Topic: Vancouver Island

Earthquake shakes Alaska, Canada

The 7.5 temblor produced a tsunami warning that was cancelled after no serious waves were detected.

Hawaii tsunami: Smaller waves than predicted after Canada quake

Hawaii tsunami: Initial tsunami waves are small. But Hawaii residents got a good test of tsunami preparedness in the wake of Saturday's magnitude 7.7 earthquake off Canada.

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake rattles West coast of Canada

Canada earthquake: The earthquake stuck just after 8 p.m. local time Saturday, creating a small tsunami. No major damage or injuries have been reported in Canada. Hawaii still on tsunami watch.

Sea otters: Surprising global warming warriors have effect on CO2 levels

Sea urchins greedily graze on kelp when otters are not around, but in the presence of the predators, urchins hide in crevices and eat just the plant scraps.

Stir It Up! Minted pesto and cooking with Mom

Special family connections happen in the tiny space of a kitchen.

Vancouver Island quake, magnitude 6.4: No damage or injuries reported

Jon Anderson keeps his summer tour small, intimate

Jon Anderson keeps his summer tour smaller and more intimate than his former band Yes, who are hitting the road with classic rock legends Styx. The former Yes lead singer begins his tour July 9 at the Vancouver Island Musicfest in Canada.

James "Whitey" Bulger is captured – but not in a bookstore

James "Whitey" Bulger – alleged gangster and known book lover – was sometimes sought in bookstores during his 16 years on the run.

Whitey Bulger and the book industry

Where to look for Boston gangster Whitey Bulger? Why, bookstores, of course!

Canada's opening ceremonies statement: we're not America

The opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Winter Olympics were most memorable when they highlighted what makes Canada unique – and different from its southern neighbor.

Orca population bounces back in the Northwest

New killer whale babies lift the Northwest's endangered orca population out of the red zone (somewhat).

Where they rebuild nature

Six case studies – from Vancouver’s otters to Congo’s gorillas

Fall mushroom festivals, hunts, and dinners

A garden built around the view

Marnie and Jim McNeill’s garden on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, was planned to complement the gorgeous scenery surrounding their property.

Sowing the seeds of history

Some say my beans are from King Tut’s tomb.

World

Dog days of summer vacation

Discover the most dog-friendly destinations in the US and Canada.

A taste of history on the Grease Trail

Following an old trade route of one of Vancouver Island's most important commodities was a memorable way to connect with the land and its past.