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The crackle of a campfire is a familiar, pleasing sound. (File photo)

WOLF: What are some of the best sounds in the world?

COLUMN: Crunch of skates on ice, crackle of a campfire make the list

 

Courtenay Fire Department firefighters battle a trailer fire on Leash Road on Sunday, Dec. 31. Photo by Terry Farrell

UPDATE: Vancouver Island firefighters attending a Comox Valley trailer fire

In the late morning of Dec. 31, a trailer home at the…

 

A Vancouver Island marmot named Bluebell, is seen in this handout photo in June 2023. The Vancouver Island marmot is one of the most endangered species on Earth. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Adam Taylor

Baby boom of 59 pups helps endangered Vancouver Island marmot toward recovery

Population has increased ten-fold since 2003

 

The IEOA Truck Parade and Food Drive sparkled during its tour of Greater Victoria on Saturday, Dec. 2. (Randi Page/ Black Press Media)

Festive truck parade lights up Greater Victoria

IEOA’s 24th annual parade helps children and families who are accessing food banks

The IEOA Truck Parade and Food Drive sparkled during its tour of Greater Victoria on Saturday, Dec. 2. (Randi Page/ Black Press Media)
trathcona Nordic Ski Club athlete Amelia Wells, 21, has earned a coveted spot as one of seven athletes on Canada’s World Cup Period 1 Team that headed to Europe this week. Wells is the first Vancouver Island ski athlete ever to be nominated by Nordiq Canada for an International Ski Federation (FIS) Cross-Country World Cup competition. Photo by Doug Stephen

Strathcona Nordics skier to compete in Cross-Country World Cup

Amelia Wells is the first Vancouver Island skier ever to qualify for FIS Cross-Country World Cup

trathcona Nordic Ski Club athlete Amelia Wells, 21, has earned a coveted spot as one of seven athletes on Canada’s World Cup Period 1 Team that headed to Europe this week. Wells is the first Vancouver Island ski athlete ever to be nominated by Nordiq Canada for an International Ski Federation (FIS) Cross-Country World Cup competition. Photo by Doug Stephen
The Wheels of Hope is a volunteer driver program serving Vancouver Island, including the Comox Valley, that provides transportation for residents to access cancer treatment in Victoria. (Photo courtesy of Wheels of Hope)

Driving for a good cause: Cancer program needs more volunteers in the Comox Valley

Wheels for Hope helps Vancouver Island patients receive life-saving cancer treatment in Victoria

The Wheels of Hope is a volunteer driver program serving Vancouver Island, including the Comox Valley, that provides transportation for residents to access cancer treatment in Victoria. (Photo courtesy of Wheels of Hope)
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$500,000 winning lottery ticket for Oct. 28 draw sold on Vancouver Island

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Yet another major winning ticket was…

(Photo - BCLC Contributed)
Homewood Ravensview in North Saanich is one of four facilities on Vancouver Island opening new publicly-funded substance-use treatment beds. In total, 40 new beds are available. (Courtesy of Homewood Ravensview)

40 new publicly-funded treatment beds now available on Vancouver Island

Beds opened in North Saanich, Cobble Hill, Nanaimo and Port Alberni

Homewood Ravensview in North Saanich is one of four facilities on Vancouver Island opening new publicly-funded substance-use treatment beds. In total, 40 new beds are available. (Courtesy of Homewood Ravensview)
Runners race in the 2023 version of the Sooke 10K. The Vancouver Island Race Series begins its 2024 season in January. (Courtesy: Vancouver Island Race Series)

Vancouver Island Race Series eyes January start date

Cobble Hill 10K named provincial championships in series

Runners race in the 2023 version of the Sooke 10K. The Vancouver Island Race Series begins its 2024 season in January. (Courtesy: Vancouver Island Race Series)
The author and Rick O’Dell’s famous baby blue Plymouth back in the day at Western Speedway. (Wolf family photo)

WOLF: Since when did cars from the ’80s become ‘classics’?

