<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>VanIsle.News</title><description>Dedicated to telling the stories of the people, the land, waters, and economy of Vancouver Island.</description><link>https://vanisle.news/</link><language>en-ca</language><item><title>Orcas May Hate The Rich Too</title><link>https://vanisle.news/orcas-may-hate-the-rich-too/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/orcas-may-hate-the-rich-too/</guid><description>What started out as a unlucky bump seems to be becoming the most unusual version of class warfare</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 01:36:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Battle of the Paddle: Islanders Divided Over Pickleball</title><link>https://vanisle.news/battle-of-the-paddle-islanders-divided-over-pickleball/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/battle-of-the-paddle-islanders-divided-over-pickleball/</guid><description>The new sport is causing splits in some communities, while bringing others together. Weigh in on this wildly (un)popular game</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:56:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What We Love: Life in the Sea</title><link>https://vanisle.news/what-we-love-life-in-the-sea/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/what-we-love-life-in-the-sea/</guid><description>John Roney spent two years filming life on (and under!) the water along coastal VanIsle</description><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2023 14:58:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tofino&apos;s Parking Puzzle: From Free to Fee</title><link>https://vanisle.news/tofinos-parking-puzzle-from-free-to-fee/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/tofinos-parking-puzzle-from-free-to-fee/</guid><description>Tourists fill up offshore parking – leaving residents stuck with only pay options</description><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2023 14:42:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Whistleblower&apos;s Testimony Renews Questions About VanIsle&apos;s Extraterrestrial Secrets</title><link>https://vanisle.news/whistleblowers-testimony-renews-questions-about-vanisles-extraterrestrial-secrets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/whistleblowers-testimony-renews-questions-about-vanisles-extraterrestrial-secrets/</guid><description>Were the X Files actually real?</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 21:07:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Giving Back Made Easy: New Guide on Supporting the Homeless</title><link>https://vanisle.news/giving-back-made-easy-new-guide-on-supporting-the-homeless/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/giving-back-made-easy-new-guide-on-supporting-the-homeless/</guid><description>Where compassion meets action: locals asked and grassroots workers answered</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 23:23:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VIDEO: Blind Swimmer&apos;s 11-Hour Triumph Across the Strait</title><link>https://vanisle.news/video-blind-swimmers-11-hour-triumph-across-the-strait/</link><guid 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its nose</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 22:51:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VIDEO: Unraveling Van Isle&apos;s Ancient Secrets</title><link>https://vanisle.news/video-unraveling-van-isles-ancient-secrets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/video-unraveling-van-isles-ancient-secrets/</guid><description>Unearthing the past: historic villages, cryptic drawings and maritime discoveries</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 22:46:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What&apos;s Going On With BC Ferries?</title><link>https://vanisle.news/whats-going-on-with-bc-ferries/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/whats-going-on-with-bc-ferries/</guid><description>Getting on board has always taken some patience – but this is getting insane</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 22:44:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hero Saves Woman From Fire – Loses His Livelihood In The Process</title><link>https://vanisle.news/hero-saves-woman-from-fire-loses-his-livelihood-in-the-process/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/hero-saves-woman-from-fire-loses-his-livelihood-in-the-process/</guid><description>Local Esso owner presented with Citizens Service Award faces an uncertain future</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 03:50:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Strength in Adversity: Community Supports Father Stabbed While Helping Others</title><link>https://vanisle.news/strength-in-adversity-community-supports-father-stabbed-while-helping-others/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/strength-in-adversity-community-supports-father-stabbed-while-helping-others/</guid><description>Over $15,000 raised over the weekend for &quot;Good Samaritan&quot;</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 03:41:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What We Love: Gabby Paterson – North Island Strong…and Fast!</title><link>https://vanisle.news/what-we-love-gabby-paterson-north-island-strong-and-fast/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/what-we-love-gabby-paterson-north-island-strong-and-fast/</guid><description>Quatsino girl brought home a whole lotta gold!