The Tzouhalem Creek site is next to Chase Woods Nature Preserve

The Chemainus is a ribbon of life defined by logging, floods, droughts, a lawsuit — and hope.

Have you ever wondered whether the Cowichan River is safe for swimming?

A 149-year-old iron railway bridge slowly rusting away over the Cowichan River deserves better recognition, says award-winning rail historian Tom W. Parkin.

How a stroke united Longevity John Falkner and Dr Ted Cadillac 11 years ago

The Crofton pulp mill has received a non-compliance warning letter from the province for failing to meet numerous air-emission requirements.

Tofino has its storm watching.

The Cowichan River had an estimated escapement of 25,914 adult chinook aged three to five years in 2024, “the highest count” in at least 36 years, says a federal fisheries official.

Three of top-10 priciest residential properties are on local islands

Public and First Nations asked to participate in parallel talks

(This article first appeared in Hakai Magazine.)
By Larry Pynn

Threats include ‘unregulated hunting,’ human settlement, and excessive logging