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Giving Back Made Easy: New Guide on Supporting the Homeless
Where compassion meets action: locals asked and grassroots workers answered
What We Love: Humpback Whales On A Misty Morning
This natural grey scale image looks like true Island cinema
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
Campbell River School District Unveils Plan for New Childcare Centers
Seven elementary schools to welcome before and after-school childcare
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.
Van Isle Continues To Break Heat Records
Sunny Summer days are welcome, but rising temperatures are causing lots of problems
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!
Forgotten Demo Tape Finds New Life
Band member decided to finish album to commemorate lead singer
Words of Pain and Healing: Acclaimed Writer Finds Her Voice After Tragedy
After the tragic loss of her daughter, the poet couldn't write. However, she has recently picked up her pen again, bringing hope to her readers.
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
Changing the Tide For Pride In Campbell River
From a couple of little booths to a bustling celebration, Campbell River Pride is growing
What We Love: Lakes Near Gold River
What's better than soft light falling over the mountains, as viewed from a lake
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
Fire in Courtenay? You're in Good Hands.
Courtenay's Deputy Fire Chief takes silver in FireFit Championships
"Ukee's Artist" Gets First Solo Show
At 70 years old, this local icon is just getting started
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
Positive Changes in North Island Healthcare, but Challenges Remain, Says Dr. Armogam
Communities' fight for care is finally gaining traction
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
From Dirt to Dollars: How Cumberland's Trails are Boosting the Local Economy
Cumberland believes in bikes
From Hell to Harmony: The Story of Sointula, a Utopian Adventure!
Saunas and solidarity: Sointula's unique beginnings didn't quite go to plan.
Racers Set, Ready, Go, On Ultimate Watercraft Challenge
Nearly half who start don't finish the Race To Alaska
Community Talks: Shooting Up Near Puntledge Elementary
Facebook posting generates discussion and solutions
Oh, No! There's Smoke In The Air
An out of control wildfire near Sayward is filling the air over Vancouver Island
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
April Showers Bring Mays Flowers
Annual Art and Bloom Festival is back at Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens
2,000 Fish Die After Creek Contamination
Suspected pollutants cause mass fish die off
See Some Monsters This May Long
They're back in action, and you're gonna hear them roar
What We Love: Dolphins Frolicking in Blackfish Sound
Blackfish Sound isn't just for orcas
The Last Of Us…Bats?
The HBO/Max TV series might not be that far off after all
Shout Out To The FlowerMan
The Valley's favourite bus driver
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
Locals Protest ShipBreaking, Where's the Enforcement?
Despite two years of public outcry, operation continues
"Live Streets" Bring New Life Downtown
Campbell River event is more than meets the eye
Spandex, Food, Beer, Music, Film and Gears Collide in Cumberland
The first annual Stokefest MTB takes place in Cumberland on May 14-15
10-Year-Old Hosting "Shimmer Party" For Homeless
Campbell River girl coming up with new ideas to help community
Healthcare System Has North Islanders Rallying for Change
Residents are fed up with the unreliable healthcare service
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
Master Teaches Tricks Of The Trade
Picking Locks and Tying Knots, when was the last time you learned a useful renegade skill?
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
Replacing Old Macdonald
Young Agrarians help the next generation of farmers access affordable farmland
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
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
What We Love: Kayaking at Storey's Beach
A flock of sea birds makes a sunset paddle near Port Hardy memorable
Photographer Captures Mind-Blowing Herring Spawn, Makes Us Wonder if Our Own Births Were This Spectacular
Photos capture the natural wonder of male herrings fertilizing female eggs
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
Dramatic Changes To Healthcare in Port Hardy
Dr. Nataros vs Island Health takes an unexpected turn
Tahsis Tug-of-War
Tensions are high on Tahsis Council after censuring of Councillor
Debate Rages in Powell River Over Name Change
For some, a name change is a necessary step toward reconciliation, while others are fiercely opposed.
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
Pay to Play In Mowachaht/Muchalaht Territory
The Mowachaht/Muchalaht now charge a fee to hike the Nootka Trail.
Realtors Are Taking a Cold Shower
The wake up call for them is good news for buyers.
I Bet Your Wages Haven't Gone Up This Much.
