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ABUELO’S CORN TORTILLAS

ABUELO’S CORN TORTILLAS

A local business grows by staying true to their origins.

Words & Photos by

Ross Bodenmann

COMPLEX TERRAIN

COMPLEX TERRAIN

Navigating art and nature in the heart of Vancouver Island.

Words & Paintings by

Clive Powsey

DANCING IN THE DARK

DANCING IN THE DARK

Vancouver Island’s greatest discoveries may lie beneath the rainforest and mountains it is most known for.

Words by

Terry McKall

QUIETLY QUADRA

QUIETLY QUADRA

At once, this peaceful destination typifies “island life” while following a path of its own.

Words by

Annette Yourk

Photos by

Boomer Jerritt

FUMBLING TOWARDS GRACE

FUMBLING TOWARDS GRACE

A writer finds her groove while cross country skiing in Strathcona Park.

Words by

Sandra Szabo

Photo by

SHOW OF PROGRESS

SHOW OF PROGRESS

The stories told during the World Community Film Festival voice the passionate and varied work of present day activists and artists.

Words by

Meaghan Cursons

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

FINDING FORBIDDEN

FINDING FORBIDDEN

Separating truth from fiction in the Comox Valley’s backyard.

Words by

Ryan Stuart

Illustration by

Ian Adams

INSPIRED BY SOUND

INSPIRED BY SOUND

Two of Cumberland’s citizens build a legacy of music from behind the stage.

Words by

RJ Herron

Opening photo by

Kove Photography

BRIDGING HISTORY

BRIDGING HISTORY

The Trent River Trestle connects Cumberland and Royston with more than steel and timber.

Words & Photos by

Bevin Clempson

SEWING WILD

SEWING WILD

A man, his sewing machine, and a passion for new experiences come together in a Cumberland business.

Words by

Dave Nowak

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

YOUTHFUL CYCLE

YOUTHFUL CYCLE

A Comox Valley adventure prodigy looks to the future without stressing about the present.

Interview by

Amber Zirnhelt

Photos by

Chris Webster

MATERIALIZING THE SOUL

MATERIALIZING THE SOUL

Three Comox Valley jewellers carry on the tradition of hand made, wearable art while applying distinct creative visions.

Words & Photos by

WHEN HERRING SPAWN

WHEN HERRING SPAWN

An ecological highlight of the Comox Valley winter arrives alongside these fascinating fish.

Heather & Keith Nicol

LITTLE VALLEY: SHOLEH KERRIGAN

LITTLE VALLEY: SHOLEH KERRIGAN

Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.

Words by

Sholeh Kerrigan, Age 9

A TREASURE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD

A TREASURE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD

The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa.

Words by

Susan Jane Griffin

THE VERDANT VALLEY

THE VERDANT VALLEY

A trio of greenhouse gardeners share their secrets for a bountiful backyard.

Words by

Nik Dunn

Photos by

Nik Dunn

LAKE OF DRAGONS

LAKE OF DRAGONS

An accomplished paddler reveals how Comox Lake’s appeal extends well beyond summer.

Words by

Allie Jenkinson

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

WHERE THE TRAIL BEGINS

WHERE THE TRAIL BEGINS

The reverent, irreverent, and occasionally inappropriate stories behind Cumberland’s eclectic trail names.

Words by

Ryan Parton

Photos by

Lorenz Jimenez

GET ON BOARD

GET ON BOARD

Empowering youth one board at a time.

Photos by

Ron Pogue

SQUEEGEE VALLEY

SQUEEGEE VALLEY

POWER

POWER

Words by

Photo by

MARKET INNOVATORS: HEALING BLISS BOTANICALS

MARKET INNOVATORS: HEALING BLISS BOTANICALS

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT

The Puntledge Paddling Festival celebrates a world class river.

Words by

Ryan Stuart

Photos by

Dave Prothero

UNVEILING STORIES

UNVEILING STORIES

An interview with Daniel Kooman.

Interview & photo by

Ross Bodenmann

THE COMPETITOR’S PERSPECTIVE

THE COMPETITOR’S PERSPECTIVE

An interview with Darcy Lange.

Interview & photos by

Ross Bodenmann

AUDIBLE INSPIRATION

AUDIBLE INSPIRATION

LAST STAND IN THE LAND OF PLENTY

LAST STAND IN THE LAND OF PLENTY

Words by

Tim Ennis