The province introduced the K'ómoks Treaty Act, 2026, after negotiations began in 1994 with the federal government and the province.
The B.C. government tabled implementation legislation on Tuesday in another step toward a fully ratified treaty for the K’ómoks First Nation.
The province introduced the K’ómoks Treaty Act, 2026, after negotiations began in 1994 with the federal government and the province.
“Together with K’ómoks, this treaty will create opportunity, jobs, prosperity and certainty for our beautiful province,” said Premier David Eby in a statement.
📍 Seal Bay Regional Nature Park, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Just a lone plover doing its thing along the tide line while everything else feels quiet and still. The water had this smooth, glassy look with soft ripples stretching into the distance, and those patches of seaweed and rock really grounded the scene in that classic West Coast shoreline feel. I caught the bird mid-step, totally focused, like it was locked in on its next meal.
This is a Black-bellied Plover in non-breeding plumage, which is a lot more subtle than their bold summer look. Watching them feed is fun too, they’ve got this pause-and-scan rhythm before making a quick move. They rely a lot on their eyesight to spot tiny invertebrates, and despite looking delicate, they’re built to handle some rough coastal conditions.
For this shot, I was zoomed all the way out to 300mm, which helped isolate the bird nicely while keeping a bit of the environment in the frame. I went with f/10 to get a bit more depth of field than usual for wildlife, making sure more of the bird stayed sharp without losing that soft background. Shooting from a low angle really helped the composition, it adds that immersive feel and keeps the perspective intimate. The 1/500s shutter speed was enough to freeze the motion cleanly and reduce camera shake; and keeping the ISO at 200 helped preserve detail without introducing noise. In post, I placed the bird slightly off-center with space in front to give it room to “move,” which adds a bit of natural flow.
Camera: Pentax K-3
Lens: HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR
300mm / ƒ/10 / 1/500s / ISO 200
Taken: April 20, 2026
Me + my friends are organizing a really big thing. For those of you who write me anons after seeing me at pride - if you fill this out I can elevate your voice directly to community leaders.
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If you're in Comox Valley you're likely aware of woodstove fest - it's a live music festival all down cumberland. We'll be in Moncrief Hall right by the entrance!
Naked broomrape (Aphyllon uniflorum) is a beautiful little plant that is parasitic on sedums, saxifrages, and members of the sunflower family. It is found in southeast Vancouver Island, nearby southern Gulf Islands and parts of southern British Columbia.
British Columbia is home to a number of spectacular broomrapes like naked broomrape (Aphyllon uniflorum). These beautiful parasitic plants are easy to miss because of their size. However, once you know what to look for they can be found regularly. Understanding the connection between the parasite and the host plant is an important factor in locating and identifying different species of broomrape.…
