🌲EnvironmentVisual brief
Environment
‘Radically different’—what deer overabundance has done to Gulf Island flora
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🌲Environment
Over the last 50 years, native black tail deer have exploded in population across the islands, including Gabriola, eating through almost all natural plant vegetation and new tree saplings in their wake.
Hope Lompe, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder·Monday, August 10, 2026·5 min
🌲EnvironmentVisual brief
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Eagle Wing Tours acquired by US-based company for $24M
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🌲Business
The whale watching company has been acquired by Colorado-based Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality Inc.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, July 16, 2026·4 min
🌲Weather
The impact of the incoming El Niño won't be apparent on the BC Coast until the end of the year.
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, June 3, 2026·5 min
🌲Events
From family-friendly festivals to educational talks, find new ways to discover our blue backyard.
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, May 27, 2026·7 min
🌲Travel
Many visitors are arriving in low-clearance cars or rentals that are not allowed on service roads, or vehicles equipped only with temporary spare tires.
Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Sunday, May 24, 2026·10 min
🌲Climate Change
It’s too soon to say whether this spring heatwave will lead to summer droughts and increased fire risk, says BC Wildfire Service
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, May 5, 2026·4 min
With Stanley Park to the left, a Sea Vancouver zodiac heads toward Vancouver's iconic Lions Gate Bridge. Photo: Sea Vancouver
🌲News
A tour of Vancouver’s waterways showcases what makes the West Coast city one of the most beautiful in the world.
Prince of Whales·Wednesday, April 8, 2026·3 min
Volunteers collect invasive English ivy at UVic. Photo: GVGT
🌲News
It sure is easy to feel that giving back to nature can create some seriously positive vibes.
Mark Brennae·Monday, April 6, 2026·2 min
A cyclist cruises by the Ucluelet Petro Canada as the price of regular gas hit 191.9 cents per litre on March 14, 2026. Two days later, it went up again to 197.9. Photo: Nora O'Malley / Ha-Shilth-Sa
🌲News
As gas prices rise across the Island, experts say relying on a fossil-fuel economy is becoming increasingly risky.
Nora O'Malley, Local Journalism Initiative, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Sunday, March 22, 2026·4 min
Bleached tissue of the intertidal sea cabbage kelp at Ogden Point in Victoria during the heat dome. Photo: Brian Timmer / UVic
🌲News
Nearly all Bay mussels in BC were killed off during the weeklong event, but sea lettuce thrived.
Robyn Bell·Sunday, March 15, 2026·3 min
A bat afflicted with white-nose syndrome. Photo: US Fish & Wildlife Service
🌲News
White-nose syndrome has devastated bat populations throughout North America—and it's inching closer to the Island.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, March 10, 2026·3 min
Split-rail fencing can be seen on the left, where the new page-wire fencing begins. Photo courtesy CRD DOGG Society.
🌲News
“We want people to continue to be able to exercise their dogs, but the alternative may be to have dogs on-leash only, which nobody wants.” — Saanich Mayor Dean Murdock
Mark Brennae, Local Journalism Initiative·Friday, March 6, 2026·3 min
Photo: Malahat Skywalk
🌲News
Some memberships collect dust; this one collects views.
Malahat Skywalk·Sunday, March 1, 2026·2 min
A Garry oak meadow at Fort Rodd Hill. Photo: Robyn Bell / Capital Daily
🌲News
Seeds from the meadowlands will be preserved in the event of an environmental disaster.
Hope Lompe, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder·Thursday, January 22, 2026·3 min
Photo: James MacDonald / Capital Daily
🌲News
Council voted unanimously, directing Mayor Alto to write a letter urging the province to codify its strategy.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, January 8, 2026·2 min
🌲EnvironmentVisual brief
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Independent review of CleanBC highlights financial benefits of sustainability
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🌲News
The report found the province's investment in LNG projects could cost more down the line.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, November 25, 2025·3 min
J63 seen breaching. Photo: Center for Whale Research
🌲News
Researchers say urgent conservation policies must be enacted to save the unique population.
Robyn Bell·Monday, October 13, 2025·3 min
🌲News
August is an important money-making month for Bamfield businesses. But smoke and power outages from the nearby fire have left its tourism industry high and dry.
Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada's National Observer·Tuesday, August 19, 2025·4 min
Bev Agur has been cutting the invasive Scotch broom since 2010 with Broombusters. She is now the contact for Comox Valley’s arm of the organization. Photo courtesy of Bev Agur.
🌲News
Scotch broom has been ravaging Vancouver Island since the 19th century. Its high oil content could feed the flames of wildfires.
Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Sunday, August 17, 2025·7 min
Ucluelet homeowner Brandon Halvorson stands beside the dog door a bear used to enter his house around July 17 or 18. (Submitted photo)
🌲News
The bear tested each room and consumed hundreds of dollars of food—and weed.
Nora O'Malley, Local Journalism Initiative, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Thursday, August 14, 2025·5 min
Kayakers soak up a tropical paddle in the Broken Group Islands on July 12. Photo: Nora O'Malley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
🌲News
The turquoise blue waters are so bright you can see them from space.
Nora O'Malley, Local Journalism Initiative, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Tuesday, July 29, 2025·3 min
A mola mola, a tropical fish found in warm waters, was found washed up in Bamfield. Photo: Kristina Tietjen / UVic
🌲News
The Blob reshaped how ecosystems in the Pacific Ocean functioned—and climate change makes it likelier that these extreme weather events will return
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, July 23, 2025·5 min
Comox volunteer Heather Thomson tracks the bat colony living in a rural farm property. Photo: Dave Flawse / The Discourse
🌲News
Citizen scientists are keeping track of the Island's bat population—and have their eyes peeled for signs of white-nose syndrome.
Dave Flawse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Monday, July 14, 2025·5 min
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