The Island Brief — October 2026
New Island businesses and upcoming events for October 2026.
The Island Brief
A short, free email once a month: the newest businesses on VanIsleNet and the events worth putting on your calendar, from Victoria to Port Hardy.
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Past issues
The Island Brief — September 2026
New Island businesses and upcoming events for September 2026.
What’s in each issue
Every Brief rounds up the Island businesses that joined the directory in the past month — each one checked against its own website before it’s listed — alongside upcoming markets, festivals, concerts and community nights from all nine regions. It’s written on the Island, it stays short on purpose, and it never shares your address. Browse the full directory or the events calendar any time between issues.