Tofino's Parking Puzzle: From Free to Fee
Tourists fill up offshore parking – leaving residents stuck with only pay options
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Will You Be At Ukee Days This Weekend?
Live Music, Logger Sports, Pancake Breakfasts – Three day bonanza brings a burst of energy to Ucluelet!
What We Love: Women In Business
Awesome event brought together women from across the Valley for a great cause
Comox Unites for Lazo Marsh Revival: Can They Save It?
Comox Couple has watched Lazo Marsh deteriorate over the past 25 years – they're fighting for change
From Training to Triumph: Local Heroes Saving Lives
French sisters recently rescued express gratitude – and so is the province!
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
Small Businesses Brace For Upcoming Highway 4 Closures
Tourism traffic dwindles, along with locals livelihoods
Tiny Homes, Big Difference
The support haven will hopefully pave the way for lasting recovery
Retired Detective Honours Forgotten Veterans
Ted Usher aims to ensure that those who served and returned to Canada are properly identified and honored with military markers
What We Love – Colours of the Sky
This sunset looks like it should be hanging on your wall!
From Backyard Trees to Tables, From Branches to Plates
The Alberni Valley Gleaning Project bring the old saying "waste not, want not" to life
Welcome to the Valley's "New Age"
Moon dances, ancestral healing circles, Spirit Fairs – a new wave of spirituality is trending locally
Fire in Courtenay? You're in Good Hands.
Courtenay's Deputy Fire Chief takes silver in FireFit Championships
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
The Speed Racers Of Denman Island
Tourists rushing from one ferry to another act like they are racing a Grand Prix
A Persistent Poop Problem
Nearly $10 million in funding will improve Cumberland's failing lagoon sewage treatment system
What We Love: Shipwrecks in Royston
Nearly a century ago, ships were scuttled near Royston to create a breakwater
From Scraps to Stitches: Reviving Lost Arts in Port Alberni
Practical skills making a comeback with local teens
Full Steam Ahead or Dead in the Tracks? The Vancouver Island Rail Story
It's a grand scheme that aims to rejuvenate a whopping 290 km of railway line
Putting Band-aids On Top of Band-aids
Mayor Wells argues that simply moving residents between motels without additional capacity or services is not a long-term solution for homelessness
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"
The Smiling Soul: Flying Phil's Legacy Lives in Parksville
Phil St. Luke's positivity and care leaves a lasting impact on his community
Community Talks: Shooting Up Near Puntledge Elementary
Facebook posting generates discussion and solutions
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
Want To Get Your Art Noticed?
Calling all Island creatives! Here's your chance to showcase your talent
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
Shout Out To The FlowerMan
The Valley's favourite bus driver
Alberni Indian Residential School Has Blood On Its Hands
At least 67 children died at Alberni Residential School
Locals Protest ShipBreaking, Where's the Enforcement?
Despite two years of public outcry, operation continues
Island Basketball Stars Bounce Through Hoops
The Hitaçu Hoops Championships had the basketball community and its fans roaring
Spandex, Food, Beer, Music, Film and Gears Collide in Cumberland
The first annual Stokefest MTB takes place in Cumberland on May 14-15
The Decade Went Fast
They're small, but all their action has helped keep Clayoquot, sound.
Meet Ucluelet's New Police Chief
Sgt. Jones is hoping to break down barriers and become a part of the community.
Get It Fixed At The Cumberland Repair Cafe
Fix electronics, jewelry, bikes, and more at a family-friendly event with sweet treats and recycling games
60-Year-Old Problem Being Fixed
Restoration of the old Field Sawmills site will have a huge positive impact on fish and wildlife
Are Internet Sleuth Groups the new 911?
Islanders are taking crime investigations into their own hands.
Setting Tourism On The Right Path
Meares Island Big Tree Trail a "work of love" for Tribal Parks Guardians
Big Stars On The Big Stage At Vancouver Island MusicFest
Don't miss this fantastic showcase of female musical talent, featuring Rickie Lee Jones, Bros. Landreth, and Galactic
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.
