For a small population, ranging around 1,400 inhabitants, strong community initiatives dominate the scene on Denman …
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Things to Do in Vancouver Island
Port Alberni locals share tips to well-being, seasonal comfort in Alberni Valley
By Jim Barr For Anita Sutherland, wandering the forested trail system at the base of the Beaufort Range or watching …
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Greater Victoria gets Good Housekeeping stamp of tourism approval
Greater Victoria is the winner of the 2024 Eco Family Escape Travel Award from Good Housekeeping Institute. Good …
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Food from the forest inspires Alberni Valley Love
By Jim Barr If you make a living taking the forest home for dinner, then you’ll likely know a thing or two …
Food from the forest inspires Alberni Valley Love
By Jim Barr If you make a living taking the forest home for dinner, then you’ll likely know a thing or two …
Long-necked elasmosaur officially adopted as B.C.’s fossil emblem
British Columbia has officially designated a large, fierce-looking marine reptile that swam in waters off Vancouver …
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Victoria’s Craigdarroch Castle reveals restored Dunsmuir-era kitchen
It began in 2017 when Victoria’s Craigdarroch Castle staff started work to restore the castle’s …
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Victoria ‘embraces adventure’ for top spot on Condé Nast list of world’s best cities
An award-winning travel magazine said British Columbia’s capital city tops its 2023 list of the world’s best …
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Vancouver Island museum takes possession of historic ‘Flying Bananas’ aircraft
By Tanara Oliveira In a remarkable moment, the BC Aviation Museum in North Saanich, near Sidney, B.C, acquired not …
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Vancouver Island Mounties rescue injured beaver from busy road in Canadian crossover
One of Canada’s most recognizable symbols rescued one of Canada’s other most recognizable symbols in the …
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Experiencing the wild West Coast: A 2-day tour by foot, car and paddle
Sometimes the best destinations are defined by what you don’t find. I was reminded of this during a recent visit …
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Highway 4 near Port Alberni reopens to two-way traffic
Highway 4 east of Port Alberni, on Vancouver Island, has fully re-opened to two-way traffic after weeks of stabilization …
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