Canada’s 100 richest CEOs made on average $14.3 million in 2021
The Little Train That Can't
More studies and talks to come about the future of Island Rail
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
Grow Your Own: Port Hardy Library Launches New Seed Sharing Project
Local library is lending seeds to support local green thumbs
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.
Comox Snowboarder Wins Gold At World Cup
Darcy Sharpe is back, and he's still got one heck of an edge
The Family Day Extravaganza You Don't Want to Miss
Everything your kids could possibly want to do, all in one place!
New Funding Calms Some, But NorthIsle ER Doc Calls For Resignations
“It’s sort of like buying airplanes but not hiring pilots.”
Photos: Mt. Washington is a Powder Wonderland
Sixty-seven cm snow in two days made the resort magical for skiers and photographers
Students Planting Seeds for the Future
Do you know more about native plants than a fifth grader?
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
Slide on Snow on a Piece of Art
K'omoks carver collaborates with local ski and snowboard maker
A Ship Carrying Comedians Sank. Believe it or Not, Funny Business Ensued
What would you do if you found a floating tickle trunk?
Animal Rescue Seeing an Influx of Feathered Patients
Orange-breasted bird arrives in record numbers… Help keep them safe.
Meet The Mariner Who Moves Solintula's Most Precious Cargo
Tribe's been ferrying the kids of Alert Bay for 20 years.
Island Health, Ministry Dragging Feet on NorthIsle Healthcare Crisis
Hospitals closures, fuel calls for allowing physician assistants to practice in BC
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 Hardy Doctor Offers to Pay for Help Out of His Own Pocket
Dr. Alex Nataros is desperate enough to fund physician assistant salary himself.
Watch VIDEO: Heroes Rescue Whale Near Port Hardy
Someone's prawn traps caught something a whole lot bigger
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.
Looking To Give Back This Year?
Become a local hero
Drug Poisoning Overdose Warning
Campbell Riverites can get their drugs tested
Local Dad Calls For Safer Roads
Dad says safer roads could have prevented son's accident
Victor's Secret Supermodels Strut Their Stuff
All proceeds go to local cancer patients
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
Water Crisis Averted—For Now
You should still bring your own water, though
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
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
The Royals Get a Demo of Cutting-Edge VanIsle Tech
Open Oceans Robotics shows off its marine-life saving solar boats
DFO's License Buy-Back Could Be a Boondoggle
The fisheries union says the license retirement program is not a just transition
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
Washington State Did It—Why Can't We?
A 2017 disaster dumped more than 250,000 Atlantic salmon into Washington State waters
Mosaic Lands Should Have Been Included in KFN Treaty Talks
All that's left are scraps of Crown land to put together an offer
How Do We Get Hydro When There's No Water?
BC Hydro says its power plants can weather the current drought
Ski Resort Celebrates Opening Day—With a Water Shortage
The 2022 droght isn't over yet
It's Not Just Your Grocery Bills That Are Skyrocketing
From $350M to $1.45 Billion, Cowichan Valley Hospital costs skyrocket
North Islanders Say Enough is Enough
The NorthIsle's healthcare crisis is getting worse and worse
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
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
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
Will Aquaculture Solve our Seafood Problems? Not Likely, Say These UBC Researchers
Have we maxed out farmed fish?
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
The NDP's Party Leadership Race Stinks
Daivd Eby waltzes his way to becoming NDP leader
Local MP Calls Out "Greedflation"
The "price freeze" isn't all that special afterall
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
Co-op To The Rescue
The recently-opened Gold River Village Co-op now gives Gold River-ites a local option for groceries
Down To The Wire
The K'omoks First Nation is close to finalizing a treaty and a process that started almost 30 years ago
The Good, the Bad, and the Money
New doctors have said BC's fee-for-service model keeps them from becoming family docs
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
New Forestry Council Looking at High Value Instead of High Volume
The forestry industry is more diverse than you might think
This Ghost Town Stands Out From The Crowd
Welcome to Paldi!
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
Rain is Finally Here!
Too much of a good thing will always have consequences
Federal Government Says No To Youth Voting
The bill was defeated, but the kids aren't
Prices Just Keep Going Up for Ferry Riders
Can we get away from gas yet?
Should School Educate Our Kids About The World?