Cumberland's "Rainbow House" Will Help Get At-Risk Youths Off The Streets
The transitional home for homeless for at risk youth is the first of its kind in Canada
Showing Off An Island Legend
Discover the legacy of George Clutesi, a renowned artist and educator who made a huge impact on Vancouver Island
Why Are We Throwing Out Delicious Seafood?
Crabmeat is a delicacy – but it's been ending up in the garbage.
Battle of the Breweries, Island-Style
Keg Curling is catching on, what isn't better with beer?
Make Way For The Yuppies
The Cumberland Hotel bar is being replaced by 4-storey condo
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
Using Virtual Reality To Save Reality
Experience Clayoquot Sound without actually going to Clayoquot Sound
Local Contractor Refuses to be Project's "Token Indian"
"Community Benefit Agreement" is hurting Cowichan Contractors.
Too Often Women Aren't Taken As Serious Leaders, Valley Leaders Reflect
The last 50 years have changed the landscape for women in the Valley
Celebrate Port Alberni's Most Recent Olympians
These Olympians have a lot of local supporters, too
Comox Snowboarder Wins Gold At World Cup
Darcy Sharpe is back, and he's still got one heck of an edge
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
The Family Day Extravaganza You Don't Want to Miss
Everything your kids could possibly want to do, all in one place!
What's Going On With Crime in Port Alberni?
Frontline workers say supporting youth is key to changing the future
Photos: Mt. Washington is a Powder Wonderland
Sixty-seven cm snow in two days made the resort magical for skiers and photographers
Bones Of Crows – A Stunning Film You Don't Want To Miss
Free showings across the Island, and we've got the dates
Community Shows That Standing Up For One Another Works
Refugee holds down four jobs with non-profit social agencies in Courtenay
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.
Animal Rescue Seeing an Influx of Feathered Patients
Orange-breasted bird arrives in record numbers… Help keep them safe.
Alberni's Disappearing Playgrounds
Local parks are being closed, unfortunately, there are no replacements in sight
Port Alberni shelter to receive new management
PASS objects to getting kicked to the curb
Shawnigan Woman Pleads To Care For Her Orphaned Niece
Outdated immigration rules keep nine-year old from being cared for by family
The Ultimate Buy Local Guide
This non-profit links you with local independent farms, fishermen, and foragers
Bringing Life Through Food in Hospice
Chef proves amazing food is possible in care facilities
Local Dad Calls For Safer Roads
Dad says safer roads could have prevented son's accident
Islandlink Saves The Day With New Tofino Bus
New service bringing a sigh of relief for locals
Water Crisis Averted—For Now
You should still bring your own water, though
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
The Royals Get a Demo of Cutting-Edge VanIsle Tech
Open Oceans Robotics shows off its marine-life saving solar boats
She Shoots, She Scores—Big Time
Courtenay hockey player nabs dream spot on Team Canada
Military Physician Assistants Could Help Close Healthcare Gaps
If our province would let them
Annie Lennox Sings Praises Of VanIsle Dance Duo
The iconic pop legend gives her seal of approval to "Funkanometry"
Mosaic Lands Should Have Been Included in KFN Treaty Talks
All that's left are scraps of Crown land to put together an offer
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
How Do We Get Hydro When There's No Water?
BC Hydro says its power plants can weather the current drought
Earthquake Warning System A Go
Even seconds of warning make a difference
Hard Work From Unlikely Crew Helps Salmon To Thrive
Teamwork makes this salmon dream work
It's Not Just Your Grocery Bills That Are Skyrocketing
From $350M to $1.45 Billion, Cowichan Valley Hospital costs skyrocket
Childcare That Costs Less Than Lunch
Some Comox families will pay just $10 a day
Endangered Credibility on Endangered Species
Enviros have asked nice, and the NDP have ignored them
Scaling Up Hope, Work, and Community
Who do you know that's walking on the edge?
