Paws-itively Heroic: Blind Olympian and Scent-Savvy Dog Make Dynamic Rescue DuoWhen people go missing, Tuomela and Lucy are here to help.
Warehouse of Wonders: Loaves and Fishes Expands to Feed the Whole IslandNew funds allow NGO to expand across the Island, and keep hundreds of plates full
Gigantic Underwater Mountain Discovered Off Coast of Vancouver IslandPotential diversity hotspot likely a home for countless native species
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.”
Boosting Nurse-to-Patient Ratios Is A Top PriorityCritics doubt the mandatory nurse-to-patient ratio mandate will be effective because of the lack of staff right now.
Does The End Of Cheap Money Mean Big Tech Is Dead?Investments in high-risk technology companies have also slowed big time.
What Will BC’s Multi-Billion-Dollar Housing Plan Actually Do?Homes for People plan promises financial incentives to build, a flipping tax to prevent speculation, and financial support for renters and homeowners
Debate Rages in Powell River Over Name ChangeSome are resistant to the change, while others see it as a necessary step toward reconciliation
Tourism Money To Right A Historic WrongFor less than the price of a cup of coffee, tourists can help local First Nations
Pay to Play In Mowachaht/Muchalaht TerritoryNowadays hundreds of people travel to Yuquot to hike the Nootka Trail
Too Often Women Aren’t Taken As Serious Leaders, Valley Leaders ReflectComox Valley Women’s Business Network is keeping the ball rolling
Campbell River Council Reverses Drug Ban BylawBan has been repealed, now we'll find out what the council will do instead
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."
Vancouver Island Needs to Gear Up for Outdoor Gear BoomNew initiative aims to promote local gear economy
Campbell River Council Goes Old-School, Evades New Provincial Drug PolicyProvince implementing drastic changes, but Council refuses to change "status quo"
Royal BC Museum’s Future in QuestionNear billion dollar rehab kyboshed, but the building is falling apart
Bringing Life Through Food in HospiceFrom flowers to birds and whales, chefs are adding something special to every plate.
From Spandex to Superheroes: Tour de Rock Cyclists Conquer Cancer One Kilometer at a TimeBecause walking is overated
What We Love: Driftwood Sculptures of Classic VW VansThe Quadra Island-based Alex Witcombe of Drifted Creations is a genius with driftwood