COLUMN: T-tops off, mullet flowing in the wind

The author and Rick O’Dell’s famous baby blue Plymouth back in the day at Western Speedway. (Wolf family photo)
The author and Rick O’Dell’s famous baby blue Plymouth back in the day at Western Speedway. (Wolf family photo)

WOLF: Since when did cars from the ’80s become ‘classics’?

COLUMN: T-tops off, mullet flowing in the wind

The author and Rick O’Dell’s famous baby blue Plymouth back in the day at Western Speedway. (Wolf family photo)
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake recorded north of Vancouver Island on Sept. 17, 2023. (Credit: U.S. Geological Survey)

UPDATED: Three minor earthquakes recorded off B.C. coast, near Port Hardy

No tsunami is expected

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake recorded north of Vancouver Island on Sept. 17, 2023. (Credit: U.S. Geological Survey)
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WOLF: Shrieking, shirtless car wash guy may be a bee-sting victim

COLUMN: Fear of weaponized flying creatures still lingers

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The 19 riders for this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock received their official jerseys Friday (Sept. 8) during the last official event before the 1,200 km ride begins Sept. 23. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Tour de Rock riders receive official jerseys as 1,200 km charity ride nears

19 riders have raised more than $300K so far for cancer research

The 19 riders for this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock received their official jerseys Friday (Sept. 8) during the last official event before the 1,200 km ride begins Sept. 23. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Choices Market officially opens the doors to its newest location in Parksville at 319 Island Highway East on Aug. 31. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Choices Market opens first store on Vancouver Island, in Parksville

Location will be B.C. company’s 11th location

Choices Market officially opens the doors to its newest location in Parksville at 319 Island Highway East on Aug. 31. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Summer means fun time out in the sunshine. (Black Press file photo)

WOLF: Missing the peeling skin and farmer’s tan in 2023

COLUMN: Sunscreen budget way down this summer

Summer means fun time out in the sunshine. (Black Press file photo)
Folger Passage and Barkley Canyon have recorded record-high daily average temperatures. (Courtesy Ocean Networks Canada)

Record high ocean temperatures recorded at two sites off Vancouver Island

Sites west of Vancouver Island see increase in daily average temperatures

Folger Passage and Barkley Canyon have recorded record-high daily average temperatures. (Courtesy Ocean Networks Canada)
Floating in the pool and listening to music go hand in hand (or foot). (Philip Wolf photo)

WOLF: No floating in the pool or long drives during summer of 2023

COLUMN: Music has a unique way of transporting us through time

Floating in the pool and listening to music go hand in hand (or foot). (Philip Wolf photo)
The VG4A cycle tour launches at Mile 0 in Victoria on Aug. 13 at 9 a.m. After opening remarks, cyclists will ride along the Dallas Road bike path to Clover Point for photographs then continue on to Cadboro Bay for coffee. (Meg Harrigan-Lee/Victoria Grandmothers for Africa)

Cycling Victoria grannies celebrate $2M raised to aid African counterparts

Victoria Grandmothers for Africa annual tour kicks off Aug. 13

The VG4A cycle tour launches at Mile 0 in Victoria on Aug. 13 at 9 a.m. After opening remarks, cyclists will ride along the Dallas Road bike path to Clover Point for photographs then continue on to Cadboro Bay for coffee. (Meg Harrigan-Lee/Victoria Grandmothers for Africa)
Melanie Knight and her two sons found a 1.8 Troy ounce silver piece July 28 at Goose Spit Park in Comox as part of Vancouver Island Treasure Hunting. Photo submitted

Silversmiths create Vancouver Island-wide treasure hunt

Hand-poured, hand-crafted silver pieces are hidden throughout the Island as part of a treasure hunt

Melanie Knight and her two sons found a 1.8 Troy ounce silver piece July 28 at Goose Spit Park in Comox as part of Vancouver Island Treasure Hunting. Photo submitted