New International Doctor Plan is Way Overdue
We've had a whole lot of doctors available, we just weren't letting them work
Will The Bubble Burst?
1 in 10 Canadians with a mortgage are now paying only interest
A Little Light at Dark Time for the Homeless
Ecole Puntledge Park teacher Chantal Stefan combines a love of education and a sense of community service in the EDAS Project
Fans of Fungi Feeling the Drought Fallout
Unusually dry conditions had a big impact on the forest
Protection for Whales is Evaporating
Fin whales have lost their threatened status, but the threats they're facing may only be growing
Biologist Put The Comox Valley On The Bigfoot Map
Sold-out conference brought bigfoot believers to the Comox Valley last month to hear and share stories
Local MP Calls Out "Greedflation"
The "price freeze" isn't all that special afterall
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?
This Robot Could Solve a Host of Issues for VanIsle Towns
All it takes is one little science-powered composter
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
The Island's Real War Site
Back in the day, Tofino was on the front line
Down To The Wire
The K'omoks First Nation is close to finalizing a treaty and a process that started almost 30 years ago
Crisis Support Heading in a New Direction?
"There’s hopelessness and amazing hope in this topic”
Are Our Schools Safe?
We were told transmission wasn't really happening in schools, now we know that wasn't true
Going, Going … Gone?
It's hard to believe anything DFO says these days
This Ghost Town Stands Out From The Crowd
Welcome to Paldi!
Rain is Finally Here!
Too much of a good thing will always have consequences
Parasites, Yum
More on farmed salmon means more on your plate
Federal Government Says No To Youth Voting
The bill was defeated, but the kids aren't
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
UK Wildlife Filmmakers Give Vancouver Island the Royal Treatment
But do the animals really need names?
Help Shape Your Reading Rainbow
It's not just for kids
How Much is Too Much Blue Sky?
Farmers, fish, and forests have had enough
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
What Happens If Your Mayor Doesn't Get Paid Enough to Care?
In a lot of places, only one person wants the job
A Fox in the Musical Hen House
Cumberland singer/songwriter is a multi-instrumentalist who loves tinkering around in his home studiio
Capitalism + Activism – Politics = Patagonia
Not many billionaires give away $3 billion and don't want a tax receipt
If It Smells Like Shit, It Probably Is
Take Back Comox Valley reads like a poltical parody, but unfortunately it's not
The Queen is Dead, Weird Canadian-Royal Traditions Aren't.
A bunch of stuff we haven't had to pay any attention to for 70 years
Here's your Comox Council Candidates!
Your 2022 Elections Round Up
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
Investing in Pathway to Nursing Students
Access to Practical Nursing (APN) pathway program to help train more nurses on VanIsle
City Trying to Help Unhoused Community
Grant money is making a difference for some.
14-Year-Old Nets $10,000 Fish
14-Year-Old Nets $10,000 Fish
Join the Oyster Revolution!
Brent Pekau, "The Oysterman," loves a good schuck.
What We Love : Our Island Storms!
Snap! Crackle! And Pop!
Risking It All for the Perfect Facebook Photo
Don't make SAR come get you
Get Ready For Some Historic Beats!
Bringing the past to the present.
Local Turning Old Space Into "Kayaking Mecca of Canada"
New shared space shows off the history of kayaking and promotes its future
Tsolum River, One Giant Salmon Stew
Water has been reaching 28 degrees and fish can't take the heat.
The Unpopular Woman.
Alice Ravenhill – the complicated history of one of the Islands first advocates.
