Tofino's Parking Puzzle: From Free to Fee
Tourists fill up offshore parking – leaving residents stuck with only pay options
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Giving Back Made Easy: New Guide on Supporting the Homeless
Where compassion meets action: locals asked and grassroots workers answered
Will You Be At Ukee Days This Weekend?
Live Music, Logger Sports, Pancake Breakfasts – Three day bonanza brings a burst of energy to Ucluelet!
Strength in Adversity: Community Supports Father Stabbed While Helping Others
Over $15,000 raised over the weekend for "Good Samaritan"
What We Love: Women In Business
Awesome event brought together women from across the Valley for a great cause
What's Summer Without A Block Party? Uptown Market Is Back and Better Than Ever
Come and see 30 unique vendors lining Third Avenue and Argyle Street
Campbell River School District Unveils Plan for New Childcare Centers
Seven elementary schools to welcome before and after-school childcare
Small Businesses Brace For Upcoming Highway 4 Closures
Tourism traffic dwindles, along with locals livelihoods
Unanswered Questions: Police Shooting Case To Be Judged In Court
The mother of a young father shot to death in Campbell River is suing the unknown officers involved.
Tiny Homes, Big Difference
The support haven will hopefully pave the way for lasting recovery
Democracy Denied: The Struggle for Elections in Da'naxda'xw First Nation
One family's 30 year reign has prompted non-family members ask the court to force elections
From Backyard Trees to Tables, From Branches to Plates
The Alberni Valley Gleaning Project bring the old saying "waste not, want not" to life
Changing the Tide For Pride In Campbell River
From a couple of little booths to a bustling celebration, Campbell River Pride is growing
Welcome to the Valley's "New Age"
Moon dances, ancestral healing circles, Spirit Fairs – a new wave of spirituality is trending locally
Raise Your Glass for Conservation: Scarlet Ibis Pub's Craft Beer Gives Back
Remote pub donated $2,200 to support upgrades to the North Coast Trail
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.
"Ukee's Artist" Gets First Solo Show
At 70 years old, this local icon is just getting started
Highway 4 Ready to Roll Again: Limited Traffic Allowed!
Big news for WestIsle! After weeks of closure, Highway 4 is finally reopening this weekend, bringing relief to residents and businesses
Too Much Food Just Miles From Too Little
Highway closure has different effects across WestIsle
From Scraps to Stitches: Reviving Lost Arts in Port Alberni
Practical skills making a comeback with local teens
Positive Changes in North Island Healthcare, but Challenges Remain, Says Dr. Armogam
Communities' fight for care is finally gaining traction
Alberni's Graduation Plans Go Up in Smoke
Fire forces NIC grads to take a rain check
From Forgotten Knowledge to Flourishing Gardens: Nuu-chah-nulth Youth Warriors Lead the Way
"It's a forgotten knowledge"
What We Love: Ucluelet By Moonlight
Moonlit harbour sparkles
Another Island Heritage Building Gets The Boot
These kids are getting kicked to the curb because of it
A Soup That Nothing Can Live In
A UBC researcher says oxygen levels in the ocean are decreasing, and that's bad news for fish
How Far Can You Run In 20 Minutes?
After "The Big One," we'd have less than a half hour to escape a Tsunami
What We Love: Driftwood Sculptures of Classic VW Vans
The driftwood sculpture of an iconic VW van will make you smile
North Island Parents’ Efforts Pay Off: Three New Playgrounds Approved
The province has just announced they'll invest nearly $600,000 in building three epic new playgrounds on North Isle
2,000 Fish Die After Creek Contamination
Suspected pollutants cause mass fish die off
What We Love: Dolphins Frolicking in Blackfish Sound
Blackfish Sound isn't just for orcas
Beds, Beds And More Beds For The Valley
The Ahousaht Nation is demolishing an old school building to make way for 35 affordable housing units
It Will Be Great Even Without The Maple Syrup
The Waffle Ride will generate millions of dollars in economic impact
The Last Of Us…Bats?
The HBO/Max TV series might not be that far off after all
Alberni Indian Residential School Has Blood On Its Hands
At least 67 children died at Alberni Residential School
A Public Health Crisis Not Getting Enough Attention
So far in 2023 three times more people in BC have died from toxic drugs than COVID
"Live Streets" Bring New Life Downtown
Campbell River event is more than meets the eye
Island Basketball Stars Bounce Through Hoops
The Hitaçu Hoops Championships had the basketball community and its fans roaring
10-Year-Old Hosting "Shimmer Party" For Homeless
Campbell River girl coming up with new ideas to help community
The Decade Went Fast
They're small, but all their action has helped keep Clayoquot, sound.
104-Year-Old War Veteran Walks For Kids Charity
It's John Hillman's 4th year fundraising, and his movement is only growing!
Meet Ucluelet's New Police Chief
Sgt. Jones is hoping to break down barriers and become a part of the community.
