After years of extreme droughts, what’s in store for Vancouver Island’s watersheds?
Vancouver Island University’s Alan Gilchrist is researching how water flows may be affected by climate change.
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Q&A: Nanaimo swimmer circumnavigates Saysutshun Island
Sarah Webber reflects on how long ocean swims are changing her perspective on the place she calls home
‘Annoying as hell’: Misinformation spreads in Facebook news void
Despite the ban, independent outlets and community members are finding innovative ways to spread verified information that matters.
Young artists get mentored by the pros
Arts program immerses youth in a range of skills, from working with film to painting on skateboards
Raven Sky Productions brings Indigenous storytelling to the screen
Local artists Daniel Elliott and David Malysheff partner to highlight Indigenous storytelling in Vancouver Island’s latest film production company.
Champion visually impaired lawn bowlers work to preserve the future of the sport
Bowler Randy Fred swept the national Para-Bowl Championships to win gold — now he’s rallying for other visually impaired lawn bowlers to compete.
Q&A: How bad is Level 5 drought for residents of Nanaimo?
An interview with the City of Nanaimo’s longtime general manager of engineering and public works on the effects of drought on the local water supply.
‘It’s better than Disneyland’: Local environmentalists unite to protect Harewood Plains
One of B.C.’s rarest ecosystems is slated to become a subdivision. Local environmentalists say it's 'too precious to potentially lose.'
Indigenous wisdom meets Western medicine at this psychedelic therapy centre
The Naut sa mawt Centre for Psychedelic Research unites research, education and practice.
How Lake Cowichan’s 100 Houses helped solve a housing crisis
This wartime development in Lake Cowichan could point to housing solutions for the modern day.
Q&A: Nanaimo swimmer circumnavigates Saysutshun Island
Sarah Webber reflects on how long ocean swims are changing her perspective on the place she calls home
‘Annoying as hell’: Misinformation spreads in Facebook news void
Despite the ban, independent outlets and community members are finding innovative ways to spread verified information that matters.
Young artists get mentored by the pros
Arts program immerses youth in a range of skills, from working with film to painting on skateboards
Raven Sky Productions brings Indigenous storytelling to the screen
Local artists Daniel Elliott and David Malysheff partner to highlight Indigenous storytelling in Vancouver Island’s latest film production company.
Champion visually impaired lawn bowlers work to preserve the future of the sport
Bowler Randy Fred swept the national Para-Bowl Championships to win gold — now he’s rallying for other visually impaired lawn bowlers to compete.
Q&A: How bad is Level 5 drought for residents of Nanaimo?
An interview with the City of Nanaimo’s longtime general manager of engineering and public works on the effects of drought on the local water supply.
‘It’s better than Disneyland’: Local environmentalists unite to protect Harewood Plains
One of B.C.’s rarest ecosystems is slated to become a subdivision. Local environmentalists say it's 'too precious to potentially lose.'
Indigenous wisdom meets Western medicine at this psychedelic therapy centre
The Naut sa mawt Centre for Psychedelic Research unites research, education and practice.
How Lake Cowichan’s 100 Houses helped solve a housing crisis
This wartime development in Lake Cowichan could point to housing solutions for the modern day.