</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:06:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Grizzly Bear vs. Pocket Knife: Quadra Cyclist&apos;s Unbelievable Fight for Survival,  and His Plea for Blood</title><link>https://vanisle.news/grizzly-bear-vs-pocket-knife-quadra-cyclists-unbelievable-fight-for-survival-and-his-plea-for-blood/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/grizzly-bear-vs-pocket-knife-quadra-cyclists-unbelievable-fight-for-survival-and-his-plea-for-blood/</guid><description>Dowler is urging people to donate blood, which saved his life after the attack</description><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2023 04:05:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What We Love: Humpback Whales On A Misty Morning</title><link>https://vanisle.news/what-we-love-humpback-whales-on-a-misty-morning/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/what-we-love-humpback-whales-on-a-misty-morning/</guid><description>This natural grey scale image looks like true Island cinema</description><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2023 03:56:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What We Love: Women In Business</title><link>https://vanisle.news/what-we-love-women-in-business/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/what-we-love-women-in-business/</guid><description>Awesome event brought together women from across the Valley for a great cause</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 22:58:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Comox Unites for Lazo Marsh Revival: Can They Save It?</title><link>https://vanisle.news/comox-unites-for-lazo-marsh-revival-can-they-save-it/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/comox-unites-for-lazo-marsh-revival-can-they-save-it/</guid><description>Comox Couple has watched Lazo Marsh deteriorate over the past 25 years – they&apos;re fighting for change</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 03:23:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>From Training to Triumph: Local Heroes Saving Lives</title><link>https://vanisle.news/from-training-to-triumph-local-heroes-saving-lives/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/from-training-to-triumph-local-heroes-saving-lives/</guid><description>French sisters recently rescued express gratitude – and so is the province!</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 03:06:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What We Love: Seaplane Shows at FILOMI Days</title><link>https://vanisle.news/what-we-love-seaplane-shows-at-filomi-days/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/what-we-love-seaplane-shows-at-filomi-days/</guid><description>Wilderness Seaplanes put on an awesome show for Port Hardians last weekend</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 02:49:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Explorers Uncover Only Fourth Octopus Nursery in the World</title><link>https://vanisle.news/explorers-uncover-only-fourth-octopus-nursery-in-the-world/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/explorers-uncover-only-fourth-octopus-nursery-in-the-world/</guid><description>The octopus nursery is deep in caves formed by &quot;cold seeps&quot; 150 km west of Van Isle</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 01:25:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What We Love: Firey Sunrises</title><link>https://vanisle.news/what-we-love-firey-sunrises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/what-we-love-firey-sunrises/</guid><description>Fire is so much prettier when it is only in the sky</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 01:11:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mysterious Salmon and Trout Die-Off In Cowichan River Shocks Locals</title><link>https://vanisle.news/mysterious-salmon-and-trout-die-off-in-cowichan-river-shocks-locals/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/mysterious-salmon-and-trout-die-off-in-cowichan-river-shocks-locals/</guid><description>A family snorkeling trip leads to tragic discovery</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:59:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What&apos;s Summer Without A Block Party? Uptown Market Is Back and Better Than Ever</title><link>https://vanisle.news/whats-summer-without-a-block-party-uptown-market-is-back-and-better-than-ever/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/whats-summer-without-a-block-party-uptown-market-is-back-and-better-than-ever/</guid><description>Come and see 30 unique vendors lining Third Avenue and Argyle Street</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:44:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VIDEO: Operation Pegasus Lifts Spirits, One Dive at a Time</title><link>https://vanisle.news/video-operation-pegasus-lifts-spirits-one-dive-at-a-time/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/video-operation-pegasus-lifts-spirits-one-dive-at-a-time/</guid><description>The project is about more than just jumping from planes. It&apos;s all about building connections and sparking conversations that can save Veteran&apos;s lives.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:35:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VIDEO: A Tofino Native&apos;s Wild Adventure: No Engines, Just Grit</title><link>https://vanisle.news/video-a-tofino-natives-wild-adventure-no-engines-just-grit/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/video-a-tofino-natives-wild-adventure-no-engines-just-grit/</guid><description>Markus Pukonen circled the globe – 1700s style. He used no motorized transport on his journey – not even an elevator</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 22:06:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What We Love: Cedar Waxwings Basking In The Sun</title><link>https://vanisle.news/what-we-love-cedar-waxwings-basking-in-the-sun/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/what-we-love-cedar-waxwings-basking-in-the-sun/</guid><description>Local Port Hardy photographer caught this shot at Quatse River Estuary</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:14:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Campbell River School District Unveils Plan for New Childcare Centers</title><link>https://vanisle.news/campbell-river-school-district-unveils-plan-for-new-childcare-centers/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/campbell-river-school-district-unveils-plan-for-new-childcare-centers/</guid><description>Seven elementary schools to welcome before and after-school childcare</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:10:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Businesses Brace For Upcoming Highway 4 Closures</title><link>https://vanisle.news/small-businesses-brace-for-upcoming-highway-4-closures/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/small-businesses-brace-for-upcoming-highway-4-closures/</guid><description>Tourism traffic dwindles, along with locals livelihoods</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 23:52:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VIDEO: Artist Revives the Lost Art of Swirling Steel</title><link>https://vanisle.news/video-artist-revives-the-lost-art-of-swirling-steel/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/video-artist-revives-the-lost-art-of-swirling-steel/</guid><description>Knifemaking blends love for metallurgy, blacksmithing, woodworking, and science into functional works of art</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 23:45:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hee-Haw Healing: Donkey Therapy On Denman Island</title><link>https://vanisle.news/hee-haw-healing-donkey-therapy-on-denman-island/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/hee-haw-healing-donkey-therapy-on-denman-island/</guid><description>Dog, horse, goat, yoga therapy? It&apos;s been done. Introducing, donkeys!