Healthcare System Has North Islanders Rallying for Change
Residents are fed up with the unreliable healthcare service
Dedicated Doctor Honored by First Nation for Service to Remote Community
He might not be Island Health's favourite doctor, but his patients have his back
Save Simms Creek – Local Biodiversity Hotspot Threatened by Housing Proposal
proposed apartments has residents up in arms over impacts to their local creek
Setting Tourism On The Right Path
Meares Island Big Tree Trail a "work of love" for Tribal Parks Guardians
Kwakiutl Standing Against "Secret" Forestry Deal To Log Old Growth
Secret meetings discussing old-growth logging in the Kwakiutl Nation have caused outrage and resulted in the ouster of council members
The Inspiring Story of Port Alberni's First Black Family and Teacher
Winston Joseph became known as Mr. Positive Port Alberni and embodied a "love one another" philosophy.
Dramatic Changes To Healthcare in Port Hardy
Dr. Nataros vs Island Health takes an unexpected turn
Showing Off An Island Legend
Discover the legacy of George Clutesi, a renowned artist and educator who made a huge impact on Vancouver Island
Tahsis Tug-of-War
Tensions are high on Tahsis Council after censuring of Councillor
Tourism Money To Right A Historic Wrong
Tribal Park charts a new path for tourism in Tofino
Rising to Reclaim an Indigenous Sport
Duke Kahanamoku was a native Hawaiian surfing legend
Pay to Play In Mowachaht/Muchalaht Territory
The Mowachaht/Muchalaht now charge a fee to hike the Nootka Trail.
I Bet Your Wages Haven't Gone Up This Much.
Canada’s 100 richest CEOs made on average $14.3 million in 2021
Campbell River Council Reverses Drug Ban Bylaw
Facing backlash and a lawsuit, council quickly does a double take
Experts Say Campbell River Council Got it Wrong on Drugs
harsh bylaws aren't the answer to the hidden drug crisis. We need more detox and treatment services.
Celebrate Port Alberni's Most Recent Olympians
These Olympians have a lot of local supporters, too
UFO Shot Down Over Canada
The answer is out there.
New Wellness Centre Coming to Ty-Histanis: Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation Re-purposes Trailers for Community Recovery
The Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation is responding to community members' needs.
Re-vote Time for Cherry Creek
It's round two of elections, this time four candidates are in the ring
What's Going On With Crime in Port Alberni?
Frontline workers say supporting youth is key to changing the future
New Funding Calms Some, But NorthIsle ER Doc Calls For Resignations
“It’s sort of like buying airplanes but not hiring pilots.”
What Turned a Quiet Local Guy Into A Pro-Trump, Conspiracy-Touting Vigilante?
When DePape moved to San Francisco things started to go sideways
Students Planting Seeds for the Future
Do you know more about native plants than a fifth grader?
Meet Advisors Tasked with Helping the Premier Solve Our Thorniest Problems: Doug White
Doug White promises action — not just words — on Indigenous reconciliation.
Campbell River Council Goes Old-School, Evades New Provincial Drug Policy
City supports law and order approach despite numbers that show it isn't working.
Meet The Mariner Who Moves Solintula's Most Precious Cargo
Tribe's been ferrying the kids of Alert Bay for 20 years.
Island Medic Dies in Ukraine Protecting Fellow Soldier
"He lived and breathed doing what was right and helping others”
Island Health, Ministry Dragging Feet on NorthIsle Healthcare Crisis
Hospitals closures, fuel calls for allowing physician assistants to practice in BC
Alberni's Disappearing Playgrounds
Local parks are being closed, unfortunately, there are no replacements in sight
North Island Health Care Crisis Continues to Freefall
North Island health care workers are burning out and quitting
Bank Closes ATM. But are the (Unspoken) 'Culprits' Really to Blame?
RBC doesn't say who, but everyone knows who's being blamed
Port Alberni shelter to receive new management
PASS objects to getting kicked to the curb
Port Hardy Doctor Offers to Pay for Help Out of His Own Pocket
Dr. Alex Nataros is desperate enough to fund physician assistant salary himself.
Essential Medical Transport for Seniors Gets Axed
No funding for free van for seniors to get to distant doctors
Shawnigan Woman Pleads To Care For Her Orphaned Niece
Outdated immigration rules keep nine-year old from being cared for by family
Did You Know You're Hurting Orcas Every Time You Flush?
The chemicals we ignore are causing issues for Orcas and other mammals, including us.
The Ultimate Buy Local Guide
This non-profit links you with local independent farms, fishermen, and foragers
Looking To Give Back This Year?
Become a local hero
Drug Poisoning Overdose Warning
Campbell Riverites can get their drugs tested
Victor's Secret Supermodels Strut Their Stuff
All proceeds go to local cancer patients
Islandlink Saves The Day With New Tofino Bus
New service bringing a sigh of relief for locals
Local Man Gives Healthcare Workers A Shout Out!
“Showed me there’s still love in the world … and gave me hope.”
What Happens When an Entire Health Region Becomes "Invisible" to Government?