Ask this question if you don't want them learning the hard stuff from the internet
Help Shape Your Reading Rainbow
It's not just for kids
The Triple Dip
It’s not an ice cream cone
How Much is Too Much Blue Sky?
Farmers, fish, and forests have had enough
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
Hand Over the Money!
Opioid settlement money should be used to make safe injection sites safer
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
Here's your Campbell River Council Candidates!
Your 2022 Elections Round Up
Here's your Comox Council Candidates!
Your 2022 Elections Round Up
Canadian COVID Deaths As Bad As WWII
Is it coming for you?
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.
Why is Port Alice Killing So Many Bears?
People's lack of care is killing bears.
Join the Oyster Revolution!
Brent Pekau, "The Oysterman," loves a good schuck.
A Great Big Fire
In 1938, a massive fire destroyed logging camps, farms, thousands of hectares of old growth and nearly burned Campbell River and Courtenay
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
All are welcome here.
It's time to book your spot!
What We Love – Recycled Mats With a Story!
These hand woven mats are perfect for patio season!
Salmon Are Complicated. Humans are … Never Mind
Salmon love a cool, wet spring and colder ocean temperatures
Four Doctors Down, Three To Go?
Only three doctors left for all of Port Hardy.
Get Ready For Some Historic Beats!
Bringing the past to the present.
Tsolum River, One Giant Salmon Stew
Water has been reaching 28 degrees and fish can't take the heat.
Communities Rally to Raise Money for Police Dog Heaven
What started out as a friendly RCMP rivalry became a multi-city competition.
Our Favourite Ocean Celebrities Spotted Together!
Now, why they're together? That's the real question
The Unpopular Woman.
Alice Ravenhill – the complicated history of one of the Islands first advocates.
Remembering Loss and Fighting for a Future
International Overdose Awareness Day highlights a tragic problem
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
This Week in BC Ferries Nonsense
This never-ending story would be funny if it weren't so frustrating
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
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
Comox's "Man of Mystery" Put the Town on the Map
Was he a Navy hero or a shuckster?
What Happens When Lightning Strikes Zeballos?
With no fire department, folks in this NorthIsle village have to face the heat themselves
Big Timber Bailed on Tahsis, But Chocolate is Forever
This chocolatier proves this tiny town is about way more than timber
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
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?
Are Toxic Drugs Getting Worse?
Island Health says drug poisonings have spiked
You Can Get Monkeypox on the Island, But Not the Vaccine
"Vulnerable populations" are in fact the entire population
Wild Pink Salmon Are Back!
Here's why it's such good news
It's Time to Upgrade Your Girls Night Out
A simple concept to have fun and give back in a big way
The Slimy Underbelly of Choosing Premiers
Recent party leadership contests have been more like mud wrestling in a cesspool
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
What's in a Name? Cumberland
Hipster town has a dangerous mining history
Heat Dome 2: Dome Harder?
Can the healthcare system keep up with the heatwave?
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 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
Geoducks—If You Know, You Know
They're big, they're weird, and they're delicious
A Dummy's Guide to Fixing the Housing Crisis
Leaders aren't doing much—maybe it's because they're landlords
A 7-Year-Old Beat You to the Summit
She'd outgrown all our BC hikes, so she headed to Africa
Our Orcas: Thriving or Surviving?
New babies are a sign of hope, but they need salmon fast
What Can You Eat in the Forest?
This VanIsle Witch can teach you how to use the forest for food
One $150 Million Settlement Down, 39 More to Go
Drug companies need to take responsibility, but they're only part of the problem
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
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
Finding the Yee to his Haw
Local farmer will do anything for love
Are Ferry Cancellations Temporary Or Is This The New Normal?
BC Ferries ignored the warnings and now we're in this mess
The Tom Brady of Campbell River
His big break was beating Nanaimo in the Vancouver Island Midget Titles
The Forestry Service De-Fanged
40 years of intentional deregulation has left the forests ministry toothless
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
Did You Write This Note?
A real life hidden treasure!
Homeowners and the Hum of Mortgage Anxiety
Interest rates are going to keep going up
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
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
Green Lawns—They're a Bit Weird, Aren't They?
We use drinking water to keep our lawns green
Comox Hero Laughs Her Way to Victory
Spreading laughter around Comox is what it's all about!
