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Island Medic Dies in Ukraine Protecting Fellow Soldier

Tsekhmisrenko went to serve in Ukraine as soon as fighting erupted

Tik Tok, Atomic Scientists Say Doomsday Clock Dangerously Close to Midnight

Canadian fossil fuel lobbyists cash in on war and destruction to push for more drilling and fracking

Royal BC Museum’s Future in Question

Near billion dollar rehab kyboshed, but the building is falling apart

Bank Closes ATM. But are the (Unspoken) ‘Culprits’ Really to Blame?

We all want a safe experience when we go to the bank. But it seems this isn’t what’s happening at the Royal Bank in Campbell River.

Watch VIDEO: Heroes Rescue Whale Near Port Hardy

DFO staff shown untangling the stressed-out whale

The Pro-Virus Nurses Sued Us…and LOST!

They underestimated us

Shawnigan Woman Pleads To Care For Her Orphaned Niece

What is an "orphan"?

Did You Know You’re Hurting Orcas Every Time You Flush?

This problem has a pretty obvious solution, but will we take it?

This Sunken Ship Could Make You Rich

Time to whip out the old family photo albums

The New Pine Beetle?

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

What Happens When an Entire Health Region Becomes “Invisible” to Government?

A 2011 consultant report recommended one well-staffed and resourced acute care hospital to serve the entire region

No Longer Peacekeepers, Now a Global Security Risk?

Canada gets "honourable" mention in The Top Risks of 2023 report

A young skier smiles for the camera on a snowy mountain. One side of her goggles is covered in snow.

Water Crisis Averted—For Now

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

The Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department poses in front of one of their fire trucks.

Community Christmas Tree Bonfire is Back!

Volunteer fire department to give the holiday season a safe send-off

High tension power lines run between towers in front of a mountain landscape.

BC Hydro Taking Precautions in the Wake of US Attacks

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

Two people smile in front of a sold sign. One is holding a set of house keys.

Some Good News for New Year Homebuyers

But there are still better options we're not using

The Blue-grey Taildropper (Prophysaon coeruleum)

Incredible Endangered Critters We’re Forgetting About

The slimy little crawlers that made your day when you were a kid need your attention again

Three older gentleman have a chat outside.

Come Meet Your New Neighbours

This year's collaborative event aims to create a sense of home in the Valley for everyone

The year 2023 in gold balloons with lights and sparkles.

Have A Safe And Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas and happy holidays

A humpback breaches.

Humpbacks are on a Comeback

But more traffic means more accidents

A man stands holding a hunting rifle in a green field with his son who is looking through binoculars.

Does Bill C-21 Amendment Target The Wrong People?

Some of these guns have been used for generations

On the left, an Open Ocean Robotics boat skims the water's surface. On the right, a picture of William and Kate.

The Royals Get a Demo of Cutting-Edge VanIsle Tech

Kate and William cast off on virtual tour

A small fishing boat is moored at a decaying dock next to a crumbling building on stilts.

DFO’s License Buy-Back Could Be a Boondoggle

The reverse auction system could be a race to the bottom

A construction worker moves materials around a build site in the snow.

How You Can Turn Christmas Gifts Into A Home

"Within a year, I went from having no hope of ever owning a home to moving into my own home. That was the biggest gift I've ever been given."

Morgan Jackson smiles in her Team Canada jersey.

She Shoots, She Scores—Big Time

And she won't stop there

A closeup of two military officials hands sitting across from each other at a desk; one of them has a stethoscope around his neck.

Military Physician Assistants Could Help Close Healthcare Gaps

“I can’t put into words how frustrating it is that we are still unable to work”

People sit around a large table making crafts in the festively decorated Wildflower Mercantile.

The New Old-School Shop in Town

From sourcing local to running workshops that give back, they're prioritizing our local community

An aerial shot of the Cooke Aquaculture disaster in 2017.

Washington State Did It—Why Can’t We?

Last month, state regulators said enough is enough and shut down the industry

Folks dressed as Santa and Mrs Claus pose for a photo with a local senior.

It’s The Time Of Year To Adopt A Grandparent!

Not everyone has family for the holidays, so you can fill in!

Dancers Jacksun Fryer and Carlow Rush of Funkanometry.

Annie Lennox Sings Praises Of VanIsle Dance Duo

They're just getting started

An aerial image of a patch of regrowth in a woodlot.

