What We Love: Gabby Paterson – North Island Strong…and Fast!
Quatsino girl brought home a whole lotta gold!
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VIDEO: Artist Revives the Lost Art of Swirling Steel
Knifemaking blends love for metallurgy, blacksmithing, woodworking, and science into functional works of art
Get Your Creative Juices Flowing at the Alberni Valley MakerSpace
Calling all makers, designers, and content creators! The Alberni Valley MakerSpace is your new playground.
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
Batter Up, Canada! Baseball Stars from the Great White North
Canada's Big League roster is growing
Racers Set, Ready, Go, On Ultimate Watercraft Challenge
Nearly half who start don't finish the Race To Alaska
Comox-Born Goalie Stars, Two Wins Away From the Stanley Cup!
Get ready for an intense showdown tonight!
From Local Roots to Global Recognition: Comox Valley's Mountain Biking Stars Shine Bright
Bulld trails and they will ride
See Some Monsters This May Long
They're back in action, and you're gonna hear them roar
It Will Be Great Even Without The Maple Syrup
The Waffle Ride will generate millions of dollars in economic impact
What We Love: Herons in Flight
Herons are so incredibly graceful
Island Filmed Epic Up For 7 Emmy's
"Island of the Sea Wolves" ties with the Drew Barrymore Show for most Emmy nominations
What We Love: When the Water is Like Glass
Can't you just picture yourself on the water?
Make Pottery, Make Money, Make Communities Stronger
VanIsle is home to over 35,000 artists and a $900 million cultural tourism industry
Island Musician Gets Award For Healing Music
Far from Logan Staats' first accolade, it won't be his last
Meet Terry Lewis, the Man Behind Vancouver Island's Epic 800 Km Trail
Volunteers have been working on the trail for more than 15 years
What We Love: Happy Snacking Otters
Adorable otter takes a peek at the camera between bites of his tasty snack
Rising to Reclaim an Indigenous Sport
Duke Kahanamoku was a native Hawaiian surfing legend
Exploring VanIsle Like Never Before
Explore the cultures and lands of the Island's First Peoples
Vancouver Island Needs to Gear Up for Outdoor Gear Boom
Did you know VanIsle has more than 50 outdoor gear design and manufacturing companies?
Photos: Mt. Washington is a Powder Wonderland
Sixty-seven cm snow in two days made the resort magical for skiers and photographers
What We Love: Colourful Sea Creatures
It's a whole feast of colour!
From BC to Hawaii With A Broken Back
A mother's love crosses oceans
A Little Salmon Stream Worth Fighting For
Morrison Creek's steady supply of cold, clear spring water makes for great fish and wildlife habitat
Get in Your Coastal Flow
Building creative community in the Valley
Sail Away This Winter!
By-donation ferry trips can take you places you've always wanted to go
Not Another Larry
We all know one, but you've never seen him like this
UROC Rocks Another Agreement
Making the best of a tough situation
Birder is the Word
Add it to your tourism dictionary
There's a New Trail at Your Favourite Hiking Spot!
This beautiful new route will help keep folks off the roads
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Tofino's hotly contested leash laws are getting a second look
Virgin Falls is Open!
That wild washout from last November has finally been cleared away
Protection for Whales is Evaporating
Fin whales have lost their threatened status, but the threats they're facing may only be growing
Time for Everyone to Eat, Drink and Be Merry
Dance the night away and help put food on Valley tables
VanIsle's Secret Underground Worlds
Over the centuries, water has carved pockets, streams, and entire caves under the forest
The Last Lunar Eclipse is Tonight!
But will we be able to see it?
The Marine Detective
Her stunning photos are now on display in Sidney
Three Dollar Spa?!!
A small donation goes a long way both for you and Indigenous land management
Comox Valley Man Faces Down Bear… Naked?
Turns out a Florida Man moment can happen anywhere
Are You Ready To Boogie?
Just try to sit still when Oktiv6 and the Jays take the stage
UK Wildlife Filmmakers Give Vancouver Island the Royal Treatment
But do the animals really need names?
Surf's Up For These Sisters
They're here to teach you how to rip
Calling All Hitchcock Fans!
Support residential school survivors through the magic of live theatre
Is the Best Getaway Right Here at Home?
KingFisher Oceanside Resort and Spa wins yet another Award
Follow Your Nose—It Works for Salmon!
How do they find their home stream after years in the open ocean?
What's Up Pussy Cat?
