Nanaimo’s Flowering Jewel
Just south of VIU lies Harewood Plains—a small, but mostly intact slice of a Garry Oak meadow ecosystem that is home to some of Canada’s most...
Ben Rosnau
Ben is a fourth-year Digital Media Studies student. Though his work as a videographer covers a variety of topics, he is particularly passionate about telling stories that focus on the natural world. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, baking, recording music, reading nature books, and looking for birds. This year, Ben has a new obsession: transit.
Nurturing Nature
Nav videographer Ben had a chance to sit down with Animal Care Supervisor Derek Downes to learn about some of the important work that the North...
Dreaming of Island Rail
Despite having nearly 300km of dormant rail lines, it has been years since any kind of substantial train service has operated on Vancouver Island....
The Nav Presents: The Wild West Coast
Finals stress got you feeling down? Is that nasty November weather giving you the blues? We’ve got you covered here at the Nav with...
Top 5 Creatures of the Night
It’s spooky season, so you know what that means… There are lots of creepy crawly guys out there (especially at nighttime). Join...
The Future of Ferry Travel?
The Hullo is the latest in a long line of attempts to operate a private ferry between Nanaimo and Vancouver—will it work this time? Nav Videographer...
Protecting BC’s Native Biodiversity
Vancouver Island is home to many non-native, invasive plant species that threaten biodiversity, human health, and personal livelihoods. We met with...
Madi Duncan & Amateur Hour
We were blessed to have Madi Duncan & Amateur Hour stop by our office to play us a few of their groovy tunes. Timestamps 0:08 - Another Day...
RPG Rookies
Have you ever wondered what happens when you pair a room full of people who have never played a roleplaying game with an experienced Dungeon Master?...