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Students Planting Seeds for the Future

Greenways' Junior Streamkeepers Seed Starting Program is bringing kids back to nature!

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

The former deputy health minister is known for blunt talk

Community Shows That Standing Up For One Another Works

Ministry said community pressure helped stop deportation

Meet Advisors Tasked with Helping the Premier Solve Our Thorniest Problems: Doug White

Eby names former chair of the First Nations Justice Council to advisory role

Campbell River Council Goes Old-School, Evades New Provincial Drug Policy

Province implementing drastic changes, but Council refuses to change "status quo"

Where is Falcon's piggy bank?

Show Me the Money? No Falcon Way!

BC Liberal leader’s creative accounting continues as $125K of expenses evaporate

BC’s New $50 Million Fund May Help Logging Companies, But What About Our Forests?

The program will increase the use of low-value fibre, but does it keep unsustainable practices going?

Flawed DFO Sea Lice Report Reveals A Pro-Industry Bias, Yet Again

Suppressed DFO report released just ahead of Minister's major fish fam decision

A Ship Carrying Comedians Sank. Believe it or Not, Funny Business Ensued

Vaudeville costumes washed up on shore, and local workers partied the night away

Animal Rescue Seeing an Influx of Feathered Patients

There are easy ways you can help keep birds' valley visits as painless as possible

Royal BC Museum’s Future in Question

Near billion dollar rehab kyboshed, but the building is falling apart

Bank Closes ATM. But are the (Unspoken) ‘Culprits’ Really to Blame?

We all want a safe experience when we go to the bank. But it seems this isn’t what’s happening at the Royal Bank in Campbell River.

Port Alberni shelter to receive new management

In the battle between BC Housing and PASS, are residents left in the cold?

Port Hardy Doctor Offers to Pay for Help Out of His Own Pocket

If nothing changes, he'll be the only ER physician in town.

Essential Medical Transport for Seniors Gets Axed

For now, seniors will have to find a new way to their medical appointments

Colourful sea creatures in a tide pool near San Josef Bay.

What We Love: Colourful Sea Creatures

This month's low tides are revealing all sorts of life

Watch VIDEO: Heroes Rescue Whale Near Port Hardy

DFO staff shown untangling the stressed-out whale

The Pro-Virus Nurses Sued Us…and LOST!

They underestimated us

A dock stretches out into the water in misty Zeballos.

What We Love: Misty Zeballos

It's just so peaceful

Shawnigan Woman Pleads To Care For Her Orphaned Niece

What is an "orphan"?

Did You Know You’re Hurting Orcas Every Time You Flush?

This problem has a pretty obvious solution, but will we take it?

This Sunken Ship Could Make You Rich

Time to whip out the old family photo albums

The Ultimate Buy Local Guide

Making supporting your community, planet, and tastebuds easy

Looking To Give Back This Year?

Add some action and awesome people to your 2023

The New Pine Beetle?

The government is taking action to top this little guy from taking out trees across the island

Do You Know How to Improve Your Community’s Health?

You could get up to $50,000 to carry out a plan

Bringing Life Through Food in Hospice

From flowers to birds and whales, chefs are adding something special to every plate.

Drug Poisoning Overdose Warning

With drug decriminalization coming into play, more safety measures are needed

Local Dad Calls For Safer Roads

“There’s kids, there’s two schools, and it’s just a matter of time before someone’s going to get hit, and it’s going to be a much different outcome.”

Victor’s Secret Supermodels Strut Their Stuff

Who doesn't like lingerie and a laugh?

Islandlink Saves The Day With New Tofino Bus

The bus will run three times per week in the winter months and then daily come summer

Local Man Gives Healthcare Workers A Shout Out!

A local man reminds us that our medical system may be struggling, but the people holding it together are rocking it.

The Barkley Sound Bacteria That Cures COVID

Bacteria sourced from Barkley Sound is a top contender for a new COVID cure

People Power Fuel’s Long COVID Study

People living with debilitating symptoms for months after infection

What Happens When an Entire Health Region Becomes “Invisible” to Government?

