Vancouver Island North Film Commission

06/17/2026

Tonight!

Come celebrate the West Harbour Heroes premiere tomorrow, June 17, at 5 PM at Gladstone Brewery in Courtenay and meet some of the cast and crew!

06/16/2026

Some locations film around

06/12/2026

UPDATE: Due to an overwhelming number of responses, the call for artists is now closed. Thank you!

‼️Calling all artists!! Looking for a fun way to get involved in Home Town Takeover Canada?

The producer's have just put out a call that they are looking for visual artists (10 people total) who work with acrylic paint for a fun community installation project for the show.

They are open to various artist styles and have parameters for the project. If you're interested please email [email protected]

06/09/2026

Congratulations to the City of Port Alberni!

🥳🎉 We did it!!!! HGTV's Home Town Takeover Canada has selected Port Alberni to be the star of season one!!🏆
And its all thanks to our community with a ♥️

Thank you to everyone who came to Harbour Quay today to show the world what makes Port Alberni so great- it’s people!

And our heartfelt appreciation to the talented folks behind the scenes who helped showcase our town along the way, from our first submission video to HGTV, to multiple town events… We’re broadcasting our community pride for all to see!

Home Town Takeover Canada will begin filming on June 10 (tomorrow!), and finish August 28, 2026.

Stay tuned to learn more about what this exciting project will bring Port Alberni, and get ready for the grand reveal when the show airs in fall, 2026!

06/08/2026

West Harbour Heroes takes viewers to British Columbia's rugged coastline, where the people living and working on the water help keep coastal communities safe, connected, and thriving.
The new series premieres June 17 on Crave.

Making West Harbour Heroes was an opportunity to spend time with remarkable people doing important work along British Columbia's coast. From remote fishing communities and Indigenous Guardian programs to search and rescue crews and conservation projects, this behind-the-scenes story reflects on the....

06/06/2026

Guess what?? The hit HGTV show Home Town Takeover is coming to Canada this year—and Port Alberni is in the running!

What does that mean? It means we could get a town makeover from their team of renovation experts and designers.

The show's producers have challenged us to come together one more time and show them why Port Alberni is the best choice!

Mark your calendars for the morning of June 9th at Harbour Quay, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. More event details to follow...

Please note: This will be a filmed event so assume you will be on national TV! Come ready to sign some paperwork. Minors will need to have both adults sign a consent form. (To be provided)

06/03/2026

Canada's Global is gearing up for the launch of 'Private Eyes West Coast' and and the return of detective duo Shade and Angie.

Read more below.

06/03/2026

Doing business with film and television productions in B.C.? 🎬

The BC Film Commission's Vendor Toolkit is a practical resource designed to help businesses understand how productions operate and what to expect when supplying goods or services to the screen industry.

The guide covers:
✔️ How productions connect with vendors
✔️ Purchase orders, invoicing, and payment processes
✔️ Key production departments and contacts
✔️ Best practices to help protect your business
✔️ What to expect when working with film and TV projects

Whether you're new to the industry or looking for a better understanding of production workflows, this toolkit offers valuable insights to help you navigate the process with confidence.

📥 Learn more and access the toolkit on Creative BC: https://buff.ly/Ci4jl2P