Fish Farms Out By 2025? Not Likel
The feds promised to rid BC coastal waters of floating fish farms by 2025
Strathcona Bug Update? They're Terrible
Dean Beaulac offers a sneak peek into the bug situation
Cumberland Cyclist Goes the Extra Mile for Her Late Father
She knows he'll be watching from one of his favourite places on VanIsle
We Need Farmers, Farmers Need Land, and Land is Expensive
If you want to love real food, this is the place to go
A Dazzling Encounter With a Gentle Giant Can Ruin Your Day—And Theirs
Unless you're ready to get tipped, stay away
Despite a Lawsuit, the Break Goes On
Baynes Sound community group refuses to be silenced
Comox's "Man of Mystery" Put the Town on the Map
Was he a Navy hero or a shuckster?
BC Hydro Pulses Great for Steelhead, Spicy for People
Watch out for high flows!
Cumberland Paramedic Goes Above and Beyond
The doctor shortage is hitting a lot of people but seniors often get forgotten in the discussion
Pandemic Home Buyers are Panicking
That new house key probably feels like an anchor
Why Say No to Farmed Salmon?
Farmed salmon is more than just bad for the fish, it's bad for you
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
Are Toxic Drugs Getting Worse?
Island Health says drug poisonings have spiked
Wild Pink Salmon Are Back!
Here's why it's such good news
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
The Slimy Underbelly of Choosing Premiers
Recent party leadership contests have been more like mud wrestling in a cesspool
Build It And They Will Come: The ʔapsčiik t̓ašii
Why sit in traffic when you can feel the wind in your hair?
The Logging Industry Costs Us $1 Million a Day
So why aren't our forests or logging industry thriving?
What's in a Name? Cumberland
Hipster town has a dangerous mining history
If the Tseshaht Find Buried Children, Who Will Be Held Accountable for Their Deaths?
Justice delayed is justice denied
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
Firing the CEO Won't Protect Ferry Workers from Getting COVID
Of course staff are missing, they're sick
Black Creek Runner Breaks Canadian Record…Again!
Cam Levins beat the odds and made a historic comeback
What the Heck is This? A Stone Donut?
Lots of folks chimed in on Facebook, but do you know what this is?
What is a Catalytic Converter and Why are They Being Stolen?
Every car person just rolled their eyes at this title, but have they checked their exhaust lately?
Dear Canadian Senators: Just Do Your Jobs, Okay?
Senators basically get the job for life
Breathtaking Artwork is Washed Away by the Tide
"It's a good life lesson, nothing is permanent."
A Dummy's Guide to Fixing the Housing Crisis
Leaders aren't doing much—maybe it's because they're landlords
There's Magic in Those Woods
Penicillin came from fungus almost century ago. Kapoose Creek hopes to find another game-changing medicine
What Can You Eat in the Forest?
This VanIsle Witch can teach you how to use the forest for food
Comox Cougar Breaks Hearts by Chowing Down on Endangered Marmots
Life at the bottom of the food chain is no picnic
The Worst Kept Secret in BC Is Now Public
Attorney General David Eby is the front-runner but the internal NDP tug-of-war is just beginning
What Do New BC Doctors Actually Want?
Hint: it's not a signing bonus
They Make You Giggle, But They Can Also Heal
Psilocybin has helped terminally ill people feel calm and connected at the end of their lives
Ferry Cancellations Between Nanaimo and Vancouver
One busted piston assembly makes for a lot of unhappy travellers
Why Canada Doesn't Need Abortion Laws
Abortions are medical care—full stop
Finding the Yee to his Haw
Local farmer will do anything for love
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
Are Ferry Cancellations Temporary Or Is This The New Normal?
BC Ferries ignored the warnings and now we're in this mess
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
The Forestry Service De-Fanged
40 years of intentional deregulation has left the forests ministry toothless
Honouring Alec Thomas
Through honouring the past, we can make a better future
Take a Walk, Read a Book, Change a Life
The story walks will be posted in Comox Valley parks until July 2nd
Inflation is Screwing Consumers and Corporate Canada Likes It
Corporate profiteering should be illegal and bad actors' profits taxed
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?