600 to 800 cougars prowl the forests and neighbourhoods of Vancouver Island
Risking It All for the Perfect Facebook Photo
Don't make SAR come get you
Swing Batta Batta, It's Time for Gold River Days!
Will Titan Uranus take the tournament this year?
Port Alberni Residents Band Together to Protect Beloved Beaver Ponds
This community group is persistent, like the beavers they aim to protect
A Dazzling Encounter With a Gentle Giant Can Ruin Your Day—And Theirs
Unless you're ready to get tipped, stay away
WATCH! Horny Whale Gives Family A Whole Lot Of Extra Love
That's one way to rock the boat…
It Might Not Be Thunder, But It's Still Cool AF
We’ve got your ultimate summer throwback
Yee Haw, We Got Crawdaddies!
Nighttime is the right time to hunt these critters
Anyone Up for a Treasure Hunt?
If you can find this phone, you’ll get some cash and a free place to crash in Europe!
Powerhouse Indigenous Hip Hop in Spirit Square
Only the weather will be hotter than the music
What We Love: Northern Resident Orcas Rubbing on the Beach
Who doesn't love a good back rub?
What We Love: Chasing Chrome
Patience is the name of the game
Breathtaking Artwork is Washed Away by the Tide
"It's a good life lesson, nothing is permanent."
A 7-Year-Old Beat You to the Summit
She'd outgrown all our BC hikes, so she headed to Africa
Our Orcas: Thriving or Surviving?
New babies are a sign of hope, but they need salmon fast
What Can You Eat in the Forest?
This VanIsle Witch can teach you how to use the forest for food
Babies Left on Doorstep Leave SPCA Overrun With Cats
There's only so much space for all these kittens
Comox Cougar Breaks Hearts by Chowing Down on Endangered Marmots
Life at the bottom of the food chain is no picnic
Fernie Gravel Grind Bikes the Road to Tahsis
Get into this gorgeous gravel ride from Gold River
Quadra Rocks
Peak-bagger and guidebook author Philip Stone has put his heart—and muscle—into making Quadra Island a rock climbing destination
Finding the Yee to his Haw
Local farmer will do anything for love
The Tom Brady of Campbell River
His big break was beating Nanaimo in the Vancouver Island Midget Titles
Fun at Filberg This Summer
The festival is back and it's going to be amazing
Puppies, Rainbows, and Pride!
It's Pride month and it's time to celebrate!
Bambi Brought to Life in Roadside Miracle
"A lot of stars had to align for this one," Sgt Bates said
Eagle Attacks Fangirl After One Too Many Photos
"It was probably tired of me taking its picture"
Man Needs New Briefs After Aggressive Bear Encounter, Two Bears End Up Dead
Seriously, keep your garbage inside
What We Love: Crystal Clear Summer Swimming
An all-natural spa to refresh and rejuvenate!
Dog Lovers Making Way for Migratory Birds
This stretch of beach is for the birds—literally
Raise Your Spirits in Spirit Square
Forget about the weather and go to Spirit Square. You'll be happy you did
It's Quirky, It's Cumberland, and It's Back On
Legendary Empire Days are back in Cumberland this May long weekend
Are Bears a Threat to Humans, or Is It the Other Way Around?
Here are some tips and tricks for a peaceful summer season, for both parties!
What Should You Do If You See a Bear?
Here are some tips on how to keep your family safe in bear country
New Baby is a Sign of Hope
It's the first new baby in Southern Resident Pod in eleven years
Scarlet Ibis is a Home for Locals and Travellers Alike
Come to the pub for a NorthIsle exclusive brew
What's In A Name? Nanaimo
The dessert that made a city
Dasilva's Tech Fortune to Help French Creek Eagles
BC-born tech entrepreneur comes home to make biggest ever donation to the BC Parks Foundation
Comox Valley Farmer's Market Celebrates a Milestone Year
Pull up a hay bale and get ready to chow down
Look, Easter Orcas!
Lucky onlookers got up close and personal as Transient Killer Whales swam through the Comox marina
Get Ready to Rock!
BYOLC—bring your own lawn chair
Are You Ready for an Unforgettable Night?