Former Health Director fears that failing health care will make the North Island an unattractive place to live and work
BC Hydro Taking Precautions in the Wake of US Attacks
Attempts to take out US infrastructure has BC Hydro's guard up
Some Good News for New Year Homebuyers
Buyers will have more time to breathe before locking in
Incredible Endangered Critters We're Forgetting About
This alien slug has powerful poop
Humpbacks are on a Comeback
After being hunted nearly to extinction, conservation efforts are showing big results
Does Bill C-21 Amendment Target The Wrong People?
Minister says they're going to get it right, but current amendment is far from a bullseye
DFO's License Buy-Back Could Be a Boondoggle
The fisheries union says the license retirement program is not a just transition
How You Can Turn Christmas Gifts Into A Home
Two families moved into their homes this year, and you can help others to do the same
Washington State Did It—Why Can't We?
A 2017 disaster dumped more than 250,000 Atlantic salmon into Washington State waters
Annie Lennox Sings Praises Of VanIsle Dance Duo
The iconic pop legend gives her seal of approval to "Funkanometry"
Feds Forget Local Businesses Who Stepped Up For The Cause
They did the right thing for their communities and then got forgotten
From BC to Hawaii With A Broken Back
A mother's love crosses oceans
Garbage Spill From A Year Ago Still Washing Up On Our Shores
Urinal mats and unicorns are still washing up on our beaches
Earthquake Warning System A Go
Even seconds of warning make a difference
Ski Resort Celebrates Opening Day—With a Water Shortage
The 2022 droght isn't over yet
Hard Work From Unlikely Crew Helps Salmon To Thrive
Teamwork makes this salmon dream work
Cops Going Too Far on VanIsle?
Troubling news about RCMP using excessive force
North Islanders Say Enough is Enough
The NorthIsle's healthcare crisis is getting worse and worse
Will The Bubble Burst?
1 in 10 Canadians with a mortgage are now paying only interest
Rivers Dry Up While Sea Levels Rise
The tough topic we need to keep talking about
MP Calls for Federal Investment in More Local Media
It's not just to celebrate local stories, but it could do that too
The White Kwakiutl?
Was he preserving culture or profiting from it?
Canada is Shooting for the Stars—in Cell Phone Costs
The feds continue to allow price gouging by the big three wireless providers
Will Aquaculture Solve our Seafood Problems? Not Likely, Say These UBC Researchers
Have we maxed out farmed fish?
The NDP's Party Leadership Race Stinks
Daivd Eby waltzes his way to becoming NDP leader
Bureaucracy is a Real Buzzkill
A couple tries to give land away—and has to pay to do so?
VanIsle's Secret Underground Worlds
Over the centuries, water has carved pockets, streams, and entire caves under the forest
Walk With Me Returns to Spirit Square
Get the story first-hand from folks on the front line of the toxic drug crisis
The Last Lunar Eclipse is Tonight!
But will we be able to see it?
Rain = No Seafood?
The same H2O that's keeping our salmon from drying out is filling up other marine life with a whole other set of elements
Co-op To The Rescue
The recently-opened Gold River Village Co-op now gives Gold River-ites a local option for groceries
The Island's Real War Site
Back in the day, Tofino was on the front line
The Good, the Bad, and the Money
New doctors have said BC's fee-for-service model keeps them from becoming family docs
New Forestry Council Looking at High Value Instead of High Volume
The forestry industry is more diverse than you might think
Going, Going … Gone?
It's hard to believe anything DFO says these days
Is Local Democracy on Life Support?
Cumberland set the high bar with 41% voter turnout, while Tofino hit a new low at 17%
Spike the Humpback Dead for Unknown Reasons
Beloved young female humpback died too young, now it's time to find out why
Parasites, Yum
More on farmed salmon means more on your plate
Canada Could Join BC Lawsuit to Get Opioid Peddlers to Pay for Their Damage
Prescription opioids are only part of the problem, but they're a big one
Is the Federal Government Muddling How Much Heat-Trapping Pollution the Forestry Industry Emits?
You can't take the good stuff and leave the bad, that's not how it works
Prices Just Keep Going Up for Ferry Riders
Can we get away from gas yet?
UK Wildlife Filmmakers Give Vancouver Island the Royal Treatment
But do the animals really need names?
Should School Educate Our Kids About The World?
Ask this question if you don't want them learning the hard stuff from the internet
The Triple Dip
It’s not an ice cream cone
Court Given Only Two Options in Historic Land Back Case
The province has left the burden of reconciliation on the court's shoulders
Tracking the Rumbles Before "The Big One"
Thankfully, someone else is thinking about it, so you don't have to
Hand Over the Money!
Opioid settlement money should be used to make safe injection sites safer
Bid a Little, Give a Lot
We've got one day left to make a difference!
Our Privacy Is Threatened
Some of the worst data miners are political operators
Here's your Campbell River Council Candidates!
Your 2022 Elections Round Up
This Island Woman Killed 70 Cougars.
11 kids, 4 husbands, mystery gardens, a post office? This was the crazy life of Cougar Annie.
Follow Your Nose—It Works for Salmon!
How do they find their home stream after years in the open ocean?
