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01/06/2025

Did you know Nanaimo skiers used to be able to hit the slopes in their own backyard? In the early 1960s, the Sno-Bird Ski Club of Victoria developed the Green Mountain Ski Hill in the Nanaimo Lakes area. Most skiers were at the ski hill after less than an hour-on drive from home.

📷️: Nanaimo Archives - Green Mountain Ski Hill, c. 1960s.

12/26/2024

🚨 Earthquake Alert: Vancouver Island | A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Vancouver Island earlier today, reminding us of the region’s seismic activity.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas, beautiful humans.
❤️🤍❤️

12/19/2024

12/15/2024

12/14/2024

12/14/2024

Please be aware that Environment and Climate Change Canada - Weather has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for the Vancouver Island Coastline from Bamfield to Clo-oose. This warning is in effect due to high storm surges, large waves, and higher than normal water levels.

Elevated ocean water levels accompanied by significant wind and waves are expected, likely exceeding highest astronomical tide.

When: Saturday, December 14

What to expect:
⚠ Coastal flooding due to large waves coinciding with high tide
⚠ Storm surge may rise up to 100 cm above highest astronomical tide

Additional information:
Very strong southeast winds will veer to very strong southwest and push significant wave heights of 5 to 7 metres onshore onto the west coast of Vancouver Island. The timing of the very strong southwest winds will coincide with high tide, resulting in the potential for storm surge to reach 50 to 80 cm above high tide. Locally, the storm surge may reach 100 cm.

⚠ Coastal flooding is likely along exposed shorelines.

The combination of surges and waves may cause damage along the coast. Flooding is likely near the coastline and in nearby low-lying areas. Buildings along low-lying coastal areas are at risk of being flooded or damaged. Stay away from affected coastlines. Surge and waves can have impacts well inland.

For more information: coastsmart.ca.

12/13/2024

⚠️ WIND WARNING IN EFFECT - GUSTS UP TO 100 KM/H EXPECTED SATURDAY

Wind Warning in effect for:
East Vancouver Island - Duncan to Nanaimo

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Where: Metro Vancouver - including Surrey, Langley, Richmond, Delta, Burnaby, West Vancouver and City of Vancouver, Sunshine Coast - Gibsons to Earls Cove, East Vancouver Island - Duncan to F***y Bay and the Southern Gulf Islands.

When: Saturday.
Winds: Southeast 70 km/h gusting to 100.

Remarks: A low pressure system will bring strong and gusty southeasterly winds to the inner south coast on Saturday. Southeast winds of 70 km/h gusting to 100 will develop Saturday morning and will ease in the afternoon.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches. Motorists, especially in high profile vehicles, may expect hazardous driving conditions on highways subject to strong cross winds.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using .

12/12/2024

"The captivating allure of a foggy morning in Goldstream Provincial Park..." 🌲

- Murray Sharratt Photography

12/08/2024

This sweet little barred owl was brought in earlier this week after a suspected vehicle collision. She’s bounced back beautifully with the help of anti-inflammatory medications, and is on her way to being the 10th barred owl we release this year!

12/07/2024

⚠️ POWER OUTAGES - NORTH NANAIMO / LANTZVILLE - 5272 CUSTOMERS AFFECTED - BC HYDRO CREW HAS NOW BEEN ASSIGNED -