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Visiting photographer captures glow of aurora borealis over Vancouver Island

Visiting photographer captures glow of aurora borealis over Vancouver Island

Photographer from Saskatchewan said image taken at Nanaimo’s Neck Point Park among his best shots
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VIDEO: J-pod orcas ride a fast ocean current in a narrow passage off Nanaimo

VIDEO: J-pod orcas ride a fast ocean current in a narrow passage off Nanaimo

Runner captures video of southern resident killer whales in Dodds Narrows on Feb. 14
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Islandlink announces new Nanaimo-Tofino bus service

Islandlink announces new Nanaimo-Tofino bus service

The bus service between Nanaimo and Tofino will begin on Jan. 30
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How to fly: A peek behind the curtain at heli-ski piloting, one of Revelstoke’s biggest industries

How to fly: A peek behind the curtain at heli-ski piloting, one of Revelstoke’s biggest industries

Mountain Mavericks was featured in the latest edition of the Revelstoke TIMES magazine
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Private island near Nanaimo worth $3.7 million donated for conservation

Private island near Nanaimo worth $3.7 million donated for conservation

Betty Swift, who died in 2021, instructed that Link Island be donated to Islands Trust Conservancy
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Fast ferry service between Nanaimo and Vancouver slated to start next summer

Fast ferry service between Nanaimo and Vancouver slated to start next summer

Travellers will be able to catch a fast ferry between Nanaimo, on central Vancouver Island, and downtown Vancouver by next summer, the company behind the launch says.
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Ladysmith Festival of Lights’ light-up and parade return

Ladysmith Festival of Lights’ light-up and parade return

One of Vancouver Island’s favourite holiday events is returning after a two-year hiatus!
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‘Crushable’ beer will fill glasses at Nanaimo Craft Beer Week

‘Crushable’ beer will fill glasses at Nanaimo Craft Beer Week

Series of events runs from Sept. 20 to 24
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‘Festival atmosphere’: Orcas feast in Nanaimo’s Departure Bay

‘Festival atmosphere’: Orcas feast in Nanaimo’s Departure Bay

Hundreds of people line the beach to watch Bigg’s killer whales
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A great summer get-away close to home

A great summer get-away close to home

Fascinating and important history, lots of active pursuits to choose from, delicious food options and the chance to see one-of-a-kind wildlife, Saysutshun offers everything for the perfect summer get-away. Saysutshun, formerly known as Newcastle Island, is just a seven-minute passenger-only ferry ride from Maffeo Sutton Park ( ferry schedule) . The island offers visitors an incredible natural setting rich in culture where outdoor activities abound.
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