Chef Ian: the heart behind the Berwick kitchen
Rhythm, precision, and passion
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ALL Winter
Discovering Amman on an extraordinary gap year
Gap Year in Jordan
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Building a community that’s inclusive, accessible, and safe for all
Here and queer
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CVRD takes a bold step to help address housing affordability
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Featured Artist: David Besplug
Six decades of loving life in the Comox Valley
I dig it!
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Featured Photographer: Jackson Photografix
Embracing weirdness to live an honest life.
Digging into myself
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What we learned when designing our own hockey-inspired board game
Upping our game
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Featured Music: Ultraviolet
Threshold Choir eases The end of life with the gift of song
They’ll sing you home
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The gym life
It's about practice, hard work, and laughter
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Featured Words: Julie Zust
A young Italian winemaker finds her place in the Comox Valley
Pinot and possibilities
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Aging skateboarders grind through midlife crises
Case of the Mondays
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Cohousing is the antidote to anonymous living
Just up the block
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Read to your kids!
This family homework yields big results—and it's fun
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How the humble bunny is taking over Vancouver Island
Here, there, and everywhere
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Local teacher shares his appreciation for hospital care after BMX accident
Back on track
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How Denman Islanders took connection into their own hands
Hold the Line
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A Pentlatch place
Profound history in the centre of Comox, written by the Valley’s first inhabitants
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Deep leadership at Croteau Lake
A wilderness retreat allows an entire company to connect as equals
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Three bags full
Friends don’t let friends’ fleeces go to waste.
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Levels of history
An Introduction to Vol. 44
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Featured Poet: If I had nine lives
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MATHEW WANBON
REFLECTIONS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SPORT
The coaching circle
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Featured Artist: Maggie Ziegler
HIGHLIGHTS FROM MY FAMILY’S JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD
Japan to Iceland and everywhere in between
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Telling the stories of Cumberland
One village, many histories
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CEDAR BARK WEAVER
Traditional techniques, patience, and care go into Mahatta Price’s cedar bark designs
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ELDER VALLEY: A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES KIND OF ACTIVIST
Reflections from an older Comox Valley resident
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LOCAL TEA PURVEYORS
In pursuit of the perfect brew
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THE REMARKABLE FATHER CHARLES BRANDT
A priest, a hermit, and an environmental activist walked into a forest . . .
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THE MUSICAL JOURNEY OF HELENA JUNG
From Korea to Comox
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HACK YOUR BRAIN
How finding flow makes you better at life
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A LIFELONG JOURNEY INTO GRAPHIC NOVELS
Creative imagination, fantastical worlds
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AN EMERGING COMOX VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHER
A young photographer shares some of his favourite work so far
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TIDINGS FROM PORT AUGUSTA
How two ships reshaped the Land of Plenty
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MORNING SONG
We are ravens. Our nests have been here since the beginning of the world.
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LOOKING AT LICHENS
This amazing life form is a portal into interspecies collaboration
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FALL RISE: THE COMOX VALLEY’S HIDDEN WHITEWATER
Cold November rains unveil epic whitewater adventures in the Valley
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POETSKIS
Inspiring human connection, one ski turn at a time
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A CONSIGNMENT STORE ADVENTURE
Swimming in potential
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CELEBRATING HORNBY ISLAND’S ANNUAL HERRINGFEST
The CHI of land and sea
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INVISIBLE STRINGS
An introduction to Vol. 40
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TALES FROM WITHIN AN OLD SAUNA’S WALLS
Hot in here
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THE FISH AND GAME CLUB
More than what’s in the name
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THE ART AND CRAFT OF WOODTURNING
From wood to wow
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OUTRIGGER CANOEING IN SAMOA
Racing, roots, and reconnections
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SEASONAL GOODS: WINTER
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WHEN THE BURNOUT IS REAL
What emergency service providers want you to know.
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LIVES OF LOGGERS AND FARMERS
TO CHOOSE THE TREES
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A LONG AND WINDING ROAD
What it takes to keep the Strathcona Parkway open.
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ELDER VALLEY: RADICAL TRANSFORMATION
Future generations need us to take action now.
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LITTLE VALLEY: EXCITEMENT AND HOPE
Our young Comox Valley residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: KALI WEXLER
FEATURED ARTIST: JARED POPESCU
AN UPDATE ON STORIES FROM VOLUME 1
Plus ça change
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BEAUTY BEFORE AMBITION
Pianist Sarah Hagen has earned her place among the best without sacrificing her soul.