Did You Write This Note?
A real life hidden treasure!
Keeping It Cute In Cumberland
A new bylaw gives the village more power to crack down on nuisance neighbours
Bigger Fish Better at Pooping Out Plastic
New UVic study is a tiny bit of good news
Something's Fishy About Fish Farm Fans
Their ties to the industry raise suspicions about their opinion
Green Lawns—They're a Bit Weird, Aren't They?
We use drinking water to keep our lawns green
Tiny Homes With a Lot of Heart
How to make housing a Human Right
Comox Hero Laughs Her Way to Victory
Spreading laughter around Comox is what it's all about!
Spotlight: Tribal Parks Guardians
Go for a hike and come back transformed
Lame Duck Government Plans For Extreme Heat Events
A year after nearly 600 BC residents died during the heat dome, province tells local governments that they're in charge
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
How to Not Go Broke at Lee Valley When Doing Home DIY Projects
The SHED tool library makes it easier to get home projects done
VanIsle MP's Drug Bill Rejected, People Will Die As A Result
Folks who use drugs need care, not jail
Keltsmaht Kelp and a Life After Fish Farming
An Indigenous-owned kelp company is showing there's a different way in Clayoquot Sound
Could an Old School Become a New Home?
It was all support at the public hearing
Bringing Distant Family to a New Home
Families helping families
CBC Focuses on Drinking, Not Murder in Murder Case
IndigiNews is fed up—and they have every right to be
Ucluelet Doctor Working Side Gigs to Make Ends Meet?
VIHA saves Ucluelet clinic—for now
Don't Like Clotheslines? Look The Other Way
Many BC stratas have ridiculous bylaws banning clotheslines
Free Fallin'
A new report from the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance shows tourism and forestry have taken big hits over the past several years
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
Kill Trees, Kill Your Budget
The City of Courtenay isn't the Lorax, but right now it's speaking for the trees
Oh No, A New Fatal Flu Detected On The Island
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency warns that the bird flu is spreading globally and cases have been confirmed on VanIsle
Will He Stay, Or Will He Go (to Ireland)?
Horgan says energy 'has been flagging"
$3.5 Million Down, Millions to Go
“This is a fantastic opportunity to protect mature forests, wetlands and riparian areas on eastern Vancouver Island.”
North Island College Launches its Mental Health and Well-being Strategy
Rise-and-grind culture is not sustainable
Dog Lovers Making Way for Migratory Birds
This stretch of beach is for the birds—literally
Welcome Islanders to Mayvember
La Niña calls for more rain and cooler temperatures through May and into mid June
Hate Speech Sneaking into Port Alberni Homes
Port Alberni residents complain about racist and anti-vax propaganda being snuck into Alberni Valley News deliveries
It's Quirky, It's Cumberland, and It's Back On
Legendary Empire Days are back in Cumberland this May long weekend
Building a Housing Community Locals Are Proud Of
The housing crisis is Canada-wide, but the solutions can be local
Why is a Pro-Labour Government Silencing Health Care Workers?
Nurses are speaking out about conditions that affect you
With One of These, Who Needs a Car on the Pacific Rim?
You won't miss your car
This Community Sounds Like a Fairy Tale, But It's Real
Creekside Commons in Courtenay proves there's a different way to look at housing
Salvage Becomes Floating Dream House
It's amazing what you can build with stuff you find lying around
Why Folks Are Freaking Out a Bit Right Now
It's not just you, it's everywhere
Flotilla For Fish Farm-Free Waters
Indigenous leaders and their allies gathered in Tofino to say "NO" to fish farms
There's Plenty of Water in the Tank
Couldn't we all use a bit of good news?
Is BC's 'Alert Ready' System Ready…For More Alerts?
Get ready for an alert system that actually works?
Old Church Theatre Features New Sounds—And Some Old Favourites
Spring has sprung, and so have the tunes
The Iconic Comox Glacier Could Melt Away by 2050
VanIsle’s glaciers are disappearing—and fast!
