shallow River Dive Leaves Young Courtenay Man Paralyzed
Family of victim thanks friends for saving his life
Courtenay Woman Melts Her Shoes Fighting Grass Fires
Courtenay firefighters put out the blazes before they could reach houses about 50 feet away
Who Saved the Tsolum River?
Cleaning up the toxic legacy of the short-lived Mount Washington copper mine is a testament to what dogged community effort can achieve
Who Was Haig-Brown?
Roderick Haig-Brown was ahead of his time, he may also be one of Campbell River’s most under-appreciated citizens
Vanier Grads Clean Up on Scholarships
Scholarships for engineering, overcoming adversity, strength of character and community service awarded
Used Gear Still Gets the Job Done
Port Hardy's used gear will help fight fires overseas
Winery Backs Tiny Solution to a Big Problem
New tiny home will help shelter some of the Comox Valley’s most vulnerable citizens
Do You Have the Grit of this 77 Year Old Marathon Runner?
COVID put a wrench in his running plans, so Richardson rallied Sointula folks together for a good cause
Girl's Winning Words Net Cash for Local Housing Charity
This nine-year-old's powerful writing won a $10,000 grant for the North Island's Habitat for Humanity
Mother Daughter Duo Protects Nature for their Kids
Will the nature they love still be around when they grow up?
Goodwin and Kurikka and Their Legacy of Social Activism
How two characters from Vancouver Island's gritty past made a lasting impact on Canada
Logger Saves Dog—and Himself—from a Cougar
William John has a new nickname, and it's Cougar Willy.
Happy Hikers
A century of trailblazing gets award
Campbell River's Comeback Kid – Snowboarder Wins Gold
Campbell River athlete's amazing recovery from life-changing accident
Class Act With Some Bad Actors – The Strathcona Story
Citizen watchdogs defend BC's oldest provincial park
Island Residential School Survivors Not Waiting For Government
While Ottawa and Victoria twiddle their thumbs, Island Residential School survivors are taking matters into their own hands
Countering Nimbyism – Cahiri Secondary Students Welcome Homeless Project to Their Neighbourhood
“For these kids to do that it made me feel wonderful, really really welcoming”
The Loneliest Doctor on Vancouver Island
Dr. Armogam has been a doctor in Port McNeill for 15 years, but now he is the only one