Mosaic Lands Should Have Been Included in KFN Treaty Talks

It would be a huge gesture of good faith by companies who have done very well thanks to the E&N Land Grant

A growler of hand sanitizer brewed in Tofino sits on the running board of a fire truck.

Feds Forget Local Businesses Who Stepped Up For The Cause

This move could leave us high and dry the next time a crisis hits

A happy Vancouver Island Marmot on a rock.

A Big Moment For An Endangered Little Creature

Between habitat changes and hungry predators, these little fellas are having a tough time

Comox’s Medal-Worthy Citizen!

There's still time for you help out too

Moon the whale from above with the bend in her spine from a ship strike.

From BC to Hawaii With A Broken Back

Did "Moon" give everything to show her baby how to cross the ocean to breeding grounds?

A garbage clean up on Port Alberni shores.

Garbage Spill From A Year Ago Still Washing Up On Our Shores

It's not like freighters are going to stop passing by our coasts

Three BC Hydro workers walk in what is normally the lake behind the Strathcona Dam.

How Do We Get Hydro When There’s No Water?

But experts say climate change and water scarcity will make Vancouver Island more dependent on the Mainland power grid

A closeup of hands peeling potatoes.

Are You Giving Back This Christmas?

It's that time of the year again

A machine records the waves from an earthquake.

Earthquake Warning System A Go

And we're gonna need it

A big blue porta-potty skis down a hill.

Ski Resort Celebrates Opening Day—With a Water Shortage

Mount Washington is being forced to take drastic action to conserve water ahead of the busy holiday season

Hard Work From Unlikely Crew Helps Salmon To Thrive

The next restoration poster child.

It’s Not Just Your Grocery Bills That Are Skyrocketing

Rising costs are delaying the hospital's completion a while longer

Cops Going Too Far on VanIsle?

Officials are raising concerns, and so should you.

Notices from NorthIsle hospitals alert patients that the emergency rooms are closed.

North Islanders Say Enough is Enough

And Island Health hasn't done enough to fix it

Childcare That Costs Less Than Lunch

With so many expenses rising, a new program could help

Two people inspect a wooded tributary just before it meets Morrison Creek.

A Little Salmon Stream Worth Fighting For

Fundraisers need more donations to reach their goal of buying and protecting nearly 300 hectares of private land in the headwaters

Two endangered wild marmots nuzzle noses.

Endangered Credibility on Endangered Species

Big industry has done a good job of squashing efforts to protect the web of life in BC

A group of young people put their hands together team style.

Scaling Up Hope, Work, and Community

We'll need a new way of living, and this project supports folks who are making that happen

Kids cheer in front of a table full of warm clothes that have been donated to EDAS.

Winter’s Here, and it’s Time to Bundle Up

If you've got a lot to say about the snow, here's a productive way to channel that

David Eby stands in front of a sign that reads "More Doctors."

New International Doctor Plan is Way Overdue

David Eby lays out plans to get patients the care they need

Annalise Hayes lifting some serious weights.

The 12-year-old VanIsle Strong Woman

Courtenay girl is lifting way above her pay grade

A man on a mountain bike comes flying down a rockface.

UROC Rocks Another Agreement

UROC has found a way to work well with the corporations that own most of the land around Cumberland

A frozen bubble with holes on a black background.

Will The Bubble Burst?

Folks who jumped into the housing market at the wrong time could pay the price

Strathcona Dam spillway gates.

Rivers Dry Up While Sea Levels Rise

A slow motion disaster for Islanders

Someone checks their receipt in the parking lot with a full cart of groceries.

The Cost Of Existing

And it just keeps going up

A young girl holds a bag decorated with a snowman and snowflakes for Christmas.

A Little Light at Dark Time for the Homeless

EDAS has distributed care packages to more than 21,000 people in coastal BC communities and beyond

A closeup of the dictionary entry for the word "democracy."

MP Calls for Federal Investment in More Local Media

She said it's part of defending our democracy

The Baynes Sound Connector at sunset.

Hornby Island is Ready to Ditch BC Ferries

It's more than residents who are tired of long wait times

A young person sits against a wall on a bunk with an older man on his own bunk in the background.

New Emergency Beds for the Valley

But what's being done to provide long-term solutions?

A black and white photo of George Hunt in 1898 from the BC Archives.

The White Kwakiutl?

Another look at one of VanIsle's complicated histories

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