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Tofino's Hooked on Miracles fishing derby a hit

Tofino's Hooked on Miracles fishing derby a hit

B.C. miners annual tournament has raised about $2 million for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Tofino Saltwater Classic nets funds for charities

Tofino Saltwater Classic nets funds for charities

Hosted by former NHLer Brendan Morrison, the derby reeled in over $50,000 for several Tofino community initiatives.
Provincial campsite rush mostly B.C. residents

Provincial campsite rush mostly B.C. residents

Few BC Parks bookings going to commercial operators, solution is more campsite spaces, Environment Minister Mary Polak says
Surfrider helps students turn trash into art in Ucluelet

Surfrider helps students turn trash into art in Ucluelet

Youth’s unique art installation on display at Ucluelet Aquarium.
Video links grow as rural health care shrinks

Video links grow as rural health care shrinks

Small communities have more than 400 doctor vacancies, with 'telehealth' and visiting specialists filling gaps
CANADA DAY QUIZ: How well do you know Canadian trivia?

CANADA DAY QUIZ: How well do you know Canadian trivia?

In honour of Canada's 149th birthday, we have compiled some Canadian trivia questions. How many can you answer?
Child care spaces funded for 30 BC communities

Child care spaces funded for 30 BC communities

1,800 new spaces in 30 communities to start construction this fall, minister Stephanie Cadieux says
Free fishing lessons for kids [with video]

Free fishing lessons for kids [with video]

Learn to Fish program offers instruction and loaner equipment to help children aged 5 to 15 catch a trout
Mural in Tofino hostel celebrates sea otters

Mural in Tofino hostel celebrates sea otters

“This is a celebration of the sea otter as a keystone species in the kelp forest environment,” Hodges said.
West Coast to host arts conference between Tofino and Ucluelet

West Coast to host arts conference between Tofino and Ucluelet

The West Coast’s reputation as a solid arts and cultural destination is helping local artists find new markets.