Is Island Health Ready to Face the Music in Port McNeill?
A little people power could go a long way
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
Turning Wounds Into Wisdom
“I was very emotional when I realized what it was for…it really moved my spirit to be recognized"
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
How NorthIsle is Supporting Ukraine: MP Tells NATO
Ukrainian leaders show great strength and ask for more help for their people
Bringing Distant Family to a New Home
Families helping families
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
CBC Focuses on Drinking, Not Murder in Murder Case
IndigiNews is fed up—and they have every right to be
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"
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
Kill Trees, Kill Your Budget
The City of Courtenay isn't the Lorax, but right now it's speaking for the trees
Man Needs New Briefs After Aggressive Bear Encounter, Two Bears End Up Dead
Seriously, keep your garbage inside
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.”
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
North Island College Launches its Mental Health and Well-being Strategy
Rise-and-grind culture is not sustainable
A Doctor Diagnoses BC’s Doctor Troubles
Are more doctors the only solution?
Welcome Islanders to Mayvember
La Niña calls for more rain and cooler temperatures through May and into mid June
Raise Your Spirits in Spirit Square
Forget about the weather and go to Spirit Square. You'll be happy you did
It's Quirky, It's Cumberland, and It's Back On
Legendary Empire Days are back in Cumberland this May long weekend
Big Boost for Small But Mighty Arts Organizations
New funding can make the arts more accessible to everyone
Why is a Pro-Labour Government Silencing Health Care Workers?
Nurses are speaking out about conditions that affect you
Port McNeill Emergency Room Forced to Close This Weekend
Medical staff and services on NorthIsle continue to struggle
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
Don't Break Your Arm in Port Alice
If you need an x-ray in Port Alice, you'll need to go somewhere else
Why Folks Are Freaking Out a Bit Right Now
It's not just you, it's everywhere
Port Hardy Fire Gear Destined for Ukraine
Fire and rescue groups on VanIsle are banding together to help folks in Ukraine
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?
BC Government Sued Over Lack of Climate Action Reporting
Is the BC government catfishing the public on climate action?
Old Church Theatre Features New Sounds—And Some Old Favourites
Spring has sprung, and so have the tunes
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
The Iconic Comox Glacier Could Melt Away by 2050
VanIsle’s glaciers are disappearing—and fast!
Is This What Wild Salmon Feel Like?
Sea lice from factory fish farms are infecting wild salmon, and folks are pissed about it
Comox Valley Farmer's Market Celebrates a Milestone Year
Pull up a hay bale and get ready to chow down
Cortes Crew Gets Ready to Square Off with Mosaic
Sometimes your best weapons are maps, data, and heart
Look, Easter Orcas!
Lucky onlookers got up close and personal as Transient Killer Whales swam through the Comox marina
Get Ready to Rock!
BYOLC—bring your own lawn chair
Health Care Coming Closer to Home?
Comox Strathcona hospital board considering rural, First Nations grants
Gold River is Now Fully Charged
Keep that EV running
Union Bay Shipbreaker Doesn't Seem to Give a Ship
Isn't this illegal?
Are You Ready for an Unforgettable Night?
Another incredible artist visits the Island, but only for one night
What's In A Name? Cortes Island
Cortesians can thank Cortez the Killer for their island's name
How's Your Housing?
Be part of the survey to learn more about how folks keep a roof above their heads
Tall Tree Place Now One Step Closer to Shovels in the Ground
"We know we want this project," said Councillor Vickey Brown
What We Love: The Moon Over Comox Glacier
That hint of pink is the sunrise
What We Love: The Full Moon Over Woss
The full moon over the forest was spectacular, and tough to capture!
Rrrrrr Matey, There Be Pirates
Rockhounds took turns guessing what this could be
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?
What We Love: Sneaky Karst Caves
Did you hear the little glurp when the stick went in?
Build It … And They Will Come
There are some growing pains, but the trails are still awesome
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
Keeping Track of the Gas
No, not that kind of gas
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
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?
Could Regular Outdoor Shows be Coming to Port McNeil?
Local talent could have a new home by next summer
And The Winner Is …
It's like Dragon's Den for Campbell River
Talent Gets a Funding Boost on NorthIsle
During COVID lots of groups struggled to keep the lights on
Is There a New Gold Rush in Gold River?