Iskwew Air is Doing Flight Differently
Taking to the skies and walking more softly on mother earth
Canadian COVID Deaths As Bad As WWII
Is it coming for you?
Why is Port Alice Killing So Many Bears?
People's lack of care is killing bears.
14-Year-Old Nets $10,000 Fish
14-Year-Old Nets $10,000 Fish
What's Up Pussy Cat?
600 to 800 cougars prowl the forests and neighbourhoods of Vancouver Island
Want to Build a Mine in a Park? Come to BC
Myra Falls Mine employs hundreds of people but it's been controversial since the get go
What We Love – Recycled Mats With a Story!
These hand woven mats are perfect for patio season!
What We Love : Our Island Storms!
Snap! Crackle! And Pop!
Four Doctors Down, Three To Go?
Only three doctors left for all of Port Hardy.
Local Turning Old Space Into "Kayaking Mecca of Canada"
New shared space shows off the history of kayaking and promotes its future
Our Favourite Ocean Celebrities Spotted Together!
Now, why they're together? That's the real question
Fish Farms Out By 2025? Not Likel
The feds promised to rid BC coastal waters of floating fish farms by 2025
Remembering Loss and Fighting for a Future
International Overdose Awareness Day highlights a tragic problem
This Week in BC Ferries Nonsense
This never-ending story would be funny if it weren't so frustrating
Standing United
Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, also known as Kwisa’lakw, has become the 44th Moderator of the United Church
No Room to Grow Out? Grow Up!
This Campbell River company is turning the old pulp mill site into a high-tech farm
What Happens When Lightning Strikes Zeballos?
With no fire department, folks in this NorthIsle village have to face the heat themselves
BC Hydro Pulses Great for Steelhead, Spicy for People
Watch out for high flows!
Big Timber Bailed on Tahsis, But Chocolate is Forever
This chocolatier proves this tiny town is about way more than timber
Smart Buoys Do More Than Mark Crab Traps and Hazards
Curious about how our coastal waters are changing? This dream team is about to find out
WATCH! Horny Whale Gives Family A Whole Lot Of Extra Love
That's one way to rock the boat…
Lost Your Family Doc and Still Need That Specialist? Read This
Did you just join the million British Columbians with no doctor?
You Can Get Monkeypox on the Island, But Not the Vaccine
"Vulnerable populations" are in fact the entire population
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!
Pot Prices Go Up In Smoke
A gram of legal weed costs 36% less than it did in 2019
It's Time to Upgrade Your Girls Night Out
A simple concept to have fun and give back in a big way
Build It And They Will Come: The ʔapsčiik t̓ašii
Why sit in traffic when you can feel the wind in your hair?
3D Printing Human Body Parts?!
The future is now
Our Coastal Waters Still a Giant Toilet Bowl for US Cruise Ships
The US is doing more to protect their ocean, so the waste moves north
The Logging Industry Costs Us $1 Million a Day
So why aren't our forests or logging industry thriving?
If the Tseshaht Find Buried Children, Who Will Be Held Accountable for Their Deaths?
Justice delayed is justice denied
Heat Dome 2: Dome Harder?
Can the healthcare system keep up with the heatwave?
Have You Tried Canada's Most Elite Maple Syrup?
Tough to produce, but well worth the effort
How Would You Take Care of Folks Suffering From the Toxic Drug Crisis?
Or tell government to listen to the professional advice they've already gotten
What the Heck is This? A Stone Donut?
Lots of folks chimed in on Facebook, but do you know what this is?
Geoducks—If You Know, You Know
They're big, they're weird, and they're delicious
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
There's Magic in Those Woods
Penicillin came from fungus almost century ago. Kapoose Creek hopes to find another game-changing medicine
Our Orcas: Thriving or Surviving?
New babies are a sign of hope, but they need salmon fast
One $150 Million Settlement Down, 39 More to Go
Drug companies need to take responsibility, but they're only part of the problem
What Do New BC Doctors Actually Want?
Hint: it's not a signing bonus
Walk With Me Moves Hearts and Lands Funding
Over 10K to go towards fostering support for addiction in Campbell River
Why Canada Doesn't Need Abortion Laws
Abortions are medical care—full stop
A Window Into the Future from 5,000-year-old Fisheries
Ancient fish bones give new insight into how we can adapt to warming waters
The Tom Brady of Campbell River
His big break was beating Nanaimo in the Vancouver Island Midget Titles
The First of Many—We Hope
Arrest of Winnipeg priest comes 60 years after alleged sexual assault
Factory Fish Farms One Step Closer to Gone
Two-year licenses for factory farms outside the Discovery Islands
Honouring Alec Thomas
Through honouring the past, we can make a better future
Why You Should Care About This Company You've Never Heard Of
Is Mosaic's real estate arm building inspired communities or turning working forest into suburban sprawl?
Sustainable Forestry is Possible
The Island is full of smart, innovative people. Why not innovate on logging?
