r/VancouverIsland • • Oct 16 '25

ARTICLE Residents invited to help shape long-term forest plan for west central Vancouver Island

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r/VancouverIsland • • Sep 11 '25

DISCUSSION American company, with US military ties, appling for 77 long term leases of Crown Land along the coast of BC.

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Hey, anyone else heard about the American company who applied for 77 long term leases of Crown Land along the coast of BC. the government is still accepting comments from Canadians.

If you have time, it may be worth submitting a comment on the canadian government bid page, it can be anonymous.

Basically, what's happening is that an American-based company National Outdoor Leadership School has applied for a license of occupation over 77 separate Crown Land sites up and down the BC Coast for outdoor 'leadership and camping' purposes. Could this company's clients ever be US government/ military once they decide the lease? With threats by the U.S. of annexation of Canada, no way should American companies or individuals gain control of Canadian land - especially on the coast! Some of these places have no access to water or septic, so their claim to use these areas for camping and "leadership training" sounds concerning. Why such a huge number of sites, and most on the coastline with water access to land in remote areas that would be difficult to monitor.

If you're against this, comments are open until October 5th latest at:

http://comment.nrs.gov.bc.ca/applications?clidDtid=1412379&id=6894defe1c9fc60022144a67#details


r/VancouverIsland • • 14h ago

IMAGERY I made a topographic wallpaper pack for Cowichan Valley ☺️

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I really liked Nomad’s topographic wallpaper pack but wanted something closer to home.

It’s organized into a few different colour schemes with layouts for phones/tablets, smart watches, and laptops.

I’m still thinking about other areas to experiment with, and how to handle place names for instance indigenous names and so forth. Curious on any thoughts!


r/VancouverIsland • • 13h ago

ARTICLE Major crime unit investigating suspicious disappearance of 18-year-old last seen in Qualicum Beach

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r/VancouverIsland • • 4h ago

B.C. elected Conservatives, but what if we elected no parties at all?

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What if we elected no parties at all? The Northwest Territories and Nunavut already do. Their MLAs run as independents, pick the premier and cabinet by secret ballot, and the regular members act as a real opposition with real committee power.


r/VancouverIsland • • 14h ago

ARTICLE What Canada can learn from the Netherlands about getting people out of cars

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r/VancouverIsland • • 10h ago

ARTICLE Paramedics rescue injured raccoon found lying in middle of road

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r/VancouverIsland • • 18h ago

Vancouver Island animal rescuer Jesse Adams killed on Ukraine’s front lines

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r/VancouverIsland • • 8h ago

Doerkson denounces white supremacist stunt at B.C. legislature

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r/VancouverIsland • • 12h ago

Trying to locate

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r/VancouverIsland • • 13h ago

Carmanah Walbran Park Current Access

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Hi!

Hoping to visit the Carmanah valley and was curious about the status of the road(s)?

I read that Rossander main was cleared and good to go back in September but I was wondering if this is still the case as Google Maps seems to think otherwise.

Also curious if any south access (Port Renfrew) goes right now.

Cheers!


r/VancouverIsland • • 1d ago

IMAGERY Vancouver Island, BC

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r/VancouverIsland • • 1d ago

IMAGERY A gorgeous view of Holberg Inlet on a beautiful October day!

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r/VancouverIsland • • 1d ago

ARTICLE Witnesses sought after deer illegally shot in Vancouver Island city

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r/VancouverIsland • • 1d ago

ARTICLE Attempted jewellery theft at Nanaimo Costco prompts police search for suspect

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r/VancouverIsland • • 19h ago

ARTICLE Beban House known as one of Nanaimo’s most haunted buildings

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r/VancouverIsland • • 1d ago

ARTICLE Comox Valley Search and Rescue warns of changing winter conditions in mountains

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r/VancouverIsland • • 2d ago

Voter turnout in B.C.'s snap election lower than 2020 COVID-19 pandemic vote

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r/VancouverIsland • • 1d ago

ARTICLE Sock drive aims to help people experiencing homelessness stay healthy this winter

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r/VancouverIsland • • 1d ago

ADVICE NEEDED Question for Kei Van/Truck owners

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I was hoping that some kei owners could give me their thoughts on how well they perform on the highway. I am looking to buy a 4wd Sambar and while it would be great for driving around Comox Valley I am not sure it is going to be a comfortable journey when I have to drive south the Nanaimo or Victoria. The Malahat seems likely to be a real struggle.


r/VancouverIsland • • 1d ago

A week in the life

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What’s a week in the life of a Vancouver Island resident like who loves the outdoors? How often do you get to spend time/maximize your outdoor time around work, family, adult, etc. expectations?


r/VancouverIsland • • 2d ago

MISSING PERSON or PET View from The Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet

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r/VancouverIsland • • 2d ago

Heard a noise that I recognized but couldn't identify. So I started whistling. It was a baby raccoon.

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r/VancouverIsland • • 1d ago

ARTICLE Permanent daylight saving time in B.C. could affect kids, productivity and winter mornings

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r/VancouverIsland • • 2d ago

B.C. election 2026: A roundup of the results on Vancouver Island

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