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THE ILLUMINATION OF FIRE
A conversation with Wedlidi Speck.
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HARD-SKINNED FOR THE WIN
Living in a winter squash lovers' paradise.
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INGRAHAM
The secret life of a vintage clock.
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GUYS TALKING
The power of conversation in Comox Valley men’s groups.
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40 YEARS OF VOLLY PATROL
Some dedicated folks who help keep the rest of us safe on the slopes.
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COMOX VALLEY TRANSITION SOCIETY
Safe, affordable housing makes all the difference.
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FOUR WHEELS OF FORTUNE
Could RVs make Comox Valley housing more affordable?
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PACIFIC REMEMBERING
Reflections on the joy of cold-water surfing.
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A LINK TO THE PAST
The history of the Grieve family barn.
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NEWCOMERS’ BOOK CLUB
Turning the page on another year of stories and friendship.
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A (SNOW) SHOE-IN
Finding peace in the winter mountains.
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FROM THOUGHT TO REALITY
Publisher's introduction to Vol. 36
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ALWAYS HERE FOR US
Let brassicas delight your taste buds through the long winter months.
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THE COOL OF CURLING
There’s a place for everyone within the quintessential Canadian game.
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: LUC ANTAYA
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FEATURED ARTIST: SHANNON FORD
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ELDER VALLEY: REFRAMING REST
Reflections from an older resident.
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LITTLE VALLEY: CADE HALE
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in
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A BENEFIT FOR ALL
The Immigrant Welcome Centre helps new residents succeed in the Comox Valley.
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A TALE OF TWO WOODLOTS
Small-scale operations offer hope for the future of forestry.
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STEPS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
A student-led walk in the snow to help end homelessness.
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A THEATRICAL FORCE FOR GOOD
Exploring the human experience with laughter, love, and hard work.
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THE GIFT OF LIFE
It’s not on your driver’s license! Register to become an organ donor.
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FAREWELL TO THE DENTAL BUS
After over three decades, Peter Walford has parked his mobile practice.
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THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
How an infamous pirate’s luck ran out on Vancouver Island.
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GOOD AS GOLD
Mead-making: flavour and fun from honey.
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BY DESIGN
Using the language of architecture to build a life in a new country.
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BETTER BULLETINS
Avalanche Canada comes to the Island.
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FORAGING FOR FLAVOUR
Local gourmet comfort foods help you settle in for winter.
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CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
An ode to the charms of the secondhand bookstore.
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GIVE IT A REST
Go on, take a whole day off. We used to do it once every week.
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FEATURED ARTIST: SHELLEY VANDERBYL
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: ANIUEMILIA
LIVING LARGE
Five can fit fine inside a tiny home.
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VIDEOGRAPHERS AND FILMMAKERS
The Comox Valley is home to a diverse group of visual artists who use video to tell compelling stories about nature, humanity, and community.
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WANTED: DEATH COMPANIONS
We’re all going to die, but most of us don’t want to talk about it. Let’s reframe the conversation.
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MEET THE BOOT FITTER
When you’ve got happy feet, you just ski better.
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IT’S A WET COLD
Winter camping in Strathcona Provincial Park.
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LITTLE VALLEY: AVA THOMAS
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.
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THE BLUE BUZZ
Wild swimmers are only ever one swim away from a good mood.
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THE GIFT OF MOTION
A new non-profit wants all queer athletes to have role models and cheerleaders.
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GETTING THE DRIFT
As a vibrant poetry scene emerges in the Valley, a new anthology showcases over three dozen poets’ work.
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DROP INTO A DEEP READ
Photographer Duncan Hague creates space to tell mountain biking’s unsung stories.
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IT TAKES A VILLAGE
Meet the organization that aims to help all Comox Valley children reach their full potential.
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MUD, MESS, AND MAGIC
Making a case for outdoor education.
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SALMON AND STEWARDSHIP
the K’ómoks First Nation Guardian Watchmen use the bounty of the sea to help protect the forest.
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BREWMOX VALLEY 2.0
Not even a pandemic has stopped our growing love for local craft beer.
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WHERE THERE’S WATER, THERE’S HOPE
Clearflo Solutions was already working on the global clean water crisis. Then their technology was needed much closer to home.
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WHEN IT RAINS, IT POURS
Winters in the Valley aren’t what they used to be. What does this mean for our water supply?
