West Isle

Another Island Heritage Building Gets The Boot

Years-old seismic concerns cited as reason shutting down this daycare, but the community isn't buying it.

How Far Can You Run In 20 Minutes?

Now we know how long West Islanders have before the big wave hits

Beds, Beds And More Beds For The Valley

Tseshaht, Huu-ay-aht, and Ahousaht Nations building hotel and affordable homes

How Much Do You Know About Our Coast?

The Raincoast Foundation is a local organization looking to help you learn more.

It Will Be Great Even Without The Maple Syrup

Major bike event coming to the Island.

Island Basketball Stars Bounce Through Hoops

Underdog Alberni team with no coach takes the win in U-17 division!

Meet Ucluelet’s New Police Chief

Sgt Marc Jones thinks so.

Ladysmith Showcases Award-Winning Island Artists

See 80 artists from all areas of VanIsle, and the Gulf Islands

What Really Happened to Maggie Sutlej?

Ahousaht knowledge-keeper sheds light on events from the 1860s

New Wellness Centre Coming to Ty-Histanis: Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation Re-purposes Trailers for Community Recovery

"We call it a helping house. It’s not a homeless shelter."

Sign Up for Summer Fun

Youth summer camps will focus on both learning and fun

Hard Work Pays Off for Juno Award Nominee from Port Alberni

Growing up in the Valley helped her musical talent thrive

Meet Advisors Tasked with Helping the Premier Solve Our Thorniest Problems: Lisa Helps

As mayor, she said housing was BC's "most pressing" problem. Now she gets to fix it.

Meet Advisors Tasked with Helping the Premier Solve Our Thorniest Problems: Penny Ballem

The former deputy health minister is known for blunt talk

Meet Advisors Tasked with Helping the Premier Solve Our Thorniest Problems: Doug White

Eby names former chair of the First Nations Justice Council to advisory role

BC’s New $50 Million Fund May Help Logging Companies, But What About Our Forests?

The program will increase the use of low-value fibre, but does it keep unsustainable practices going?

Essential Medical Transport for Seniors Gets Axed

For now, seniors will have to find a new way to their medical appointments

The Pro-Virus Nurses Sued Us…and LOST!

They underestimated us

Shawnigan Woman Pleads To Care For Her Orphaned Niece

What is an "orphan"?

The Ultimate Buy Local Guide

Making supporting your community, planet, and tastebuds easy

The New Pine Beetle?

The government is taking action to top this little guy from taking out trees across the island

Islandlink Saves The Day With New Tofino Bus

The bus will run three times per week in the winter months and then daily come summer

People Power Fuel’s Long COVID Study

People living with debilitating symptoms for months after infection

Will Tofino Get A New Rec Centre?

The district may raise property taxes for the community, calling it a "social investment"

Water Crisis Averted—For Now

A dry summer and fall has revealed a big weakness in Mt Washington's water system

Bus Shutdown Leaves Locals Stranded

Having privately funded public services is hitting remote areas hard

BC Hydro Taking Precautions in the Wake of US Attacks

Learning from our southern neighbours could help keep the lights on this winter

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