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Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Seven Grade 12 students completed their secondary school education in Ahousaht and they were brought together in front of the community in celebration on June 29.
The graduates were escorted into the...
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
More 100 young Nuu-chah-nulth-aht, ranging in ages from 12 to 18, arrived at Nanoose Bay Pentecostal Camp June 16 for a weekend of building bonds and sharing cultural teachings.
Monday, July 3, 2017
Hundreds of people turned up at the Alberni Athletic Hall Saturday, June 24, proudly celebrating the scholastic success of Nuu-chah-nulth-aht that graduated in 2017.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Although federal estimates show growing herring populations on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Nuu-chah-nulth Nations are pushing for the closure of the commercial fishery for another year, citing the...
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Between 600 and 800 years ago someone peeled a strip off of a western red cedar near the village of Ehthlateese by Uchucklesaht Inlet, located in Vancouver Island’s Barkley Sound.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
A routine fishing trip nearly turned tragic for five people from Ahousaht when a malfunction in their steering line caused the boat to run in circles, taking on water in choppy seas.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
After a complete closure to the Alberni Inlet and Somass River this spring to protect returning Barkley Sound sockeye, this summer the Tseshaht First Nation is planning to fish for other salmon species in...
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Friends and family are mourning the loss of Marelene ‘JoAnne’ Martin Young, age 54, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on June 21.
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Amid the rapid changes that affect many industries today, it can be difficult for a young person to find a stable career path. But for Mercedes Brown, the health care field appears to be offering the...
Monday, June 19, 2017
Very few people eat them anymore - but for those that do, a scrambled seagull egg is a rare, once-a-year treat.
Monday, June 19, 2017
The annual Quu’asa Picnic in the Park was held at Harbour Quay on June 15 and a summer downpour didn’t dampen the spirits of locals who got together for some food and fun.
Friday, June 16, 2017
Along with other paddlers from the Ditidaht Community School, 11-year-old Mazzari Tate begins his day on the water.
Friday, June 16, 2017
The Royal British Columbia Museum has opened a new exhibit that celebrates B.C. families over time. The Family: Bonds & Belonging exhibit opened Friday, June 2. It features British Columbians...
Friday, June 16, 2017
High school students at Maaqtusiis School hosted a community feast May 31 at the school gym. It was a celebration that they had started working on at the beginning of the school year, when they prepared...
Friday, June 16, 2017
A tanker hauling aviation fuel tipped over on the Tofino highway near Hydro Hill and Kennedy Lake on Thursday, June 15. The accident occurred about 3:00 p.m., stranding commuters on both sides.
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
In an effort to cut down on disruptive, all-night parties to the site where Clayoquot Arm and Kennedy Lake meet, vehicle access to the Chuu’is camp area has been blocked.
Monday, June 12, 2017
Hupacasath First Nation is inviting the public to celebrate National Aboriginal Day, Wednesday June 21, by taking part in the Sunset Market Season Kickoff. After one season at Clutesi Haven, the Market now...
Monday, June 12, 2017
He landed his dream job as a kayak guide only one day after celebrating his graduation from the 2017 Hooksum Outdoor Leadership Training Program.
Friday, June 9, 2017
A full library of 4000 books, shelves and tables arrived by barge to Ahousaht on June 7. The complete library is a gift to Maaqtusiis Secondary School from the Write to Read Project; a charitable foundation...
Thursday, June 8, 2017
The tiny town that was declared to have the best tap water in British Columbia saw their taps run dry, at least temporarily. The British Columbia Water & Waste Association named Zeballos, B.C. as the...
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Fire restrictions are returning to Vancouver Island this spring, with a ban on larger open fires coming into effect Wednesday, June 7.
Monday, June 5, 2017
A newborn lies on a blanket, surrounded by a dozen and a half kindergarten students.
Friday, June 2, 2017
First Nations will be playing a larger role in B.C.’s future developments, says the newly elected NDP representative for the region covering most Nuu-chah-nulth territories.