Homeowners and the Hum of Mortgage Anxiety
Interest rates are going to keep going up
Something's Fishy About Fish Farm Fans
Their ties to the industry raise suspicions about their opinion
Heat Domes and Atmospheric Rivers? Climate Chaos Words Islanders Need to Know
Our weather is getting even wilder
Local Author Weaves a Tale of BC's Oldest Provincial Park
Catherine Marie Gilbert's book on Strathcona Park reveals the region's little-known past
Tiny Homes With a Lot of Heart
How to make housing a Human Right
Is Island Health Ready to Face the Music in Port McNeill?
A little people power could go a long way
Spotlight: Tribal Parks Guardians
Go for a hike and come back transformed
Turning Wounds Into Wisdom
“I was very emotional when I realized what it was for…it really moved my spirit to be recognized"
Nanaimo Hospital Under Fire for Mistreatment of Bone Cancer Patient
There's one Indigenous liaison nurse for all of Nanaimo General Hospital? One?
Bambi Brought to Life in Roadside Miracle
"A lot of stars had to align for this one," Sgt Bates said
Keltsmaht Kelp and a Life After Fish Farming
An Indigenous-owned kelp company is showing there's a different way in Clayoquot Sound
How NorthIsle is Supporting Ukraine: MP Tells NATO
Ukrainian leaders show great strength and ask for more help for their people
Could an Old School Become a New Home?
It was all support at the public hearing
A VanIsle Home Under $200,000? Is This For Real?
Act now and this house could be yours!
NorthIsle Hospital Closures Just Keep Coming
And it's not only emergency patients who are suffering
Is There Really a "Witch Hunt" on Strathcona Regional Directors?
It's important that board members get paid, but when some claim way more than others we need to pay attention
Eagle Attacks Fangirl After One Too Many Photos
"It was probably tired of me taking its picture"
Ucluelet Doctor Working Side Gigs to Make Ends Meet?
VIHA saves Ucluelet clinic—for now
How Would You Use This Historic Train Station?
It's time for the old building to live a new life
Whose Land? The Trees Tell All
To show that they've lived here for the last 176 years, the Nuchatlaht look to the trees
Man Needs New Briefs After Aggressive Bear Encounter, Two Bears End Up Dead
Seriously, keep your garbage inside
Paddle Politics To Boost Local Economy
The Kyuquot/Cheklesahht First Nation hope to strengthen local tourism by buying a sea kayaking company
Two of BC's Most Dangerous Hiking Routes Are on Vancouver Island
There's been a huge increase in search and rescue calls so the BC Search and Rescue Association is stretched thin
Dog Lovers Making Way for Migratory Birds
This stretch of beach is for the birds—literally
A Doctor Diagnoses BC’s Doctor Troubles
Are more doctors the only solution?
Raise Your Spirits in Spirit Square
Forget about the weather and go to Spirit Square. You'll be happy you did
Hate Speech Sneaking into Port Alberni Homes
Port Alberni residents complain about racist and anti-vax propaganda being snuck into Alberni Valley News deliveries
Building a Housing Community Locals Are Proud Of
The housing crisis is Canada-wide, but the solutions can be local
Big Boost for Small But Mighty Arts Organizations
New funding can make the arts more accessible to everyone
Port McNeill Emergency Room Forced to Close This Weekend
Medical staff and services on NorthIsle continue to struggle
With One of These, Who Needs a Car on the Pacific Rim?
You won't miss your car
Salvage Becomes Floating Dream House
It's amazing what you can build with stuff you find lying around
Don't Break Your Arm in Port Alice
If you need an x-ray in Port Alice, you'll need to go somewhere else
Flotilla For Fish Farm-Free Waters
Indigenous leaders and their allies gathered in Tofino to say "NO" to fish farms
Port Hardy Fire Gear Destined for Ukraine
Fire and rescue groups on VanIsle are banding together to help folks in Ukraine
BC Government Sued Over Lack of Climate Action Reporting
Is the BC government catfishing the public on climate action?
Who is the Ferry Godmother of the Island Aurora?
It's a hard job, but someone has to do it
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
Is This What Wild Salmon Feel Like?
Sea lice from factory fish farms are infecting wild salmon, and folks are pissed about it
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
Cortes Crew Gets Ready to Square Off with Mosaic
Sometimes your best weapons are maps, data, and heart
Best Small Town: Ucluelet Up for Top Spot in BC
It's east meets west in the CBC small town challenge
Get Ready to Rock!
BYOLC—bring your own lawn chair
Gold River is Now Fully Charged
Keep that EV running
DFO Flounders Again on Fish Farm File
Research by DFO scientists showed that fish farms were infecting farmed and wild salmon with a deadly virus
Enjoy the April Showers…
…there's probably a heat dome around the corner
What's In A Name? Cortes Island
Cortesians can thank Cortez the Killer for their island's name
Is Ucluelet the Best in BC?
Go vote for Ucluelet in CBC's best small town competition
How's Your Housing?
Be part of the survey to learn more about how folks keep a roof above their heads
Huu-ay-aht and Ucluelet First Nations Celebrate Their Seat at the Table
It's a win, but there's still more work to be done
Young Humpback Tells Orcas to Back Off
Humpbacks and orcas are enemies in the sea
What We Love: Transient Killer Whales Breaching
The transients love hunting off the coast of Tofino
What We Love: The Full Moon Over Woss
The full moon over the forest was spectacular, and tough to capture!
