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We live on a small island, but it's not too small to have microclimates.

A steep incline in front of me, rain running down my eyes, I stop and lean against an Arbutus tree.

Fast-thinking locals helped save two cats from drowning in a sinking boat Friday in Mannion Bay.

There’s something for everyone at the new Bowen Island Bike Park, opening Sunday, April 22.

The headline of the sign grabs me. “Caution.” The photo? Jaw open, buck teeth menacingly framing it’s whiskery mouth, coupled with small, furry paws? Terrifying.

Groups host signing ceremony on Saturday

“In Georgia Strait there are eight million waves in a year," says Vancouver entrepreneur

Cherry blossom season is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Vancouver, but it doesn’t last forever. Maybe your commute includes a few spectacular cherry blossom-canopied blocks, or you see them outside your office window.

I celebrated my second birthday on the island this weekend, rounding into year two living here. When I first arrived, I puzzled over restaurants shutting down around 8 p.m. I called the Cove, “town.” Got corrected a bunch.

The museum has applied for a $5,000 grant to replace the bellows of an historic organ and they’re hoping to hear from musicians in the community, interested in pushing its pedals.