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On this page you’ll find stories from across Vancouver Island. Our community-led reporting spans the Cowichan Valley, the West Shore, Nanaimo and beyond. We also have a team of reporters covering Indigenous news focused on health, education and child welfare across Vancouver Island. These reporters are funded through the Local Journalism Initiative.
Latest in Vancouver Island
Island Good brand gives local food a boost
“I know when I go and purchase something else from an Island Good company, someone’s proud of this,” says Paul Gill, co-owner of Sutra Foods.
Retiring into uncertainty
As low-income seniors in Nanaimo struggle to find affordable housing, community groups step up to help.
Indigenous hypnotist empowers First Nation youth to follow their dreams
Scott Ward visits First Nations schools across Canada with workshops around laughter, healing
First Nations Police build connections in Cowichan Tribal Schools
COVID-19 might have curbed the ability to connect but officers like Pamela Bolton are taking creative measures to reach youth in schools
During a time of social isolation, cohousing builds community
Residents of Nanaimo’s only intentional community illustrate what living together really means.
How can we make rent more affordable?
Here’s what housing experts say can fix Nanaimo’s rent crisis.
Work underway to unmask racist policy maker and rename George Jay Elementary school
School in Victoria named after former school board chairman who advocated for segregation policies.
‘For the well-being of our communities’: Coastal Dance Festival celebrates cultural resilience in uncertain times
The 14th annual festival will be a free online celebration of songs, dances and stories from along the coast