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KNIT LIKE A NORWEGIAN
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MUSIC WAS OUR CONTRABAND
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LET THE RIVERS RUN
Streamkeepers keep a watchful eye on the Valley’s precious waterways.
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THE DUBIOUS PLEASURES OF WINTER BIRDING
Join the hardy, determined, somewhat anti-social ranks of winter birders.
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BLOOM WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED
From Cumberland to the Caribbean, Chicago, and back: a local couple comes full circle.
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A LIFE LIVED WITH VOLUME
We dedicate this volume of the CVC to Thomas Dunn, who inspired family, friends, and entire communities to experience everything in a big way. He will be missed.
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DEMYSTIFYING MUSHROOMS
Move over, sourdough. The newest homesteading trend is mushrooms, and they’re popping up all over the place.
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THE THREADS OF RECOVERY
A former adrenaline junkie becomes a different kind of adventurer, exploring new cultures through weaving.
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SPEAKING FOR THE TREES
The lush forest along the Puntledge River feels like a protected sanctuary, but some areas are slated for logging. A new local group aims to change that.
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FEATURED WORDS: LONGEST NIGHT
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FEATURED ARTIST: ZOEY MAYENBURG
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: JARRETT LINDAL
HEALING DIRT
Building up communities, one bike trail at a time, with Patrick Lucas.
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LITTLE VALLEY: ZOË HENDERSON
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.
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COASTAL COLLABORATION
In a pandemic season, tourism operators partner with First Nations to protect the shoreline.
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THE VINYL REVIVAL
Why records are making a comeback.
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TAKING THE PLUNGE
A pledge to jump into Comox Lake once a month for a year.
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RAISING WOMEN
Now in its 21st year, Comox Valley Girls Group provides a safe space for the development of female empowerment.
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CALLED TO THE BAR
Hornby Organic is building an energy-bar empire based on a family recipe.
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STORM, SPIRITS, AND ISOLATION: LIFE ON THE LIGHTS
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RAKING THE COALS
Seeking meaning in a beloved mother’s dementia.
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TAKING THE TEMPERATURE ON GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
When it comes to energy efficiency, what’s hot may not be that cool.
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UNHINDERED GOOD TIMES ON FORBIDDEN PLATEAU
It was all fun and games ’til the roof caved in—but the former Wood Mountain Ski Park still delivers the goods.
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ARE WE OUT OF THE WOODS YET?
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CHASING SUNSETS
During a fashion-shoot visit to Fiji, a photographer connects with the beauty of ocean and land.
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THE VANCOUVER ISLAND MOUNTAIN CENTRE AND SPORTS SOCIETY
The Mountain Centre is here, but do you know why?
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LITTLE VALLEY: KELLAN D’AOUST
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.
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THE ROOTS OF ALL GOODNESS
Digging deep for the superpowers of root vegetables.
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FEATURED ARTIST: ANOUK HARTWELL
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: BRETT KROEKER
THE ELK IN OUR BACKYARD
Cameras in hand, two determined documentarians spend a season in pursuit of the Comox Valley’s elusive Roosevelt elk.
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WINTER’S POEM
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THE PERKS OF PLAYING PRETEND
Roleplaying games open up a world of adventure and exploration… and it’s all in the players’ imaginations.
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THE BIG ONE
In 1946, Forbidden Plateau was the epicentre of the Island’s last big earthquake. The Comox Valley experiences minuscule tremors all the time—are we due for another big one soon?
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BRAVO FOR BUCKET OF BLOOD
This is the first of a series where the book-loving Nora Bingham will recommend books by BC-based authors, often with an Island connection.
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YOU’LL BE GLAD TO HEAR: UNION BAY 2040
A local writer imagines the letter his daughter will write him about her return to Union Bay 20 years from now.
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A BACKCOUNTRY, MODULAR ROOM OF ONE’S OWN
How one award-winning company is reinventing a classic design for modern adventurers.
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PROFILE OF COMMUNITY IN ACTION SPONSORED BY NORTH ISLAND UROLOGY
Think you’ve lived in the Comox Valley a long time? These women run a farm that’s been in the family since John A. Macdonald was prime minister.
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THE SONSHINE LUNCH CLUB: A LOCAL LIFELINE
Turns out there is such a thing as a free lunch. Five days a week, the Sonshine Lunch Club in Courtenay provides a nutritious meal and a gathering place for people who need a little help.
