West Isle

Tofino’s Parking Puzzle: From Free to Fee

Offshore residents struggle to find parking space

What We Love: Women In Business

Their smiles say it all!

From Training to Triumph: Local Heroes Saving Lives

Local MLA announces thousands in funding to support the groups efforts!

What’s Summer Without A Block Party? Uptown Market Is Back and Better Than Ever

Two block party markets to brighten your summer

VIDEO: A Tofino Native’s Wild Adventure: No Engines, Just Grit

Around the world In 8 years - No planes, trains, or automobiles

Small Businesses Brace For Upcoming Highway 4 Closures

"I still have bills to pay, all the cancellations started a big snowball effect," says Chims Guest House owner.

Tiny Homes, Big Difference

It's almost go time for this holistic approach to housing

“Ukee’s Artist” Gets First Solo Show

After a lifetime of art, a local mural artist gets her first solo show

Highway 4 Ready to Roll Again: Limited Traffic Allowed!

Falling rocks from the fire made the highway dangerous

Too Much Food Just Miles From Too Little

Tofino is overstocked with unused tourist food going to waste, meanwhile emergency delivery truck needed in Port Alberni

From Scraps to Stitches: Reviving Lost Arts in Port Alberni

What started with only four students quickly grew into a full class

Full Steam Ahead or Dead in the Tracks? The Vancouver Island Rail Story

Can we breathe new life into rail lines that have been gathering cobwebs since 2011

What We Love: Surf and Sun on Sombrio

On a sunny day don't you wish you were hanging here?

Alberni’s Graduation Plans Go Up in Smoke

"While we want to honour your journey, we are unable to fully celebrate at this time."

From Forgotten Knowledge to Flourishing Gardens: Nuu-chah-nulth Youth Warriors Lead the Way

Project revitalizes culture and creates a whole lotta food!

Deep Water Shark Roams Alberni Inlet

Video footage packs the proof

What We Love: Ucluelet By Moonlight

Peaceful evening on Canada's west coast

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.

Want To Get Your Art Noticed?

Submissions are open for Sooke Fine Arts Society’s annual art show

A Degree Where The Homework Is Fun

Craft brewing goes mainstream: North Island College leads the way

From Spandex to Superheroes: Tour de Rock Cyclists Conquer Cancer One Kilometer at a Time

Because walking is overated

Warehouse of Wonders: Loaves and Fishes Expands to Feed the Whole Island

New funds allow NGO to expand across the Island, and keep hundreds of plates full

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.

Alberni Indian Residential School Has Blood On Its Hands

Tseshaht Announce 17 grave sites found so far on school grounds are just the tip of the iceberg.

Island Basketball Stars Bounce Through Hoops

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

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Bamfield

What We Love: Blue Sunsets

Dave Hutchison captured this peaceful image in Bamfield.

Sail Away This Winter!

Help out a good cause and get a fantastic day trip!

New Roads to Safety and Prosperity for West Coast Folks

It may seem like a small change, but it will make the biggest difference

Coombs

What We Love: Horne Lake Caves

Explore a hidden gem of Vancouver Island

Who says white men can’t rap?

Comox Valley rapper makes VanIsle hip

His Ears Are Ringing, But He’s Okay

Lightning blew apart a tire on his truck

Port Alberni

Port Strike Day Seven: Workers Call Out “Dirty Tricks Campaign”

“They’re trying to wait for the government to do their dirty work because they don’t want to treat us with respect," says workers union.

From Backyard Trees to Tables, From Branches to Plates

Sharing nature's bounty is good for all involved

Your Guide To All The Island’s Music Fests

There's truly something for everyone on Vanisle this summer

Tofino

Poaching of Wildlife Happens All Around Us

We just don't talk about it, and the government doesn't enforce laws to stop it

Why Are We Throwing Out Delicious Seafood?

These crabs are prolific, invasive, delicious, so why won't Fisheries and Oceans Canada let them on British Columbians plates?

Tourism Money To Right A Historic Wrong

For less than the price of a cup of coffee, tourists can help local First Nations

Ucluelet

Will You Be At Ukee Days This Weekend?

72 hours of community and culture for everyone

Meet Ucluelet’s New Police Chief

Sgt Marc Jones thinks so.

Rising to Reclaim an Indigenous Sport

But in Tofino, Canada's surfing capital, indigenous youth haven't been a part of surf culture