Closing Clinic Part of Bigger Problem
Another symptom of a system in crisis
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
Best Small Town: Ucluelet Up for Top Spot in BC
It's east meets west in the CBC small town challenge
Union Bay Shipbreaker Doesn't Seem to Give a Ship
Isn't this illegal?
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
Are You Ready for an Unforgettable Night?
Another incredible artist visits the Island, but only for one night
Is Ucluelet the Best in BC?
Go vote for Ucluelet in CBC's best small town competition
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
Tall Tree Place Now One Step Closer to Shovels in the Ground
"We know we want this project," said Councillor Vickey Brown
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 Moon Over Comox Glacier
That hint of pink is the sunrise
Rrrrrr Matey, There Be Pirates
Rockhounds took turns guessing what this could be
Parksville Air Ambulances Now Have Blood on Board
Paramedics who serve VanIsle are now better equipped to respond to emergencies
Build It … And They Will Come
There are some growing pains, but the trails are still awesome
Building Connection Between the Quays
The 3.5 km path will connect Harbour Quay with Victoria Quay
The Heaviest Deadlift Ever
He's so strong he breaks records by accident
A Legend is Coming Back to MusicFest
Taj Mahal is the best of the best
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
Kayaking Your Way Through The Big One
Imagine kayaking through an earthquake?
Get Ready for Summer Camp
When you ask your kids how their day was, they'll say great!
Murder Hornets Need Love Too
Why go to the hornets when you can bring the hornets to you?
What's In A Name? Tofino
Vincente Tofiño never even saw Long Beach
Tsunami Warning? Hike to High Ground!
Port Alberni is hosting an event to teach folks what to do in an emergency
Investing in the Little Ones in Port Alberni
Universal daycare is a big boost to the economy
What We Love: Tofino from Above
A small town on the edge of paradise
Tourism Dollars Flow Into Ahousaht Rivers
Fish come back if you give them a chance
What We Love: Surprise Whales
Comox Valley Wildlife Sightings see a lot of wildlife, but they weren't expecting this
The Find of a Lifetime
Royston resident found a piece of history in his yard
What We Love: Holy Cow Trail
The trail runs through Mosaic's partial cut zone
Regional District Said, "No No No!"
Regional District seeks court injunction against shipbreaker for violating bylaw
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
A New Ritual Begins on Valentine's Day
Finns are among the happiest people on earth, so perhaps we could learn something about their rituals about health and wellness
West Coast Boating Can Be a Dangerous Game
A water taxi carrying six people crashed into rocks near Tofino seriously injuring four people
What We Love: Humpback Whales that Jump Out of the Ocean
Humpbacks are making a comeback in the region
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
30-Day Drawing Challenge Brings Out the Artists
The challenge is hosted every year by Comox Valley Arts
Pothole Pandemic
Storms and changing temperatures have wreaked havoc on Island roads
Watch: VanIsle Storm Cams Give Front Row Access
May the storm in your heart be reflected on the cam
Need a Boost To Avoid the Winter Blues, Try a Finnish Sauna
Two Comox Valley entrepreneurs have launched sauna business on VanIsle
The Highs and Lows of Dr. Bonnie Henry
The halo can only last so long when you stop doing your job
What the Hell is an Arctic Outflow?
Cold, dense air from the arctic blows down into northern BC and Alberta, where it picks up speed because the land is so flat
WATCH: The Banana Man Drags a Drone to the Top of Mount Gibson
Get there quick as it might be logged soon
A New Doctor in the House
The old guard at Comox council could be challenged by a progressive majority with the election of Dr. Jonathan Kerr
Comox Valley Senior Crushes the Competition in California
Smith didn't start training until she was in her late 50s
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.
We're Number One?
