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Mount Cain was built by loggers—but now logging has come to the mountain
The North Island ski area is divided over the start of logging just outside of its boundary
Andrew Findlay·Monday, August 8, 2022·9 min
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It's been a good season for snow at Mount Washington—but not for workers
Mount Washington managers are loading lifts and bussing tables due to ongoing staff shortage. Part 4 of our series, Pay Check
Andrew Findlay·Monday, March 28, 2022·9 min
Business
He wanted to build a ski yurt. Others wanted to log. Ecological concerns killed only one of the proposals
There’s a battle in the backwoods of BC between adventure tourism and raw resource extraction, and according to some, tourism is losing in a big way.
Andrew Findlay·Monday, October 18, 2021·8 min
News
Covid? Vancouver Island's foresters have another disease to worry about
A few years ago, Swiss needle cast wasn’t even listed as a pathogen of concern. Now, with help from climate change, it's everywhere.
Andrew Findlay·Sunday, September 19, 2021·5 min
Features
Meet the endangered bird that nests high above Fairy Creek
Marbled murrelets stand as an indictment of BC’s lack of action to protect species at risk
Andrew Findlay·Saturday, July 3, 2021·8 min
News
From coal to cool: Cumberland booms again
When a sleepy town attracts wealthy digital nomads, what happens to its old-school charm?
Andrew Findlay·Monday, May 24, 2021·13 min
News
What's happening to Vancouver Island's local food supply?
Rising land prices are keeping young people out of farming. Local groups, farmers and entrepreneurs are trying to change that
Andrew Findlay·Wednesday, April 14, 2021·14 min
News
How to make an acid-proof oyster
Oyster farms face a fading future in acidifying oceans. But a Vancouver Island research program is trying to breed oysters that can resist the change
Andrew Findlay·Tuesday, March 16, 2021·8 min
News
Victoria’s big blue opportunity
Surrounded on three sides by the ocean, Victoria has already attracted big-name ocean technology companies. But a new cluster wants to accelerate the sea change
Andrew Findlay·Wednesday, February 24, 2021·13 min
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All-in: Heiltsuk leader Jess Housty is building her community for resilience
Just after winning its battle against Northern Gateway, Bella Bella was devastated by the Nathan E. Stewart disaster. Now Housty is trying to bring up a generation that's ready for the next fight.
Andrew Findlay·Thursday, February 18, 2021·9 min
News
Logging change: old-growth harvesting has deep roots on Vancouver Island, but how long can it last?
Logging-dependent communities are facing an existential threat from what conservationists and First Nations say is an overdue change to forestry practices
Andrew Findlay·Saturday, January 30, 2021·14 min
News
Could passenger rail down the E&N solve Victoria's congestion woes?
By 2038, a drive from Mill Bay to Victoria is expected to take 2 hours and 24 minutes
Andrew Findlay·Friday, November 13, 2020·8 min