From internal revelations to far-flung travels
An Introduction to Vol. 12
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ALL Fall/Winter
CR LIVE STREETS: A NIGHT OUT DOWNTOWN
Cozy up in Campbell River with music, comedy, and art on a chilly February night
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THE MANY COLOURS OF BUTE INLET
A magnificent fjord
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MICHAEL HACK
Elder River: Life after 70
Reflections from an older Strathcona Region resident
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LITTLE RIVER: ANNA ENGLAND
Reflections from a younger resident
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FEATURED ARTIST: BRITTANY WEST
GOLD RIVER AND ELK RIVER COFFEE CO.
A tale of two rivers
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SHELTER POINT’S LOCALE-INFUSED WHISKIES
Salt, sun, and soil
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CLEANING OUR COASTLINES
The life cycle of our marine debris: from flotsam to recycled and beyond
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FUNGI’S POTENTIAL ON OUR REMOTE COASTLINE
A mysterious world of wonders
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WILD CORTES
The origins of a special exhibit
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THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND MYSTICAL TAILS
Bridging souls
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GARRET T. WILLIE
Having a hell of a good time on stage
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RESTORING CRITICAL EELGRASS HABITAT
Collaboration and conservation in the Campbell River estuary
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THE TIMELESS APPEAL OF TINTYPE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
A memory set in metal
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WINTER AT THE THELWOOD-MYRA DIVIDE
Recalling a wild adventure that gave Whiteout Dome its name
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HAPPIER, MORE PURPOSEFUL HUMANS
Editor's introduction to Vol. 10
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Centre Stage
The appeal of taking part in community theatre.
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Sticking To My (Traveller’s) Word
Seven continents in 40 years.
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Radical Love at the Art Hive
Open doors provide more than a creative opportunity for everyone.
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Featured Photographer: Bob Wild
Featured Artist: Kimberly Thompson
Wild Kelp Harvesting
Spending the day among strands of seaweed.
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10,000 Volunteer Hours of Urban to Alpine
Campbell River’s Search and Rescue Society.
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LISTEN TO THE WHISPER
Self-discovery at hollyhock retreat centre.
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Drawn to the Water
Documenting coastal mariners.
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The Heriot Bay Inn
Where ghosts, custodians, and community gather.
Exploring the Roots of Midwifery
A midwife’s reflections.
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LITTLE RIVER: CLEMENTINE AND PEPPER WILTSIE
Reflections from a younger resident
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Discovering Ancient Coastal Migration Patterns
The Hakai Institute’s new ancient DNA lab opens on Quadra Island.
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The Journey is the Gift
Finding Mick Taylor’s forever place.
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BOW HUNTING: A MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIFETIME OF LESSONS
Raising daughters to appreciate nature through conservation.
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CREATING COMMUNITY BY THE KEG-LOAD
The family legacy behind the North Island Craft Beer Festival.
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UNCOVERING THE MYSTERIES OF TWIN ISLANDS
Stories from Sheltering in the Backrush.
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A DECADE OF DUELLING RÉSUMÉS
My Path to Vancouver Island’s snowy slopes.
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CREATING SPACE FOR TRADITIONS, OLD AND NEW
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Campbellton
From its roots to a community in renewal.
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Freyja: The Croissant Story
Entrepreneurial immigration to a new continent, with pastry.
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Sophie Whittingham
Colin Somers
Singing for Joy
Campbell River Children's Choir makes music around the world.
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The Land Beneath Our Feet
The art of connecting through earthing.
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Building Reconciliation
Three community members in Mowachaht/Muchalaht territories build trust.
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Ice Climbing
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A Taste of Life on Quadra Island
The story of a cookbook and a recipe for community.
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No More Pineapples In December
Strathcona community food hub works to improve food security.
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LITTLE RIVER: PEYTON FITZGERALD
Reflections from a younger resident
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In Stillness
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Foraging for Food
Going on a treasure hunt and building memories.
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THE ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF SAYWARD
A place of deep quiet
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Composting 101: From and For The Soil
What you take out, you must put back in.
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Cold Water Diving
A visual feast in green local waters may include iconic Wolf Eel.
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Highway 19 Concerts
Lucas Schuller brings music to Campbell River.
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The Craft of Barbering
An homage to the tradition of Dogwood Strip.
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The Elusive Dream Property
A family's peaceful life on Cortes Island.
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Bute Inlet
A soul-restoring destination for active dreamers.
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Special Olympics in Campbell River
Opening doors that are unimaginable.
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What is in a Story?
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Kevin Mackenzie
Jake Tinkler-Josephi
AN AFTERNOON AT HOLLY HILL FARM
Tot farming
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Art+Earth
Moving Forward, Exploring Relationships, And Facing Challenges Together.
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Honouring Medicine and Pagan Traditions
Introducing the Family and Animals of Standing Spruce Farm & Apothecary
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Aromatic, Craveable, and Savoury
Fermentation Adds Value to Our Community.
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Steel Wool Photography
How to Create Eye-catching Creative Photos
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Moutcha Bay Resort
A Natural Haven for the Savvy Local Traveler
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Carving a Niche
Chris Zumkeller’s Journey as a Craftsman
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Innovation in Education
The Magic of the Carihi Fly Fishing Program.
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Cries of the Wild
Revisiting the History of Mount Cain’s Glissade Culture
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Writing a New Narrative
Wildflowers & Co. Founder Alissa Assu Inspires the Future of Indigenous Women In Business
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LITTLE RIVER: MADISON LUCAS
Reflections from a younger resident
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For the Love of Flying
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Guardian, Steward, and Watchkeeper
Restoring the Balance of Physical and Cultural Sustenance for Future Generations
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This Ain’t the Mainland
Island Kids Have Tougher Feet
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Pointing the Bow North
A Coastal Sailing And Snowboarding Adventure
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The Future is Digital
Adversity Sparks Creative Innovation At Campbell River’s Tidemark Theatre
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River Magic
The Watery Highway Of Life On The North Island
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Small Town, Big Music Scene
What you not know about the Sayward Valley Folk Music Society
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Haig-Brown Writer in Residence Program
A place of welcome and inspiration on the banks of Campbell River.
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Freedom, Flexibility, and Adventure
Enjoying the region in an unconventional way.
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Born Wild
Meet Matt Ravai, The Oudoorsman.
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Finding Connection, Nourishing Community
One family's renewed commitment to celebrating food, family, and friends.
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Braving The Storm
Surfing wind waves during winter is not for the light-hearted.
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Little River: Jonah E. Richter
Reflections from a younger resident
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Small But Mighty
Meet one of Campbell River's community builders.
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From Tater Tots to Full-Fledged Foodie
How an inedible childhood cultivated a Campbell River chef.
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A Very True Story
My grizzly bear attack and run of exceptionally good luck.
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Always A Rock in my Pocket
Transforming the way we look at simple, everyday objects.
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Featured Photographer: Moira Le Patourel
Featured Artist: Sonny Assu
It Began as a Dream
Helping people help others for over 30 years.
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An Aerial Perspective
Seeing the forest and the trees without leaving the ground.
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Exploring West
Thirty-five kilometer of trail, six friends, six backpacks, four days, three nights, and one impromptu adventure.
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If Dogs Could Talk
The Adventures of Cole and Archie.
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A Hiługwila for Mia
Ceremony, Heart, Tradition, and Family.
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Salmon, Fundraising, and Volunteering
How one night of celebration supports a community vision.
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