Another incredible artist visits the Island, but only for one night
Albatross Have Called VanIsle Home for Thousands of Years
The short-tailed albatross is considered "medium" at 7.5 feet across
Young Humpback Tells Orcas to Back Off
Humpbacks and orcas are enemies in the sea
Rrrrrr Matey, There Be Pirates
Rockhounds took turns guessing what this could be
Build It … And They Will Come
There are some growing pains, but the trails are still awesome
A Legend is Coming Back to MusicFest
Taj Mahal is the best of the best
Whale Watchers Marvel at Record Number of Bigg's Killer Whales
Astounding number of killer whales spotted in Salish Sea
Hit TV Shows Jump the Shark
The mojo's gone when mid-show you wonder whether you have clipped your toenails recently
Canadian Women Ballers Lead Teams to Elite 8
Canadian men's hoop stars couldn't help their teams hoist the championship trophy, the odds are that a Canadian woman will.
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.
Music Festivals are Back!
Get ready for music in the sun
How Did 15 Ghost Ships End Up In Royston?
One wrecks was known as the "ship of romance and death," because sailors believed it was cursed by an old woman stowaway who was forced to walk the plank.
Island Folk Singer is Up For Big Award
Her songs are infused with a haunting, slightly hypnotic sound
Look Around Rockhound
VanIsle is a gemstone hotspot thanks to complex geology, glaciation, and miles of accessible shoreline
Go Climb a Rock
The founder of the Alpine Club of Canada led the first successful climb of Elkhorn Mountain in 1911
Gallery Transformed Into Indoor Forest
The artist hopes to create a feeling of "immersive entanglement"
Victoria Will Be Only an Hour Flight Away
You'll be able to get from SouthIsle to Tofino in under an hour
Comeback Kid – An Ode to Fairy Creek
Local musician Luke Wallace just dropped his new music video for Comeback, but this time, with an ode to land defenders
The Top 5 Most Terrifying Winter Olympic Sports
Are you brave enough to try these in spandex?
When Does a Walk Become a Hike?
It depends on how much you sweat
James Bond Could Be Lurking
Pac Man – check. Psychic den – check. Disco – check
What We Love: Port Hardy and the North
You may even see a rare Northern Vancouver Island grizzly bear.
What We Love: Little Huson Caves
Light enters Little Huson Caves Park, known for limestone and rock arch formations
Aliens Showing Up on VanIsle
Imagine Mork and Mindy crossed with the X-Files and a bit of Northern Exposure
Soaring Above Mystery Mountain
Adventurer explains how he went from being a social media-hating guy to a photographer with more than 400,000 followers
Tour of the Taps Part 2 – Campbell River and North Island
Go north – the craft beer revolution continues
Tour of the Taps Part 3 – The West Isle
The best places to quench your thirst on the West Isle
Tour of the Taps – Comox Valley
The Valley offers something for every taste
So Many Whales!
But Resident Orca numbers are down
What We Love: EagleIsle
What's the most eagles you've ever seen in one tree?
22 Things to Make Your Life a Little Better Without Really Trying
Small things can brighten your day
Which Yellowstone Character is Your Town?
Only hot people live in Cumberland
Don't Look Up, It's All Around Us, Say Scientists
The critics are lukewarm, but scientists love it
What the Crystal Ball Tells Us
And the crystal ball says …
WATCH: The Banana Man Drags a Drone to the Top of Mount Gibson
Get there quick as it might be logged soon
WATCH: Beautiful Sunset and Waves Off Ucluelet
Take 3 minutes to chill out
Alberni Valley Bulldogs Send the Fur Flying
Stuffies from the Teddy Bear Toss will be donated to kids in need in the Alberni Valley.
Surfing the East Side
It's not for everyone, but some dedicated surfers line up to carve waves on the east side
Snow Is Falling, Slopes Are Calling
Sharpen your edges, and start limbering up, this could be a ski season to remember
Living The Winter Dream, Without the Corporate Logos
For more than 30 years, the non-profit run Mount Cain has been delivering big time ski memories
This Cumberland Body Builder is Buffer Than You
Her big win means she's a pro now
Mr. Chims at the Chims
A black bear tried to make a 2 am visit to the Chims Guest House
WATCH: A Moment of Zen at Virgin Falls
Drone footage of Virgin Falls is as close as you'll get right now
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
Surfing Cedar
When entrepreneur moved to Campbell River, he fell in love with cedar
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
Campfires Are Back on NorthIsle
Now we can warm up on those chilly nights
Campfires Are Back in the Comox Valley
Now we can warm up on those chilly nights
Who says white men can’t rap?
