COMMUNITY
Why Are Delicious, Easy Foods Left Off Our Weekly Dinner Plates?
Editor Philip Wolf questions why favorites like corn on the cob and Brussels sprouts rarely join weekly meal rotations, encouraging readers to share.
Rethinking Weekly Dinner Rotations
Philip Wolf, editor for PQB News and the Vancouver Island Free Daily, is reflecting on why certain affordable and delicious dishes rarely make it onto the regular family menu.
After finishing two cobs of corn during a recent dinner, Wolf noted that while corn on the cob is easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and accessible throughout the year, his family only consumes it a few times annually. Canned corn appears frequently, yet fresh cobs remain an infrequent treat alongside other items like Brussels sprouts and stuffing, which often stay reserved for holiday meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Holiday Foods and Seasonal Treats
Wolf observed a similar pattern with seasonal desserts and holiday staples. Items such as Nanaimo bars, Halloween chocolates, and his mother’s peach upside-down pudding cake—baked by his son each Christmas—are limited due to their rich nature. However, nutritious options like Brussels sprouts and corn on the cob could easily appear more often without waiting for special occasions.
COMMUNITY
Why You Should Join Tofino’s Second Annual Mexican Independence Day Party
Tofino Community Hall hosts the second annual Mexican Independence Day event on Sept. 12, 2026, featuring live mariachi, folklore, and salsa lessons.
Tofino Hosts Second Annual Cultural Gathering
The Tofino Community Hall and Emergency Reception Centre will serve as the venue for a family-friendly Mexican Independence Day event on September 12, 2026. Scheduled to start at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, the festivities return for a second year following a successful inaugural gathering.
Live Performances and Entertainment Lineup
Attendants can participate in salsa lessons and watch a Nahualli folklore performance. The musical program features mariachi vocalist Laura Rivera, along with tunes provided by DJ Moses. Additionally, the Julio Avila Cuban Latin Live Band will perform during the evening celebration.
COMMUNITY
The week ahead in West Coast: Mon 7 — Sun 13 September
11 things to do in West Coast, Mon 7 — Sun 13 September.
The West Coast Current · What’s on
The week ahead
Mon 7 — Sun 13 September
Seven days of what’s on, and what to keep an eye on.
The week at a glance Mon 7 — Sun 13 September
7 am Monday Derby Hours Tyee Landing, 3300 Harbour Rd, Port Alberni, BC, Port Alberni 11 am Marim Bam Buzz Tyee Landing, 3300 Harbour Rd, Port Alberni, BC, Port Alberni 12 pm Short Term Tyee Landing, 3300 Harbour Rd, Port Alberni, BC, Port Alberni 12 pm Monday Beverage Gardens Sponsored by Port Boat House Tyee Landing, 3300 Harbour Rd, Port Alberni, BC, Port Alberni 3 pm Youth Center (Ages 9-17) Somass Hall (Lower Level), 6200 Gallic Rd 7:30 pm Monday Night Movies Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre
3 pm Youth Center (Ages 9-17) Somass Hall (Lower Level), 6200 Gallic Rd 5 pm Mens Group Port Alberni Government Office, 4644 Adelaide St., Port Alberni
10 am Tofino Market Village Green 4 pm Mexican Independence Day Celebration Tofino Community Hall
Worth watching 1
Executive Council Meeting
- When
- 10 am
- Where
- Anacla Government Office, 170 Nookemus Rd., Anacla
The Executive Council will meet on Thursday, September 10, at 10 A.M., at the Anacla Government Office and on Zoom for a regular meeting. To observe the meeting, please contact the Huu-ay-aht Law Clerk at lawclerk@huuayaht.org for the Zoom link. To see the agenda, please visit our website: https://huuayaht.org/executive-council-agenda-2026/
What’s on 11 events
Monday Derby Hours
- Time
- 7 am
- Where
- Tyee Landing, 3300 Harbour Rd, Port Alberni, BC, Port Alberni
Marim Bam Buzz
- Time
- 11 am
- Where
- Tyee Landing, 3300 Harbour Rd, Port Alberni, BC, Port Alberni
Short Term
- Time
- 12 pm
- Where
- Tyee Landing, 3300 Harbour Rd, Port Alberni, BC, Port Alberni
Monday Beverage Gardens Sponsored by Port Boat House
- Time
- 12 pm
- Where
- Tyee Landing, 3300 Harbour Rd, Port Alberni, BC, Port Alberni
Youth Center (Ages 9-17)
- Time
- 3 pm
- Where
- Somass Hall (Lower Level), 6200 Gallic Rd
Youth Center (Ages 9-17)
- Time
- 3 pm
- Where
- Somass Hall (Lower Level), 6200 Gallic Rd
Mens Group
- Time
- 5 pm
- Where
- Port Alberni Government Office, 4644 Adelaide St., Port Alberni
huuʕiiʔatḥaḥ (I am a Huu-ay-aht Man). Join us on Wednesday, September 9, from 5 – 7 p. m. , at the Port Alberni Huu-ay-aht First Nations Government Office.
Mexican Independence Day Celebration
- Time
- 4 pm
- Where
- Tofino Community Hall
Also coming up 8 of 60
- Mon, Sep 14 Child & Family Wellness Drop-In
- Mon, Sep 14 Youth Center (Ages 9-17)
- Tue, Sep 15 Language Class
- Wed, Sep 16 Youth Center (Ages 9-17)
- Sun, Sep 20 BC Hydro: Planned Outage
- Mon, Sep 21 BC Hydro: Planned Outage
- Mon, Sep 21 Child & Family Wellness Drop-In
- Mon, Sep 21 Youth Center (Ages 9-17)
Dates and names only — we confirm the details with each organiser in the edition that runs them.
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BC STORIES
Discover the Hidden Beauty of New Brunswick’s Waterfalls Through Drone and On-the-Ground Video
CBC videographer Roger Cosman explores New Brunswick’s hidden waterfalls using drone and ground footage, with tours including Walton Glen Gorge Falls.
Exploring Provincial Waterfalls
CBC videographer Roger Cosman is traveling across New Brunswick this summer to document the province’s hundreds of natural cascades. His journey relies on drone footage and on-the-ground exploration to capture these often-secluded scenic spots.
Featured Locations and Next Destinations
Cosman’s tour has covered multiple sites, including Pabineau Falls, Sand Brook Falls, Tetagouche Falls, Lepreau Falls, Wallace Falls, Welsford Falls, Little Sheephouse Brook Falls, and Fall Brook Falls. His latest footage highlights Walton Glen Gorge Falls along the Fundy coast, with Fuller Falls scheduled as the next stop on the itinerary.
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