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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

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

People sit around a large table making crafts in the festively decorated Wildflower Mercantile.

The New Old-School Shop in Town

From sourcing local to running workshops that give back, they're prioritizing our local community

A black-and-white photo of the Plywood Girls standing in a line for the camera on a sunny day.

The Plywood Girls

The work they did then gave us the future we have now

An aerial shot of the Cooke Aquaculture disaster in 2017.

Washington State Did It—Why Can’t We?

Last month, state regulators said enough is enough and shut down the industry

Folks dressed as Santa and Mrs Claus pose for a photo with a local senior.

It’s The Time Of Year To Adopt A Grandparent!

Not everyone has family for the holidays, so you can fill in!

A cartoon of folks waving to each other on the street, with one person walking dog.

Creating More Community In Our Communities

Small grants make a big difference on the NorthIsle!

Dancers Jacksun Fryer and Carlow Rush of Funkanometry.

Annie Lennox Sings Praises Of VanIsle Dance Duo

They're just getting started

An aerial image of a patch of regrowth in a woodlot.

Mosaic Lands Should Have Been Included in KFN Treaty Talks

It would be a huge gesture of good faith by companies who have done very well thanks to the E&N Land Grant

A futuristic depiction of the internet.

“Connected Coast” Not Clicking With Port McNeill Council

The cable may only be the diameter of a thumb, but it's causing a big disturbance

A growler of hand sanitizer brewed in Tofino sits on the running board of a fire truck.

Feds Forget Local Businesses Who Stepped Up For The Cause

This move could leave us high and dry the next time a crisis hits

A happy Vancouver Island Marmot on a rock.

A Big Moment For An Endangered Little Creature

Between habitat changes and hungry predators, these little fellas are having a tough time

Comox’s Medal-Worthy Citizen!

There's still time for you help out too

Moon the whale from above with the bend in her spine from a ship strike.

From BC to Hawaii With A Broken Back

Did "Moon" give everything to show her baby how to cross the ocean to breeding grounds?

A graphic with a bag of money, a greater than sign, a group of people, and a question mark.

How Much Is Too Much To Save Your Neighbour’s Life?

Island Health expresses "deep concern and disappointment" with the initiative

A mother holds a tiny sleeping baby.

The Cost of Giving Birth on the NorthIsle

More accurately, there's a cost to not have your baby there

A garbage clean up on Port Alberni shores.

Garbage Spill From A Year Ago Still Washing Up On Our Shores

It's not like freighters are going to stop passing by our coasts

Three BC Hydro workers walk in what is normally the lake behind the Strathcona Dam.

How Do We Get Hydro When There’s No Water?

But experts say climate change and water scarcity will make Vancouver Island more dependent on the Mainland power grid

A closeup of hands peeling potatoes.

Are You Giving Back This Christmas?

It's that time of the year again

A machine records the waves from an earthquake.

Earthquake Warning System A Go

And we're gonna need it

A big blue porta-potty skis down a hill.

Ski Resort Celebrates Opening Day—With a Water Shortage

Mount Washington is being forced to take drastic action to conserve water ahead of the busy holiday season

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