Buckle up and go on a musical island tour with Oktiv6
Close Call on the Colonel
Two injured climbers rescued after a fall on one VanIsle's biggest mountains
Island Locations Featured in Apple+ TV Series
Campbell River locals look forward to watching nearby landmarks on screen again when season two of See airs in a couple of weeks
Campbell River Rower Helps Bring Home Olympic Gold
Avalon Wasteneys helps Canadians clinch gold by less than one second
Beat the Heat this Weekend in Comox
Hot enough for ya?
You Probably Don't Know What Drowning Looks Like
Sometimes kids drown with adults nearby because adults don't know the kid is struggling to survive
Let Me Guess – Men Made This Bikini Rule
International sport governing body makes fool of itself over bikini bottom blunder
Carving Cedar is a Privilege
K'omoks artist Randy Frank learned to carve from some of the best
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
Local Caesar Competes to Be Best in the Country
Mott's Clamato is giving away $25,000 to the country's best caesar, and we're pretty sure it's this one
Need a Sugar Fix – Visit the Flourchild
Local vegan baker captures Comox Valley's sweet tooth
Vancouver Island MusicFest Goes Virtual
The festival will be largely Island-focused with a combination of emerging artists and local music veterans
Big Winners in the Ducky 500
The Rotary Club of Comox raised $35,830 by selling virtual duckies
New Pacific Rim Trail Opens to the Public
The new 25 km trail is still under construction, but folks can use it as long as they're careful
$500,000 in COVID Funding for Pachena Bay Campground Upgrades
"Pachena Bay Campground is our hidden jewel, it’s something that all people on Vancouver Island and the Mainland love coming to"
Island in Salish Sea Saved
An endangered Douglas fir ecosystem on the dry side of Vancouver Island gets preserved
WATCH: Vancouver Island’s Spectacular Elk Falls
Enjoy suspension bridges and waterfalls just 2 kms from Campbell River
It's a Scorcher
Hit the water – it's gonna be hot
Super Rare Whale Spotted Off Northern Vancouver Island
Massive North Pacific Right Whale is only the fourth of its kind seen in the last 70 years
High Class Home Brew at North Island College
Maybe more of us would have gone to college if we could have studied beer
A Taste of South East Asia at the Farmer's Market
You definitely want to try Pun Villawood Crowe's Pad Thai
BC Lifts Travel Restrictions as COVID Cases Drop
People were so excited to travel they crashed the BC Ferries website
Covid Cabin Fever? – Elky Takes a Swim
Many people are waiting for provincial travel restrictions within regions to end, apparently, some wildlife aren't waiting
There's More to this Town than Timber
Getting your feast on in Port Alberni
Lucky Fisherman is Glad He Tastes Bad…to Whales
An east coast lobster fisherman is lucky humpback whales are picky eaters
WATCH: Hilarious Danish Ad Prods Us to Wear Helmets
Danish Road Safety Council Ad pokes fun at the logic some people use for not wearing a bicycle helmet
Vancouver Island – The Next Biosphere Destination?
Tourism Vancouver Island seeks UNESCO’s Biosphere Destination to jump start tourism
Less Sea Lice in the Okisollo—A Lot Less
Would you want a chicken-sized parasite chewing on your leg?
Seafood Splendor – Illness Spikes as Digging Rises
Inexperienced shellfish harvesters could be putting themselves at risk
Spend a Dollar, Get 10 back
Millions of dollars of new funding for parks is good news for hikers and nature lovers
Fascinating Fossil Found – Another Dinosaur Fossil Discovered in the Comox Valley
The exciting discovery adds to the Comox Valley’s reputation as a hotspot for paleontology
Sweet "Love Lock" Fence Turned Foul
Because nothing says "I love you" like piles of garbage
Snakes, Snakes Everywhere – Snake Spotting on the Island
The Island is a ophidiophobic's paradise – while there are snakes everywhere, if you're scared of snakes there is comfort in knowing none of them are…
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre Nurse Rare White Raven Back to Health
The rescued bird could be the oldest white raven
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
Not Quite the Jetsons, But School Transport is About to Take a Leap Forward
Electric buses will be picking up kids from northern Vancouver Island schools by the end of the school year
Breeding Oysters for a Changing Ocean
The future of the Island's growing oyster industry may depend on developing a hardier oyster
Tofino says Bon Voyage to Beach Fires
Tofino tackles excessive beach fire burning
Cheslakees Elementary is Helping Little Kids Get Outside This Spring
Port McNeil families can register for an "Explore the Outdoors" kit for kids between 4 and 5 years old