What We Love: Mysterious Nights
Chadwick the cougar had one of the best seats in the house
BC Government Not Prepared for Tsunami on Northern VanIsle
Experts say another big one will happen – the question is when?
Parksville Air Ambulances Now Have Blood on Board
Paramedics who serve VanIsle are now better equipped to respond to emergencies
In Memory of the "Island Star"
Investigators are still putting together the pieces
What We Love: Sneaky Karst Caves
Did you hear the little glurp when the stick went in?
Building Connection Between the Quays
The 3.5 km path will connect Harbour Quay with Victoria Quay
Keeping Track of the Gas
No, not that kind of gas
Get Outside—Turns Out It's Good For You
And this drug is free
Paging Japan!
Google is working with Tseshaht, Maa-nulth, and Hupacasath Nations on the project
Hike to High Ground—With Hounds!
You could win a ride on a fire truck
Whale Watchers Marvel at Record Number of Bigg's Killer Whales
Astounding number of killer whales spotted in Salish Sea
There Aren't Enough Songs About Fishing the Sockeye Run
The Canadian Cowboy sings about good fishing and good living
What's In A Name? Tofino
Vincente Tofiño never even saw Long Beach
Could Regular Outdoor Shows be Coming to Port McNeil?
Local talent could have a new home by next summer
Tsunami Warning? Hike to High Ground!
Port Alberni is hosting an event to teach folks what to do in an emergency
And The Winner Is …
It's like Dragon's Den for Campbell River
Sport Fishing Turns Dangerous in Stormy Seas
Always check conditions before you head out
Talent Gets a Funding Boost on NorthIsle
During COVID lots of groups struggled to keep the lights on
Investing in the Little Ones in Port Alberni
Universal daycare is a big boost to the economy
Logging Roads Head Up Mt. Cain
Logging companies are going after the last of the last
What We Love: Views of Port Alice from Above
The North Isle is beautiful from all angles, including the sky.
World-Class Dance Right Here at Home
Who needs Paris when you can see top notch dancers in Alert Bay?
Ripping Around NorthIsle in an EV
Port Alice resident went electric and won't look back
What We Love: Holy Cow Trail
The trail runs through Mosaic's partial cut zone
Carrot/Rotary Park is Getting an Upgrade
Good news for folks with small bladders
What We Love: Otters
An otter near Port Alberni
Feds Keep Hope Alive for Vets Who Need Help
They fought for our country, we should fight for them
Running 600 km for Wounded Warriors
Sometimes the heroes in our lives need a hero themselves
Closing the Barn Door After the Horse Has Bolted?
Teachers union has been calling for rapid tests for months and are glad the government is finally doing it
Get Yourself a Cleaner Fire
Grassroots is helping folks on NorthIsle get cleaner burning stoves
Victoria Will Be Only an Hour Flight Away
You'll be able to get from SouthIsle to Tofino in under an hour
What We Love: Moonrise over Mt. Cain
Mt. Cain is beautiful but don't tell anyone
Who Will Replace John Horgan?
Last spring, before Premier John Horgan took time off for cancer, NDP insiders started whispering that he wouldn’t run again
When Does a Walk Become a Hike?
It depends on how much you sweat
What We Love: Sunrise
Beautiful shot from Malahat Viewpoint
Scientist Claims Fish Farmers Dump Dead Lice in Quatsino Sound
Fish farm companies say they don't have a sea lice problem, then spend millions cleaning sea lice off farmed salmon
West Coast Boating Can Be a Dangerous Game
A water taxi carrying six people crashed into rocks near Tofino seriously injuring four people
Angry Protest Against Everything is Dangerous
While the truckers crusade is unlikely to produce any real policy change, it is still very dangerous
What We Love: Little Huson Caves
Light enters Little Huson Caves Park, known for limestone and rock arch formations
Is a New Mine Coming to NorthIsle?
Copper is kind of the new gold
What We Love: Winter Mornings in Port Hardy
Winter light falls over the misty water
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
VanIsle's Top Survivalist
Former city girl said so long to the American dream life to live off the land
The Power's On Again On The Northwest Coast
Folks in Tahsis, Zeballos, Ehattesaht FN, and Nuchatlaht FN had no power for days
WATCH: The Banana Man Drags a Drone to the Top of Mount Gibson
Get there quick as it might be logged soon
NorthIsle Winter Wonderland Images: December 2021
Islanders capture the beauty of the island in seasonal photos
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.
Norwegian Fish Farming Boss is Out of Touch with British Columbians
But in an interview, the Mowi CEO disses safer closed containment options
BC Hydro Tells North Islanders to Deal With It
But can homegrown solutions keep the lights on?