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THE ORIGINAL SPIN SESSIONS
Black Creek’s spinning community has nothing to do with stationary bikes, and everything to do with the art and craft of wool.
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WAIT ’TIL THE SUN SHINES, NELLIE
The hard work of logging Comox Lake—by hand and raft.
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THE SEASON OF EARTH
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CONTINENTAL DRIFT
During a kayaking trip to Ecuador, a local photographer’s interests converge with like-minded North American adventurers.
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THE WATERS WITHIN
Reflecting our past through a lens of sustainability to voice our hope for the future.
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PLAYING THE LONG GAME
A lot of change comes with the passing of multiple decades, but a committed gathering of floor hockey players shows that some good things stay the same.
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BEARING WITNESS
Just across the Salish Sea, only 70 kilometres from Campbell River as the crow flies, the Xwémalkwu (Homalco) people share the land with dozens of grizzly bears—and awe-struck visitors.
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LITTLE VALLEY: CADENCE HERRON
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.
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FEATURED ARTIST: JENNIFER EATON
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: SHERYL HANULA
GROUND RULES
In a rapidly growing community, development sprawl and the preservation of common space is a tense subject. Despite new demands and changing ownership, our old habits are hard to break.
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WHAT TIME LEAVES BEHIND
The Trent River’s unique ecology has made its banks host to many exciting fossil discoveries, by palaeontologists and casual visitors alike.
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WINTER FUN FOR EVERYONE
Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports strives to make the joy of skiing and snowboarding accessible to all.
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SMOOTH MOVES
Through hard work and distinct vision, a network of local trail builders are carving out the future of mountain biking in Cumberland.
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A CUSHY ARRANGEMENT
Life on the back eddy of a ski attracts a revolving cast of characters.
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A CHILLING TURN
For a pair of spirited river surfers, a surge of excitement for ideal conditions quickly turns dangerous.
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IN THE FIELD
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WHAT MOVES US
The rivers of the Comox Valley have the power to carry us home.
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LONG MAY YOU RUN
Dancing In Gumboots is an intimate portrait of a bygone era on the coast, telling the tales of bold and inventive women arriving to the Valley in the '60s and '70s.
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AN ELEGANT STRUGGLE
The tranquil experience of our riverbanks betrays the life-and-death cycle that is central to the health of our forests and watersheds.
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UNIVERSAL LOCAL
Dancer and teacher Cathy Stoyko’s many cultural contributions include a multi-purpose space in Cumberland dedicated to inclusivity and creative freedom.
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A PLACE UPSTREAM
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THE STAY-AT-HOME DEFENCEMAN
Born and raised on Vancouver Island, former NHL player Willie Mitchell embraces the captain role at Clayoquot Sound’s newest resort.
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ANCHORED IN ICELAND
An experienced traveller connects the past, present, and future on a sail and ski adventure.
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A COMMUNITY EMERGES
Redefining the curriculum to create a better chance of success for Indigenous students.
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LITTLE VALLEY: INDI NEUFELD
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.
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EVERYDAY INDULGENCES
Favourites during the season of coziness and comfort food, certain chocolate and cheese varieties offer positive (and surprising) neurological effects.
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READY AND ABEL
Iconic and quirky, Mount Cain is more than a mere ski hill. It’s a cog set of individuals making turns for themselves, and for the better.
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ON A SWELL AND A PRAYER
In one year a local paddler goes from rookie to evangelist in the fastest man-powered boat on the water.
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POWER MOVE
A longtime admirer of hip hop dance gets out of the corner.
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KYE BAY MORNING
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SPOKEN LOCAL
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GOING PUBLIC
Collaborating towards a beautiful future through art initiatives in the Comox Valley.
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TOUGH LOVE
Four artists collectively known as the Wood Vibe Tribe are refreshing woodworking traditions and using the power of camaraderie to shape their own identities.
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THE SWEET SPOTS
Using Shinrin-yoku and the beauty of our surroundings to heal during times of transition.
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FIELD OF DREAMS
Turning the tides to de-industrialize the estuary in the heart of our community.
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HEROES, BIG AND SMALL
For over 30 years, YANA has been assisting Comox Valley families struggling to cope with their children’s medical emergencies. The organization, and the passion of its volunteers, is as strong as ever.
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THE SCIENCE OF SAFETY
The progression of a local Avalanche Centre.
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THE CONSTANT GARDENERS
A determined settler and a reflective musician find solace in a single piece of land, decades apart.