A 2011 consultant report recommended one well-staffed and resourced acute care hospital to serve the entire region

Two pouches rescued from a remote island.

Abandoned Pups Rescued From Remote Island

A whole team effort went into saving "Bear" and "Tiger"

A bunch of kids smile in a swimming pool.

Will Tofino Get A New Rec Centre?

The district may raise property taxes for the community, calling it a "social investment"

No Longer Peacekeepers, Now a Global Security Risk?

Canada gets "honourable" mention in The Top Risks of 2023 report

A young skier smiles for the camera on a snowy mountain. One side of her goggles is covered in snow.

Water Crisis Averted—For Now

A dry summer and fall has revealed a big weakness in Mt Washington's water system

The Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department poses in front of one of their fire trucks.

Community Christmas Tree Bonfire is Back!

Volunteer fire department to give the holiday season a safe send-off

A tour bus parked against a sunset.

Bus Shutdown Leaves Locals Stranded

Having privately funded public services is hitting remote areas hard

High tension power lines run between towers in front of a mountain landscape.

BC Hydro Taking Precautions in the Wake of US Attacks

Learning from our southern neighbours could help keep the lights on this winter

Two people smile in front of a sold sign. One is holding a set of house keys.

Some Good News for New Year Homebuyers

But there are still better options we're not using

The Blue-grey Taildropper (Prophysaon coeruleum)

Incredible Endangered Critters We’re Forgetting About

The slimy little crawlers that made your day when you were a kid need your attention again

Three older gentleman have a chat outside.

Come Meet Your New Neighbours

This year's collaborative event aims to create a sense of home in the Valley for everyone

The year 2023 in gold balloons with lights and sparkles.

Have A Safe And Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas and happy holidays

The Roberts family dressed to the nines on Family Feud.

Campbell River Family Feuds

The holidays are all about coming together, and a bit of Family Feuding can be the best part

A humpback breaches.

Humpbacks are on a Comeback

But more traffic means more accidents

Students in a classroom hold their hands up to answer a question.

Student “Shadow” Council

Port Alberni teenagers can't stop, won't stop

A man stands holding a hunting rifle in a green field with his son who is looking through binoculars.

Does Bill C-21 Amendment Target The Wrong People?

Some of these guns have been used for generations

On the left, an Open Ocean Robotics boat skims the water's surface. On the right, a picture of William and Kate.

The Royals Get a Demo of Cutting-Edge VanIsle Tech

Kate and William cast off on virtual tour

A small fishing boat is moored at a decaying dock next to a crumbling building on stilts.

DFO’s License Buy-Back Could Be a Boondoggle

The reverse auction system could be a race to the bottom

A construction worker moves materials around a build site in the snow.

How You Can Turn Christmas Gifts Into A Home

"Within a year, I went from having no hope of ever owning a home to moving into my own home. That was the biggest gift I've ever been given."

A pooch wearing a Santa hat sits dutifully in front of a Christmas tree.

Tofino Pups Getting a Christmas Miracle

Tug of war over where they'll be is still ongoing

Morgan Jackson smiles in her Team Canada jersey.

She Shoots, She Scores—Big Time

And she won't stop there

A baby bear inspects a garbage dumpster.

Bears Out On The Town

Changes need to be made to keep both our wildlife and residents safe

One of the original designs for the turtle pod.

Funding Needed for Tiny Homes on Wheels

"I think of it as supporting urban nomadism. It’s an insulated space that can keep people warm and safe in the winter, easily moveable"

A closeup of two military officials hands sitting across from each other at a desk; one of them has a stethoscope around his neck.

Military Physician Assistants Could Help Close Healthcare Gaps

“I can’t put into words how frustrating it is that we are still unable to work”

Pharmacist Riz Gumpac smiles in his pharmacy.

Ucluelet Pharmacist Gets Some Community Love

A true small town healthcare success story

Volunteer firefighters learn how to extract someone from a damaged car.

Local Heroes: Woss Volunteer Fire Department

If anyone deserves a shout out, it's them

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