Huu-ay-aht First Nation Press Pause on Most Old-Growth Logging
The BC government gave First Nations 30 days to decide whether to defer or not
Planned Fish Farm Causing Rift Between Neighbours
The Tlowitsis say they need the fish farm to support their community
The New Rescue Team in Town
The non-profit plans to fill a gap in remote rescue and emergency care
NorthIsle Getting Soaked—Again
Third time's the charm, right?
Steer Clear of the Campbell River
Elk Falls might look awesome right now, but that river will ruin your day if you fall in
WATCH: A Moment of Zen at Virgin Falls
Drone footage of Virgin Falls is as close as you'll get right now
WATCH: Orcas Seen More Than 40 km Inland, Near Port Alice
A lucky Port Alice resident caught the whales on video
Alberta Company’s Dirty Power Sometimes Cools Us, But Mostly Makes Us Hot
Keeping a dirty, climate-unfriendly power plant running to occasionally supply electricity to keep air conditioners running during deadly…
Woss Volunteer Fire Department Gets New Wheels
The '94 Suburban was a loyal truck, but it's time for an upgrade
Why Did This Man Throw Eggs and Swear in the Phone Store?
Because obviously the salesman can do something to stop 5G
This is the Second Time Kenny Brown has Saved Strangers from Drowning
He used his water taxi to pull folks out of the water, including a young boy
Homegrown Fish Farms Do It Better
A tough little salmon farming start-up in Nanaimo is getting ready to go big
Finally Someone's Doing Something with Wood Waste
A Port Alberni entrepreneur is starting a business making high-end tiles from wood waste
Sick Northerners Get Help on VanIsle, But the Beds Are Filling Up
COVID keeps rolling through the province, and unvaccinated people are getting hit hard
FX Mini-Series Shōgun Transforms Ucluelet
Making movies is big business, and it's getting bigger on WestIsle
Fish Will Fry
UBC researchers project BC Sockeye salmon catches will decrease by 26 percent
WATCH: Port Hardy a Sea of Orange on Truth and Reconciliation Day
The Tri-Band Every Child Matters March took over Port Hardy
Gold River Opens 5 Acres for Family Homes
Why live in the city when you could live in a postcard?
Port Alberni School Gets a New Name
Public buildings named after racists are on their way out
Thunder in the Valley Raises Big Bucks
Port Alberni car lovers raised nearly $16,000 for two good causes
March in Port Hardy for Orange Shirt Day on September 30
"Be together today for our children tomorrow"
More Planned Power Outages for NorthIsle
Overnight power outage will let BC Hydro repair power lines and other infrastructure
It's Finally Safe to Drink the Water Again
Now go chug some tap water
Tour de Rock Kicks Off on NorthIsle
The 24th annual ride raises money for kids with cancer
How the Word "Fvck" on a T-Shirt Started a Whole New Business
Share your culture and your feelings on your shirt
A Better Playground for All Kids in Gold River
Now every kid will have an equal opportunity to enjoy themselves
Rainy Forecast Puts a Damper on Ucluelet Soap Box
Kids big and small will have to wait for the Soap Box Derby
Red or Blue? – Likely Neither if History Repeats Itself
Liberal candidate Jennifer Grenz says her background will help the riding. Conservative Shelley Downey says it's time to defend the North Island's resource…
Campfires Are Back on NorthIsle
Now we can warm up on those chilly nights
Hot Sun and Hot Cars at the Port Alberni Fair
Hey nice ride ya got there!
Off-Duty Cop Saves Baby's Life on the Island Highway
She dropped everything to help these frightened parents
Are Land-Based Atlantic Salmon Feedlots Safe?
Norwegian company took one step closer to building a land-based fish farm in Belfast, Maine
Help Arrowsmith Search and Rescue Match Big Donation
An anonymous donor is matching all money raised up to $20,000 this month
Kwakwaka’wakw First Nations Versus Norwegian Corporation- Round Two
After getting Ottawa to phase out floating fish factories in the Discovery Islands and Broughton Archipelago, the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nations face a new…
No Quick Fix Coming for Drought on VanIsle
The fall forecast offers a bit of hope, but it's a long way off
Beaches Are for the People
Wickaninnish Inn's private crab cookout on Chesterman Beach is being questioned
Tofino Worker Campground Saved from the Brink – For Now
The housing crunch is so bad that workers live in tents, but the campground is pretty sweet
Big Power Producing Polluter Might Be on the Chopping Block
The natural gas-fired power plant in Campbell River is one of the biggest single sources of heat-trapping pollution in BC
First Lumber, Now Houses
Surrey company wants to build another 2,800 houses in one of VanIsle's hottest real estate markets
How Long Would You Wait?
Five Nuu-chah-nulth fishing nations prepare to exercise their right to catch and sell fish on their own terms
The Worker Shortage Is Not About Free Money, Maybe Lots of the Jobs Just Suck
Restaurant and hotel workers are getting out for lots of reasons
That Deck You've Been Planning to Build Just Got Cheaper
Crashing lumber prices after a year of record highs is a reality check for big timber
How Do You Charge an Electric Ferry?
New hybrid ferries will start running in the Gulf Islands by 2022
Parasites, viruses and bloody discharge in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve – What's Up With That?