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THE FIRST SNOWFALL
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LOST SAVANA FARM
Finding bounty at the end of the road.
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STOCK 101
How to build a base.
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CAFFEINATED
Getting your fix in the Comox Valley.
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JAPOW
Magic on the slopes of Japan.
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LET IT RAIN
Helping combat the symptoms of SAD.
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OFF-THE-GRID
The beauty of disconnecting.
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NANAIMO
Appreciating the old and discovering the new.
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BEES IN A MAILBOX
The age of drones.
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SERENITY IN SEAL BAY
Finding beauty on the trails.
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COMOX VALLEY’S CRAFTING COMMUNITY
Connecting a community of Comox Valley crafters with the world
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A LIFE’S WORK, IN PROGRESS
An interview with Comox Valley’s Poet Laureate Kevin Flesher.
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SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE
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LITTLE VALLEY: WALLACE BAIKIE
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.
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THE COMOX VALLEY THERAPEUTIC RIDING SOCIETY
A place to belong and find peace.
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FINDING OUR WAY
Learning lessons on the mountain.
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BLACK-TAILED DEER
Respecting our neighbours.
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UP, UP, AND AWAY
Taking flight on the water.
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SETTING GOALS IN THE SNOW
Helping skiers be their best at home and abroad.
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CHORAL VALLEY
The joy of lifting your voice with others.
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NATURE’S NUTRITION
Knowledge from the ground up.
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ELEMENT
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ABUELO’S CORN TORTILLAS
A local business grows by staying true to their origins.
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COMPLEX TERRAIN
Navigating art and nature in the heart of Vancouver Island.
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HERBALISM 101
How to use supplements to reclaim health in the winter months.
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DANCING IN THE DARK
Vancouver Island’s greatest discoveries may lie beneath the rainforest and mountains it is most known for.
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QUIETLY QUADRA
At once, this peaceful destination typifies “island life” while following a path of its own.
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LOVE IS A BURNING THING
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FUMBLING TOWARDS GRACE
A writer finds her groove while cross country skiing in Strathcona Park.
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SHOW OF PROGRESS
The stories told during the World Community Film Festival voice the passionate and varied work of present day activists and artists.
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FINDING FORBIDDEN
Separating truth from fiction in the Comox Valley’s backyard.
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PULLING PLASTIC
Indoor climbing gives wet weather adventurers a new way to play on rainy days.
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TOFINO
Surf, storms, and serenity.
INSPIRED BY SOUND
Two of Cumberland’s citizens build a legacy of music from behind the stage.
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A BIG TENT WITH BIG INTENT
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BRIDGING HISTORY
The Trent River Trestle connects Cumberland and Royston with more than steel and timber.
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SEWING WILD
A man, his sewing machine, and a passion for new experiences come together in a Cumberland business.
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YOUTHFUL CYCLE
A Comox Valley adventure prodigy looks to the future without stressing about the present.
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FORAGING 101
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MATERIALIZING THE SOUL
Three Comox Valley jewellers carry on the tradition of hand made, wearable art while applying distinct creative visions.
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OSCAR’S STORY
How a single animal’s spirit led to the care of many others in need.
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KINDRED SPIRIT
Kindred Custom Snowboards
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THE HUMAN FACTOR
Making smart decisions in the backcountry.
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WHEN HERRING SPAWN
An ecological highlight of the Comox Valley winter arrives alongside these fascinating fish.
LITTLE VALLEY: SHOLEH KERRIGAN
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.
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OUT OF THE BLUE
An interview with Marla Limousin.
CHALLENGING MOTHER NATURE
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THE NEW BREWMOX VALLEY
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A TREASURE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD
The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa.
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INSPIRATION IN A MOUNTAIN TOWN
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THE VERDANT VALLEY
A trio of greenhouse gardeners share their secrets for a bountiful backyard.
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LAKE OF DRAGONS
An accomplished paddler reveals how Comox Lake’s appeal extends well beyond summer.
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WHERE THE TRAIL BEGINS
The reverent, irreverent, and occasionally inappropriate stories behind Cumberland’s eclectic trail names.
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THE FIRE INSIDE
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VAN ISLE SKI TOURING
It was the perfect storm for backcountry success on Vancouver Island; a skier’s dream
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Drac’s Castle
Merville, Vancouver Island
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RIDING IS AWESOME
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CONCERNING ISLANDERS
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COMING HOME
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