This kind of mining still needs a lot of power
World-Class Dance Right Here at Home
Who needs Paris when you can see top notch dancers in Alert Bay?
A 100 Years Later, Port Alice is Booming Again
The town grew by 11 percent over the last five years.
Not Every Commercial Fishery is Destructive
DFO has shut down the spawn-on-kelp fishery and the Heiltsuk Nation is pissed
What We Love: Chrome Island Lighthouse
Since 1891, the lighthouse has navigated boats around Deep Bay, Denman Island, and Hornby Island
Carrot/Rotary Park is Getting an Upgrade
Good news for folks with small bladders
Golden Moment for Campbell River Snowboarder
No one else could keep up with him
Regional District Said, "No No No!"
Regional District seeks court injunction against shipbreaker for violating bylaw
'Namgis Nation Tells Province They'll Make Their Own Old Growth Plans
Why protect a little when you can protect a lot?
Valley Residents Stand Together Against the Reality of War
Comox Valley residents planning big rally in support of Ukraine this Saturday
Running 600 km for Wounded Warriors
Sometimes the heroes in our lives need a hero themselves
Slugs of Special Concern
Although they're not cute like polar bears or as powerful as Orcas, the Haida Gwaii slug needs to be protected from extinction if we want our forests to…
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
What We Love: Sunrise Over Port Hardy Bay
Sun breaks through Beaver Harbour Park
Get Yourself a Cleaner Fire
Grassroots is helping folks on NorthIsle get cleaner burning stoves
What We Love: Moonrise over Mt. Cain
Mt. Cain is beautiful but don't tell anyone
Campbell River Skier Crash Lands in Big Air
"Not my best day," he said on Instagram
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
When Does a Walk Become a Hike?
It depends on how much you sweat
What We Love: Sunrise
Beautiful shot from Malahat Viewpoint
Minister Murray Makes Some Mad, Pleases Many More
Some conservation groups believe the science says government must do more to protect this important fish species
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
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 – Comox Valley
The Valley offers something for every taste
VanIsle's Top Survivalist
Former city girl said so long to the American dream life to live off the land
30-Day Drawing Challenge Brings Out the Artists
The challenge is hosted every year by Comox Valley Arts
So Many Whales!
But Resident Orca numbers are down
Four More Coastal First Nations Defer Old-Growth Logging
The province proposed an old-growth plan last November
Need a Boost To Avoid the Winter Blues, Try a Finnish Sauna
Two Comox Valley entrepreneurs have launched sauna business on VanIsle
Is Shipbreaking Business Polluting Bayes Sound?
Citizens say pollution from ship-breaking operation could threaten lucrative shellfish industry
The Power's On Again On The Northwest Coast
Folks in Tahsis, Zeballos, Ehattesaht FN, and Nuchatlaht FN had no power for days
Five Rescued from Snowy Danger in Strathcona Park
Comox Valley SAR team trudged through blizzards and an avalanche warning to save five people and two dogs in one day
Winter on the Streets Doesn't Make for a Very Merry Christmas
Homelessness in the Comox Valley has jumped 75% during the pandemic
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
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
NorthIsle Winter Wonderland Images: December 2021
Islanders capture the beauty of the island in seasonal photos
Surfing the East Side
It's not for everyone, but some dedicated surfers line up to carve waves on the east side
We're Number One?
This is not the championship title we want
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?
Snow Is Falling, Slopes Are Calling
Sharpen your edges, and start limbering up, this could be a ski season to remember
Will it Stay or Will It Go?
BC Ferries has to keep its pollution local, no more sending it overseas
Living The Winter Dream, Without the Corporate Logos
For more than 30 years, the non-profit run Mount Cain has been delivering big time ski memories
This Cumberland Body Builder is Buffer Than You
Her big win means she's a pro now
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
BC's Floodplain Maps Suck
If we want to climate-proof the Island, we need flood maps from this century
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
Big Storm Means No Power for Thousands
Are you prepared for storm season?
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
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
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
Shred the Gnar with Custom Planks
Local couple uses local yellow cedar and Douglas fir to craft beautiful boards
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
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?