Fish factories in Clayoquot Sound are a messy toxic business
Talk About a Long Commute
Firefighters from Woss, Port Hardy, and Port McNeill help our neighbours on the mainland
2021 Election North Island-Powell River Cheat Sheet
You'll have to dig deep to find out what these three will do for North Island-Powell River
VIHA Buys Building for Permanent Port McNeill Medical Space—Guess Where It Is
Port McNeill rallied to keep their long-time doctor—and it worked
A Casual Question Ended Up Saving the Lady Rose
The new owners say it's "destiny"
WARNING – Do Not Try This at Home!
Russian model goes fishing with black bear she adopted
Step Aside Comox Valley, Here Comes Port Alberni
Old industry town is getting a new lease on life
Watch Out Islanders, Sonora is Getting Singed
Islanders on the normally damp West Coast face new reality as climate change causes rainforests to dry out
Too Much Tourism? Local Takes Action Because Governments' Haven't
First Nations youth Tim Masso says if you want to visit Tla-o-qui-aht territory you better be on best behaviour
Bad Timing for a Boil Water Advisory in Port McNeill
There's poop in the water
What Happens When the Government Claims A Giant Predator Doesn't Live Here, But People Keep Seeing Them?
Grizzly bears are showing up on Vancouver Island but government has no plans to study the issue
Another Coastal Icon Bites the Dust
After 75 years of service, the MV Lady Rose will sail its last trip, leaving remote coastal communities to wonder how they'll get their essential groceries
Island Drummer Found the World's Best Stage in the Sayward Valley
Who wouldn't want to smash on the drums on top of a mountain?
Awarding Winning Stars Filming in Ucluelet
Award winning stars Allison Janney, Jurnee Smollett and Matt Craven are in Ucuelet to film Netflix's film Lou
Drag's Not Allowed, But Cruising is OK
Thunder in the Valley drag race will look a bit difference this year. Cars will cruise through town for charity rather than race
Drive-In Movie Comes to Campbell River
Take the kids to see Raya and the Last Dragon at Saratoga Speedway
Hydro Will Triple Water Released to Help Steelhead
Migrating steelhead need a boost to get over the falls on the Ash River
Poll Shows BC Residents Concerned About Open-Net Fish Farms
New poll shows that most British Columbians want floating fish farms to go away
Some Good Salmon News for a Change – Thousands of Salmon Swim Past Big Bar Landslide
DFOs "nature-like fishway" is helping salmon get upriver to spawn
More High-Speed Internet Coming to North Isle
5G coming to Campbell River, Port McNeill, and Port Hardy this year
Too Much Smoke and Not Enough Mirrors — Horgan's Government Hides Uncomfortable Truth About Forest Fires
Raging forest fires now top fossil fuels as BC's biggest source of heat-trapping pollution
Floatplane Flips in Tofino Harbour
Passengers and pilot escape with minor injuries after plane hits boat wake and crashes
Who Would Have Guessed That Rust Could Save the World? And the BC Coast?
If the new iron-air battery succeeds, new natural gas and LNG projects in BC could be over
Let Me Guess – Men Made This Bikini Rule
International sport governing body makes fool of itself over bikini bottom blunder
Is it a Boy or a Girl? Why the Newest Orca Calf's Gender is So Important
The healthy baby girl orca is good news for the endangered species
Pretty Plant is Killing Native Species
This purple plant is pretty, but it's actually kind of terrible
Is Commercial Salmon Fishing Dead?
A Sointula fisher wonders if this is the end of an era
WATCH: Can You Count the Lice on this Salmon?
Mowi has salmon factory feedlots in Scotland, and they're just as infested as ours
Are They, or Aren't They? – The Mystery of Old Bones in Kyuquot
Sometimes when you're cleaning up you find something you don't expect
Orcas Appear During Residential School Memorial
As drummers led a song honouring the 215 graves four orcas suddenly appeared
Think About it – Big Trees Are More Valuable Left Standing
Port Renfrew shows the economic upside of keeping old-growth standing
#Vanlife Summer? Vancouver Island Locals Prepare for a Different Approach.
Thinking of visiting Tofino this summer? You better book accommodation first
Vancouver Island – The Next Biosphere Destination?
Tourism Vancouver Island seeks UNESCO’s Biosphere Destination to jump start tourism
Got the Goat
Grizzly bear goes after goats at Quadra Island farm
Turning a Negative into a Positive
First Nation seeking funding demolish residential school and to build a healing centre and new gymnasium for survivors
Tofino's Triple Bottom Line
Business leaders "go above and beyond” to protect their communities
Campbell River's Comeback Kid – Snowboarder Wins Gold
Campbell River athlete's amazing recovery from life-changing accident
Mother-Daughter Duo Tackles Anti-Asian Racism
Alarmed that elders in Asian communities were being abused, Campbell River mother-daughter duo create space for dialogue
Tofino says Bon Voyage to Beach Fires
Tofino tackles excessive beach fire burning
Ucluelet Goes Green
Ucluelet is walking the talk on sustainability