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September 3, 2026

I’m Seeking Re-Election for North Cowichan Council

By Chris Istace | Opinion | No Comments
August 22, 2026
Prohibit Data Centres as a Land use in North Cowichan

Motion to Prohibit Data Centres in North Cowichan

By Chris Istace | Opinion | No Comments
May 17, 2025
Vancouver Island Backcountry Camping in the mountains

Beautiful Backcountry Camping Spots on Vancouver Island

By Chris Istace | Backpacking | No Comments
September 21, 2022

Why I’m Running for North Cowichan Council

By Chris Istace | Opinion | 2 Comments
November 8, 2021
Gear Review On Cloudventure

Gear Review – On Cloudventure Trail Runner

By Chris Istace | Gear Reviews | No Comments
November 5, 2021
mountain bike revelstoke trail day

Bike Revelstoke – Partnering Tourism with Trail Stewardship

By Chris Istace | Outdoors, Travel Destinations | No Comments
October 25, 2021
Cowichan Valley Bike Rides Mountain Biking

Fun Cowichan Valley Bike Rides for Fall

By Chris Istace | Outdoors, Travel Destinations | No Comments
October 22, 2021
Medicine Hat Mountain Biking Trails

Passion Fuels Medicine Hat Mountain Biking Trails Growth

By Chris Istace | Outdoors, Travel Destinations | No Comments
October 12, 2021
Vernon BC Trails mountain biking

Bike and Run Vernon BC Trails During Fall

By Chris Istace | Outdoors, Travel Destinations | No Comments
October 5, 2021
Port Alberni Hiking Happiness Chris Istace Vancouver Island

Hiking and Happiness in Port Alberni

By Chris Istace | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | No Comments
August 9, 2021
Secret Beach Campground Barkley Sound Toquaht Nation

Return to Vancouver Island’s Authentic Wild at Secret Beach

By Chris Istace | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | 2 Comments
July 13, 2021
Port Alberni Outdoor and Food Lovers Must Do

Port Alberni – Come for the Adventure, Stay for the Food

By Chris Istace | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | No Comments
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