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How a Comox Valley fossil discovery forever changed paleontology in B.C.
The untold story behind Mike and Heather Trask’s fossil discovery and ‘the incredible importance of curiosity.’ Originally published in The Discourse.
Apr 27
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The Herring Gold Rush of 1979
For BC’s fishers, it was the year of money
Mar 26, 2025
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Howard White reveals a hidden fact about BC literature
Harbour's publisher and founder speculates why British Columbians are such dedicated readers
Jul 16, 2025
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5 natural disasters on Vancouver Island to remember
Jul 5, 2022
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Collin Varner advises us on the Island's most invasive plants!
May 31, 2024
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How Coca-Cola Shook Up Vancouver Island’s Soda Industry
Jun 27, 2023
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The Herring Gold Rush of 1979
Mar 26, 2025
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Almost Atomic: Vancouver Island’s Nuclear Power Deal
Oct 2, 2023
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Barry Gough recounts early corporate grip on the Island in latest book, The Curious Passage of Richard Blanshard
Jan 23, 2024
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Island History Notable: Shanon Sinn enlightens history with haunting stories
Author Shanon Sinn discusses the history of Halloween on the Island, what lessons ghost stories can teach us, and old-timey sensationalist writers.
Oct 29, 2022
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Northwest Coast Carver Ellen Neel Breaks Tradition
The Story of Canada’s First Female Totem Pole Carver
Jan 30, 2025
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Springing the Trap: The Tale of the Flying Dutchman
How the criminal career of a notorious northwest coast pirate came to an abrupt end.
Dec 3, 2024
How to Hunt Japanese Submarines
Jon Taylor describes a chance encounter that solved a thirty-year-old mystery stretching back to WWII.
Sep 24, 2024
Collin Varner advises us on the Island's most invasive plants!
The author and horticulturist/arborculturist details just how Giant Hogweed, Morning Glory (and more) arrived on Vancouver Island
May 31, 2024
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Jump aboard: Ian Kennedy details a voyage on the Best Loved Boat
We discuss the research process for a book about a famous Westcoast ship, the Princess Maquinna
Mar 26, 2024
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Barry Gough recounts early corporate grip on the Island in latest book, The Curious Passage of Richard Blanshard
The Colony of Vancouver Island's first governor only spent a year and a half here. And his story has been overlooked for more impactful figures like…
Jan 23, 2024
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