Two People Saved from Flaming Boat
Spoiler alert: the boat sank
March in Port Hardy for Orange Shirt Day on September 30
"Be together today for our children tomorrow"
Did You Know There was Human Shit in Brooklyn Creek? Comox Staff Did
Your gut isn't the only thing that's leaking
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
A Better Playground for All Kids in Gold River
Now every kid will have an equal opportunity to enjoy themselves
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.
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…
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 on NorthIsle
Now we can warm up on those chilly nights
Campfires Are Back in the Comox Valley
Now we can warm up on those chilly nights
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
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
Close Call on the Colonel
Two injured climbers rescued after a fall on one VanIsle's biggest mountains
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…
The Scariest Reason Why You Need to Save Water Right Now
Imagine this happened and there was no water left?
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
How Come Our Governments Aren't Treating Opioid Deaths as a Major Crisis?
Island Health warns Comox Valley and Campbell River residents about a recent spike in drug overdose
Canada Has Bailed on Afghanistan, But People on VanIsle Haven't
But a Comox Valley Photographer and a Syrian Refugee Are Doing What They Can
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"
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
Miraculous Marmots Make Marbled Meadows Move
Once down to 27, the endangered Vancouver Island marmot now numbers 200 in the wild
How Do You Charge an Electric Ferry?
New hybrid ferries will start running in the Gulf Islands by 2022
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
It's Simple Folks – Go As Fast As You Can Downhill On a Bike
The triumphant return of the Dodge City Enduro
How Some Barbed Wire, Fish Guts and Hair Linked Generations of Grizzly Bears and Humans Together
Bear families and human families may have overlapped for thousands of years
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
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
Is Climate Change Bringing Dangerous New Bacteria to VanIsle?
And a Denman Island man is fighting for his life
Bad Timing for a Boil Water Advisory in Port McNeill
There's poop in the water
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?
Rain, Rain Flow Today, Then Come Again Another Day
Time to Save Water in Royston, Cumberland so think twice before hosing down your driveway
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
Island Locations Featured in Apple+ TV Series
Campbell River locals look forward to watching nearby landmarks on screen again when season two of See airs in a couple of weeks
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
Drive-In Movie Comes to Campbell River
Take the kids to see Raya and the Last Dragon at Saratoga Speedway
Healthy, Fresh Food in Hospitals — What a Concept?
A pilot project will increase the amount of local food served in hospitals. But can it improve the taste?
Campbell River Rower Helps Bring Home Olympic Gold
Avalon Wasteneys helps Canadians clinch gold by less than one second
It's Going to Be Hot, Hot, Hot Says Environment Canada Heat Alert
Comox Valley and Campbell River will swelter through Sunday
Locals Rally to Feed Baby Eagles
The big babies flew the coop in the heatwave
Beat the Heat this Weekend in Comox
Hot enough for ya?
More High-Speed Internet Coming to North Isle
5G coming to Campbell River, Port McNeill, and Port Hardy this year
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
One Down, One to Go – Campbell River Olympians Pursuing Podium in Tokyo
Triathlete Matthew Sharpe disappointed by finish but rower Avalon Wasteneys keeps dream alive
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
Pretty Plant is Killing Native Species
This purple plant is pretty, but it's actually kind of terrible
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
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
Orcas Appear During Residential School Memorial
As drummers led a song honouring the 215 graves four orcas suddenly appeared
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
Water Quality and the Problem With Private Land Loggers
Private land logging needs stronger rules to protect drinking water and prevent the export of jobs along with raw logs
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?
Converting Waste to Garden Compost
Pilot garbage collection program will save money, reduce pollution, produce compost and generate cash
Got the Goat
Grizzly bear goes after goats at Quadra Island farm
Comox Farmers are Leading the Way
From industrial to holistic farming, the Smith brothers lived the change
Goodwin and Kurikka and Their Legacy of Social Activism
How two characters from Vancouver Island's gritty past made a lasting impact on Canada
Happy Hikers
A century of trailblazing gets award
Campbell River's Comeback Kid – Snowboarder Wins Gold
Campbell River athlete's amazing recovery from life-changing accident
Class Act With Some Bad Actors – The Strathcona Story
Citizen watchdogs defend BC's oldest provincial park
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