</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:26:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unanswered Questions: Police Shooting Case To Be Judged In Court</title><link>https://vanisle.news/unanswered-questions-police-shooting-case-to-be-judged-in-court/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/unanswered-questions-police-shooting-case-to-be-judged-in-court/</guid><description>The mother of a young father shot to death in Campbell River is suing the unknown officers involved.</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 02:42:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tiny Homes, Big Difference</title><link>https://vanisle.news/tiny-homes-big-difference/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/tiny-homes-big-difference/</guid><description>The support haven will hopefully pave the way for lasting recovery</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 02:19:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Van Isle Continues To Break Heat Records</title><link>https://vanisle.news/van-isle-continues-to-break-heat-records/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/van-isle-continues-to-break-heat-records/</guid><description>Sunny Summer days are welcome, but rising temperatures are causing lots of problems</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 02:08:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What We Love: Deer Mowers</title><link>https://vanisle.news/what-we-love-deer-mowers/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/what-we-love-deer-mowers/</guid><description>Adorable deer helps out Port Hardy landscapers</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 01:58:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Port Strike Day Seven: Workers Call Out &quot;Dirty Tricks Campaign&quot;</title><link>https://vanisle.news/port-strike-one-week-in-workers-call-out-dirty-tricks-campaign/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/port-strike-one-week-in-workers-call-out-dirty-tricks-campaign/</guid><description>Longshore workers stay on the picket line while employer walks out of negotiations</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Retired Detective Honours Forgotten Veterans</title><link>https://vanisle.news/retired-detective-honours-forgotten-veterans/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/retired-detective-honours-forgotten-veterans/</guid><description>Ted Usher aims to ensure that those who served and returned to Canada are properly identified and honored with military markers</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 02:03:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VIDEO: Explorers Capture Deep Sea Super Volcanos And More!</title><link>https://vanisle.news/video-explorers-capture-deep-sea-super-volcanos-and-more/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/video-explorers-capture-deep-sea-super-volcanos-and-more/</guid><description>There&apos;s a lot of undiscovered terrain just off the Island&apos;s coasts, and this expedition is showing it all.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 01:15:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What We Love – Colours of the Sky</title><link>https://vanisle.news/what-we-love-colours-of-the-sky/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/what-we-love-colours-of-the-sky/</guid><description>This sunset looks like it should be hanging on your wall!</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:55:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Forgotten Demo Tape Finds New Life</title><link>https://vanisle.news/forgotten-demo-tape-finds-new-life/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/forgotten-demo-tape-finds-new-life/</guid><description>Band member decided to finish album to commemorate lead singer</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:51:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Words of Pain and Healing: Acclaimed Writer Finds Her Voice After Tragedy</title><link>https://vanisle.news/words-of-pain-and-healing-acclaimed-writer-finds-her-voice-after-tragedy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/words-of-pain-and-healing-acclaimed-writer-finds-her-voice-after-tragedy/</guid><description>After the tragic loss of her daughter, the poet couldn&apos;t write. However, she has recently picked up her pen again, bringing hope to her readers.</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Democracy Denied: The Struggle for Elections in Da&apos;naxda&apos;xw First Nation</title><link>https://vanisle.news/democracy-denied-the-struggle-for-elections-in-danaxdaxw-first-nation/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/democracy-denied-the-struggle-for-elections-in-danaxdaxw-first-nation/</guid><description>One family&apos;s 30 year reign has prompted non-family members ask the court to force elections</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:38:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>From Backyard Trees to Tables, From Branches to Plates</title><link>https://vanisle.news/from-backyard-trees-to-tables-from-branches-to-plates/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vanisle.news/from-backyard-trees-to-tables-from-branches-to-plates/</guid><description>The Alberni Valley Gleaning Project bring the old saying &quot;waste not, want not&quot; 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