News Impacting Central and North Vancouver Island
NORTH ISLAND
The ‘Namgis First Nation and Island Health have inked a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance health services on Cormorant Island and the surrounding community through joint efforts.
NorthIsle Copper and Gold Inc. is looking to hire a Geotechnical Technician for its exploration office in Port Hardy.
The BC Ail Trail is currently highlighting The Northern Vancouver Island Ale Trail, Stretching from the fertile farms of the Comox Valley to the windswept coastlines near Port McNeill, the Northern Vancouver Island Ale Trail highlights the entrepreneurial spirit, natural beauty, and community pride behind 8 craft breweries.
Discover rugged landscapes, endless adventure, and the warmth of craft beer and community
CAMPBELL RIVER
Seymour Pacific Developments recently announced that the first building at Blackstone Village in Ottawa, ON has received its occupancy permit
The first building at Blackstone Village in Ottawa, ON has received its occupancy permit!
The Discovery Laser Skin Care Clinic is celebrating 20 years in business.
Eagle Eye Adventures has officially opened its 25th anniversary season with a 4 hour Wildlife tour, featuring Whale Watching.
A $16,000 grant was awarded to School District 72 for its StudentRide program.
COMOX VALLEY
The Comox Valley Farmers’ Market Association will launch its summer season on June 25, operating every Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. beside the Comox Community Centre in Village Park field.
Tim Horton‘s restaurant owners have chosen the Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation to receive all proceeds from Smile Cookie Week, scheduled for April 28 to May 4.
Habitat Systems Inc. marks the grand opening of the brand new playground at Brookfield Park in Courtenay.
Harbour Air flies twice daily from Comox Harbour to downtown Vancouver until October 26.
Comox Valley McDonalds celebrates McHappy Day in support of the Foundry on Thursday May 8.
TOFINO – UCLUELET
NIC’s Ucluelet Learning Centre, located in Davison Plaza, will cease operations at the conclusion of June 2025 and transition all classes to the online platform.
The Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce is formally opposing the District’s proposed year-round pay parking program on behalf of the business community.
The Tofino Resort + Marina has been named Employer of the Year by the Tofino Chamber of Commerce.
Ucluelet Co-op‘s Growcer unit is now up and running.
The Tofino Wine & Dine 2025 — A Seaside Celebration of Flavors, is scheduled on June 7–8.
PORT ALBERNI
After a lengthy renovation, the passenger and cargo ship MV Frances Barkley is once again in operation, serving as a link between Port Alberni and villages along the west coast.
The City of Port Alberni and Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District are considering plans to renovate the Echo Aquatic Centre.
Matthews West Developments Ltd. and the City of Port Alberni have signed an agreement for the development of the Somass Lands.
PARKSVILLE – QUALICUM BEACH
Joanne Johnston is starting a new position as Realtor at Royal LePage – Parksville – Qualicum Beach.
The Greenview Taphouse will open in the summer of 2025 at the Fairwinds Golf Club, located at 3730 Fairwinds Dr., Nanoose Bay.
The Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation is looking to hire its first Executive Director.
The Parksville council has approved the residential development bylaws for Wembley Mall.
Choices Market has been awarded the Organic Retailer of the Year at the Organic Gala & Leadership Awards 2025.
Care2Talk Health, private primary care, has launched its Qualicum Beach Clinic.
NANAIMO
Coastal Community Credit Union has announced that its Hammond Bay branch will be relocating to the new Harris Quarter development in north Nanaimo in 2026.
Maïa Mercure announced the launch of her new venture, Between Realms, based in Nanaimo.
Kara Wilson, a Community Energy Champion for Quatsino First Nation, will present the Quatsino solar photovoltaic project at the 9th Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference during the Partnership Showcase on June 18-20, 2025, at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. She will be joined by Mary Vasey from Barkley Project Group, the project’s project partner.
Brett Parker is starting a new position as General Manager at Inland Truck & Equipment on Vancouver Island.
Chelsea Reid has been hired as a Clinical Counsellor at School District No 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith).
The Regional District of Nanaimo is calling for qualified and experienced firms to submit their Statements of Qualifications for the development of an Active Transportation Network Plan in the Cedar Village Area, located in Electoral Area A. For inquiries and submissions, please contact: Elaine McCulloch, Senior Parks Planner.
DP World‘s expansion of the Duke Point Terminal in British Columbia has been formally started. The project is intended to strengthen the connectivity and trade resilience of Vancouver Island with international markets.
Sarlequun Transport Inc., an Indigenous-owned transport company, has been launched by the Snuneymuxw First Nation and Petroglyph Development Group. This initiative fortifies Nanaimo’s status as a transportation and logistics hub.
LADYSMITH – CHEMAINUS
The Chemainus Classic Car Club will be at the Ladysmith Show & Shine, in August.
Bound to be Different boutique is relocating to a larger location next to its current one at 9739 Willow Street, Chemainus.
COWICHAN – DUNCAN
The Malahat Auto Wrecking and Metal Recycling facility, situated south of the Malahat SkyWalk near the Trans-Canada Highway, is seeking to rezone the property to sustain and grow its operations.
A new rehabilitation and treatment facility for men is being planned in North Cowichan by the recovery society, Together We Can Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society, and a recently established organization named CleanUp V9L.
The Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-operative and Pacheedaht First Nation presented $250,000 in checks to the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation during an April event at the BC Forestry Centre.
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