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Orcas May Hate The Rich Too

Their new favourite game seems to be "yacht-zink"

Giving Back Made Easy: New Guide on Supporting the Homeless

Document outlines heartfelt efforts to support neighbors in need

VIDEO: Blind Swimmer’s 11-Hour Triumph Across the Strait

Watch his triumphant arrival at Pipers Lagoon

VIDEO: Unraveling Van Isle’s Ancient Secrets

Archeologist merges science with traditional knowledge to explore history

What’s Going On With BC Ferries?

Last week, there were eight cancellations in one day,

Strength in Adversity: Community Supports Father Stabbed While Helping Others

Father begins a long recovery after undergoing open heart surgery to repair damage caused by the attack.

Grizzly Bear vs. Pocket Knife: Quadra Cyclist’s Unbelievable Fight for Survival, and His Plea for Blood

“I was thinking I wasn’t going to make it"

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What We Love

What We Love: Life in the Sea

Local underwater cinematographer John Roney captures the beauty of the coast

The Take

Bigger Isn’t Always Better

Better home design can drastically lower our carbon pollution.

Burning Questions: Why Are We Spending Big Bucks on Firefighting?

Prevention is the overlooked solution to our wildfire problem

BC Is Pulling The Wool Over Your Eyes

“If governments are serious about the climate crisis, there can be no new investments in oil, gas and coal.”

Our Home

Battle of the Paddle: Islanders Divided Over Pickleball

No sport generates more adoration or drama in BC than Pickleball

Whistleblower’s Testimony Renews Questions About VanIsle’s Extraterrestrial Secrets

1981 was a year unexplained UFO phenomena on Vancouver Island

Hero Saves Woman From Fire – Loses His Livelihood In The Process

“I didn’t think that I did something big. I think anyone else who would have been there would have done the same thing as I did.”

Local Heroes

From Training to Triumph: Local Heroes Saving Lives

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

VIDEO: Operation Pegasus Lifts Spirits, One Dive at a Time

“It’s like a grassroots movement where veterans are starting different things like Pegasus to try and help. It’s becoming the veterans helping the veterans now.”

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

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

R 'n R

What We Love: Close-Ups Of Curious Bears

Funny video captured in Malahat Territory gives bears eye view a whole new meaning

What We Love: Gabby Paterson – North Island Strong…and Fast!

High Jump, Long Jump, 100m, 200m - this girl is at the top of her game

Explorers Uncover Only Fourth Octopus Nursery in the World

Sanctuary found in pending protected area vital to species survival

New Ways

VIDEO: Artist Revives the Lost Art of Swirling Steel

Seth Cosmo is bringing a medieval job into the modern era

VIDEO: Explorers Capture Deep Sea Super Volcanos And More!

See it all in the mind blowing video footage!

From Backyard Trees to Tables, From Branches to Plates

Sharing nature's bounty is good for all involved

COVID

A Public Health Crisis Not Getting Enough Attention

“They built hospitals in a day when they needed to … I don’t see why they can’t muster up a detox centre.”

The Barkley Sound Bacteria That Cures COVID

Bacteria sourced from Barkley Sound is a top contender for a new COVID cure

People Power Fuel’s Long COVID Study

People living with debilitating symptoms for months after infection

Staying Well

Hee-Haw Healing: Donkey Therapy On Denman Island

Artist Cynthia Minden's retreats make for a memorable Donkey-filled experience"

Tiny Homes, Big Difference

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

We’ve Lost Half Our Maternity Doctors in the Last Two Years

The healthcare crisis is leaving more and more pregnant woman without care

Mount Waddington Regional District

What We Love: Humpback Whales On A Misty Morning

Photographer Brian Texmo caught this stunning shot off the shores outside of Port Hardy

What We Love: Seaplane Shows at FILOMI Days

Local photographer used some high shutter speeds to freeze the fast flyers in this photo so everyone could catch the moment!

What We Love: Cedar Waxwings Basking In The Sun

These funky birds are usually tough to spot on North Isle

Strathcona Regional District

Campbell River School District Unveils Plan for New Childcare Centers

Campbell River and Quadra Island parents have been advocating for childcare facilities for years.

Unanswered Questions: Police Shooting Case To Be Judged In Court

“I need to find out exactly what happened that day and why. Why did my son end up dead at Tim Hortons?”

Forgotten Demo Tape Finds New Life

Campbell River locals are transported back in time as local rock legends release first album in 40 years

Quadra & Cortes

TikTok Turns the Tables: How Quadra Band Mother Mother Found Viral Fame

The stars have finally aligned for the indie rock group

Taxing Tourists to Support Locals

Extra dollars from short term rentals will be put towards long term housing for Cortes

Bad Actor in an Even Worse Disguise

You can't make this stuff up

Sayward

Another Perfect Firestorm In The Making

Forest fire forecasters are worried

Oh, No! There’s Smoke In The Air

Come on people! Half of the 60 forest fires currently burning in BC are human-caused.

Is 18 Too Young For Politics?

Definitely not on the NorthIsle

Woss

Local Heroes: Woss Volunteer Fire Department

If anyone deserves a shout out, it's them

Are We Setting Ourselves Up for More Ghost Towns?

It's a quiet fire year, but they're not all like this

What We Love: The Full Moon Over Woss

It's like Halloween in April