This is not the championship title we want
Look Out Tesla, Here Comes the Might-E Truck
This VanIsle-based company is doing something very unique – making EVs on Vancouver Island
Canada's Auditor General Finds "Systemic Problems" on Farms
Canada's Auditor-General gives feds a failing grade for its treatment of migrant farmworkers
We Have Spent Millions, and the Problems Keep Coming
BC Judge ruled police had interfered with people’s civil liberties and the freedom of the press
Snow Is Falling, Slopes Are Calling
Sharpen your edges, and start limbering up, this could be a ski season to remember
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
Will it Stay or Will It Go?
BC Ferries has to keep its pollution local, no more sending it overseas
This Cumberland Body Builder is Buffer Than You
Her big win means she's a pro now
BC's Floodplain Maps Suck
If we want to climate-proof the Island, we need flood maps from this century
WATCH: A Moment of Zen at Virgin Falls
Drone footage of Virgin Falls is as close as you'll get right now
This Was No Cat In The Hat
A Comox resident got a shock last week when their home security camera caught a cougar snooping around the backyard
Arrowsmith Search & Rescue Save the Day Again
When the going gets tough, the tough put on their hip waders
Comox Woman Pokes Holes in the Patriarchy
Dana Collins has been named to the Women's Executive Network's Top 100 List of the most powerful women in Canada
Cumberland-Based Company is Building a Better Bike
The company is growing fast and selling high end mountain bike frames to customers around the world
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
Bamfield is Finally Getting Its New Sealed Road
It's a first for BC—an Indigenous community is leading on this huge and important infrastructure project
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
Beloved Mother Whale Sets Off for Hawaii
A huge group of local boaters saved Pinky from a trap that would have put her life in danger
Atmospheric River Targeting VanIsle – So It'll Be Wet This Weekend, Real Wet
It's time to get your Gortex out, and if your in a flood zone maybe your kayak
Record-breaking Year for Pinks in the Tsolum
Volunteers counted more than 155,000 pinks in the watershed
Death Row Dog Gets Sprung
The case lasted months, but the judge decided Bronx wasn't a risk to the public
BC Hydro Turns the Puntledge Into Paddlers' Paradise
Go time for kayakers happens only 20 or so days a year
Watch Local Pro Rider Shred a Trail He Built
Prepare to be awed by the stunning visuals and sounds of this new mountain biking video
FX Mini-Series Shōgun Transforms Ucluelet
Making movies is big business, and it's getting bigger on WestIsle
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
Did You Know There was Human Shit in Brooklyn Creek? Comox Staff Did
Your gut isn't the only thing that's leaking
They Might Be Cute, But They Eat Their Young
Common wall lizards, native to the Mediterranean, are invading Vancouver Island
How the Word "Fvck" on a T-Shirt Started a Whole New Business
Share your culture and your feelings on your shirt
Courtenay-Alberni Candidates Eye The Finish Line
Gord Johns is digging into local issues, but other candidates stick to party talking points
Rainy Forecast Puts a Damper on Ucluelet Soap Box
Kids big and small will have to wait for the Soap Box Derby
Has American-style COVID Fury Come to VanIsle? Anti-Vaxxer Threatens Cumberland Pub Owner
Minimizing or denying the potential violence of these anti-vax extremists is a grave mistake.
It's Do or Die Time for Island Rail
Island rail buffs won this round, but they now only have 18 months to make rail happen again
Campfires Are Back in the Comox Valley
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!
It Looks Like It Is Not Just Microsoft That Has "Catastrophic Failures"
BC Ferries' first LNG-powered ship is in dry dock at Tsawwassen for major repairs
Help Arrowsmith Search and Rescue Match Big Donation
An anonymous donor is matching all money raised up to $20,000 this month
Will Your Kids Be Safe From COVID-19 at School?
BC teachers ask for five things to be done in BC schools to keep kids healthy
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
Comox Valley Dog Whisperer Has Saved More Than 20 Bad Dogs – Can He Save Bronx?
