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Wildlife & Critters

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

Indian paintbrush grows in the alpine against a mountainous background.

What We Love: Wildflowers in the Alpine

Indian paintbrush grows in the alpine and some places along the west coast

Gone, But Never Forgotten

Gordon Lightfoot received the Order of Canada and was inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

Canadian Tire Caught Invading People’s Privacy

A manager's vendetta with thieves taken to dystopian levels?

You Think The Heat Dome Was Bad? Our Oceans Are Taking The Biggest Hit

Scientists are worried salmon will vanish from the south coast of BC

Northern Resident Baby Orca breaching out of water facing to camera

What We Love: Baby Orca Playing

Now that looks like fun!

Around the Island in 73 Days

After months of freedom, only a cheeseburger could break Rigby's resolve.

Make Pottery, Make Money, Make Communities Stronger

In 2019 Vancouver Island artists, arts groups and cultural tourism generated $675 million in GDP (gross domestic product)

Meet Ucluelet’s New Police Chief

Sgt Marc Jones thinks so.

Big Tobacco, Underage Vaping and Shady Suppliers

Despite regulations, youth are getting their vape products from illegal suppliers

Healthcare System Has North Islanders Rallying for Change

Frustrations with the rural healthcare system are peaking in Port McNeill.

Get It Fixed At The Cumberland Repair Cafe

Get an expert helping hand repairing your broken items this weekend!

What We Love: Our Ocean Creatures

Giant Pacific Octopus reaches towards the sun through stunning clear blue waves

Island Musician Gets Award For Healing Music

"Deadman" is a song about coming back to your roots

60-Year-Old Problem Being Fixed

Five years into the project and it's nearing completion

What We Love: Totem Pole about to Take Flight

This captivating photo helps Indigenous artwork come to life.

Cloudy Bamfield coast sunrise with islands on horizon

What We Love: Blue Sunsets

Dave Hutchison captured this peaceful image in Bamfield.

Vancouver Day Trips Are About To Get Easier

High-speed ferries going straight from Nanaimo to downtown

Meet Terry Lewis, the Man Behind Vancouver Island’s Epic 800 Km Trail

It's been a long and winding road to get the trail built

Are We On The Brink of Another Big One?

The last big one was in 1700 - so we're due

What We Love: Fishing Buddies Near Campbell River

Friends hanging out fishing on a sunny afternoon

Are Internet Sleuth Groups the new 911?

What's causing this vigilante wave?

Master Teaches Tricks Of The Trade

The community is getting all tied up in sold-out workshops

What We Love: Roosevelt Elk

I'm hanging out. What are you doing?

Ocean Energy Powers a New Beginning on Nootka Island

"You can’t undo history, but you can change the future."

Dedicated Doctor Honored by First Nation for Service to Remote Community

"Remained the light to this community in his tireless caring for our people in exceptionally challenging times."

Tiny Town Goes Up in Port Alberni, Gets Axed in Victoria

Tiny Towns could provide affordable housing

What We Love: Barred Owls Hunting

Something is about to become dinner!

Boosting Nurse-to-Patient Ratios Is A Top Priority

Critics doubt the mandatory nurse-to-patient ratio mandate will be effective because of the lack of staff right now.

Save Simms Creek – Local Biodiversity Hotspot Threatened by Housing Proposal

But shutting down the project will be no easy feat

A lightning storm over Port McNeill at night.

What We Love: Wild Lightning Storms

They don't happen here very often, but when they do, they're magnificent

Setting Tourism On The Right Path

Sustainable tourism is happening

Reality Show Contestants Miss The Bus

With days in between buses to Port Hardy, a Father-Daughter duo was forced to hitchhike

Replacing Old Macdonald

Old Macdonald had a farm, but young Macdonald can't afford one

A wooden pier in Comox is reflected on the water.

What We Love: Reflections on the Water

A wooden pier looks even more like a time capsule when it's reflected

Kwakiutl Standing Against “Secret” Forestry Deal To Log Old Growth

A deal involving Western Forest Products to log old growth near Port McNeill was reportedly signed in secret

Big Stars On The Big Stage At Vancouver Island MusicFest

Grammy Award-winner Sarah McLachlan kicks off the Festival

What We Love: Kayaking at Storey’s Beach

Wow! A sunset with seabirds on the water

The Inspiring Story of Port Alberni’s First Black Family and Teacher

Port Alberni's black history started a lot more recently than you think

Aerial shot of herring spawning off Hornby Island, BC

Photographer Captures Mind-Blowing Herring Spawn, Makes Us Wonder if Our Own Births Were This Spectacular

Kali Wexler's aerial shots of the annual herring spawn off Hornby Island leave us in awe - and a little jealous

What We Love: Glowing Thunder Clouds

The sky is lit up and darkened at the same time

Farmer Digs Up Lost Language During Spring Cleaning

Remarkable discovery of microfilms found in a workshop in Kitwanga

Cumberland’s “Rainbow House” Will Help Get At-Risk Youths Off The Streets

A new approach to stop the cycle that leaves kids back on the streets.

Why A Four-Day Workweek Is Gaining Traction in BC and Beyond

Living to work or working to live?

Does The End Of Cheap Money Mean Big Tech Is Dead?

Investments in high-risk technology companies have also slowed big time.

What Will BC’s Multi-Billion-Dollar Housing Plan Actually Do?

Homes for People plan promises financial incentives to build, a flipping tax to prevent speculation, and financial support for renters and homeowners

An otter smiles for the camera with a snack in its hand.

What We Love: Happy Snacking Otters

This cute shot was taken of the coast of Kyuquot

Dramatic Changes To Healthcare in Port Hardy

We're getting a whole new healthcare centre - with fresh branding

Rock and Roll Legend, Has Spun His Last Tune

Red lived till 86, but his life was a whirlwind.

From Climate Champ to Coal Booster: Ex-BC Premier Horgan’s Puzzling Career Pivot

Ex-BC Premier Horgan hops on the coal train, leaving us scratching our heads: Climate crusader or opportunistic coal convert?

Showing Off An Island Legend

Alberni Valley Museum exhibit dedicated to iconic island artist, George Clutesi

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