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Orcas May Hate The Rich Too

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

Battle of the Paddle: Islanders Divided Over Pickleball

No sport generates more adoration or drama in BC than Pickleball

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

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

Giving Back Made Easy: New Guide on Supporting the Homeless

Document outlines heartfelt efforts to support neighbors in need

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

Watch his triumphant arrival at Pipers Lagoon

Will You Be At Ukee Days This Weekend?

72 hours of community and culture for everyone

What We Love: Close-Ups Of Curious Bears

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

VIDEO: Unraveling Van Isle’s Ancient Secrets

Archeologist merges science with traditional knowledge to explore history

Doctor in a white coat with their arms crossed holding a red stethoscope

Two Temporary Doctors, New Clinic Coming to Port McNeill

Temporary doctors are better than no doctors

A picture of the front of Q'waxsem Place just after construction is finished.

Countering Nimbyism – Cahiri Secondary Students Welcome Homeless Project to Their Neighbourhood

Local teens take matters into their own hands

A view of a Vaux's Swift's belly as it flies from left to right of the picture. It is day time and there are no clouds.

Avoiding Phoenix Rising in Courtenay?

The birds are beautiful but also a bit scary

A huge crowd in front of an outdoor stage with green hills in the background.

Sunfest Country and Laketown Shakedown Cancelled Again This Year

It's the safest thing to do, but it's also a total bummer

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Zeballos Asks People Not to Visit Unless it is Essential

It's far from a hospital if people get sick

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City Councillors Talk Old-Growth Clear Cuts

The latest voice in a growing chorus calling for the protection of remaining ancient forests

A young man with a tattoo on his shoulder gets a vaccine from an older nurse.

Quadra Gets the Jab

Quadra Island is one of the last community-wide vaccination clinics in BC

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Ucluelet Goes Green

Former logging town takes action to reduce footprint

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Cheslakees Elementary is Helping Little Kids Get Outside This Spring

There's no event this year, but kids can still learn

Black bear on rocks

Protect Bears – Sooke Wildlife Group Opens a Chapter in Campbell River

Prepare for bears!

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COVID-19 Numbers are Coming Down, but Vancouver Island Doctors and Nurses Still Need Our Help

Thankfully COVID-19 is slowing down on the Island

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Tofino Here We Come? New COVID Travel Restrictions Are Tough But Welcome

Put those vacation plans on pause

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The Loneliest Doctor on Vancouver Island

For Dr. Armogam, Port McNeill is home

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Port Hardy Fire Rescue Lights Old Baptist Church on Fire

Practice makes perfect

Sea lion on a gravel road

Sea Lion Checks Out the Scene on a Holberg Logging Road

Big fella was kilometres from the water

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Show Us the Money

The budget better have some bucks for Vancouver Island

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BC’s Most Remote Pub – Scarlet Ibis Still Flying After 45 Years

Good friends, good food, and a great view

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