Bronx's former owner says the dog shouldn't be put down because of the owner's mistakes
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
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
Tough Summer for Salmon in the Comox Valley
The whole Island is now in Drought Level 5, also known as "the worst it can get"
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 Buying a Local Forest Is Like Taking 300 Cars off the Road
The Cumberland Community Forest Society wins a carbon capture award from the Comox Valley Regional District
2021 Election Courtenay-Alberni Cheat Sheet
The bike-riding Gord Johns faces off against a military vet and a career DFO bureaucrat
Man Jumps into Pool of Shit to Save a Drowning Deer
Quick action by Comox Valley residents saves a fawn deep in the do-do
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
Airline Full of "Firsts" Makes First Flight to Qualicum
Feel good about your next flight to YVR
It's Simple Folks – Go As Fast As You Can Downhill On a Bike
The triumphant return of the Dodge City Enduro
A Casual Question Ended Up Saving the Lady Rose
The new owners say it's "destiny"
Step Aside Comox Valley, Here Comes Port Alberni
Old industry town is getting a new lease on life
Will Conservative Candidate Mary Lee Tackle VanIsle's Challenges?
Her slogan is "Secure the Future." We have a few questions about how she plans to do that
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
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
Rain, Rain Flow Today, Then Come Again Another Day
Time to Save Water in Royston, Cumberland so think twice before hosing down your driveway
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
Amazing 1,300-Year-Old Technology Found Hidden in Comox Harbour
Reviving the ancient technology could help save an iconic species
Who's to Blame for the Green Party's Implosion?
Elizabeth May's leadership — or lack thereof — needs a closer look
Greens AWOL on Federal Indigenous Issues
For the first time in 14 years, the Green Party of Canada has no Indigenous Affairs critic. What gives?
Drive-In Movie Comes to Courtenay-Comox
Take the kids to see Abominable at the Comox Valley Fair Grounds
Hydro Will Triple Water Released to Help Steelhead
Migrating steelhead need a boost to get over the falls on the Ash River
It's Going to Be Hot, Hot, Hot Says Environment Canada Heat Alert
Comox Valley and Campbell River will swelter through Sunday
Beat the Heat this Weekend in Comox
Hot enough for ya?
The Garlic Festival is Back!
Better break out the mouthwash
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
Mary Lee Announced as Courtney-Alberni Conservative Candidate
Air traffic controller wants to represent Courtenay—Alberni in Ottawa
The Premier That Cried Wolf
Kenney’s Public Inquiry is a political witch hunt that violates basic legal safeguards, finds no wrongdoing, but supports dangerous conspiracy theories
Let Me Guess – Men Made This Bikini Rule
International sport governing body makes fool of itself over bikini bottom blunder
Random Flyer to Teens Led to Village's Action on Climate
Inspired by Council of Canadians pamphlet Cumberland youths decide to do something about climate change
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
Think About it – Big Trees Are More Valuable Left Standing
Port Renfrew shows the economic upside of keeping old-growth standing
Who Saved the Tsolum River?
Cleaning up the toxic legacy of the short-lived Mount Washington copper mine is a testament to what dogged community effort can achieve
#Vanlife Summer? Vancouver Island Locals Prepare for a Different Approach.
Thinking of visiting Tofino this summer? You better book accommodation first
A Growing Concern in Comox
Who would have guessed that Comox would be the home of a $28 million state-of-the art cannabis research facility?
Vancouver Island – The Next Biosphere Destination?
Tourism Vancouver Island seeks UNESCO’s Biosphere Destination to jump start tourism
Comox Farmers are Leading the Way
From industrial to holistic farming, the Smith brothers lived the change
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
Happy Hikers
A century of trailblazing gets award
Tofino says Bon Voyage to Beach Fires
Tofino tackles excessive beach fire burning
Ucluelet Goes Green
Ucluelet is walking the talk on sustainability