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AXÉ CAPOEIRA AND KUMUGWE DANCERS

Warrior spirit in the Bighouse

Words & photos by

Sara Kempner

THE RISK OF FIRE TO THE COMOX LAKE WATERSHED

Fire is the number-one risk to our watershed. We need to talk about it now.

Words by

Meaghan Cursons

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

VANCOUVER ISLAND FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL

More than a culinary delight

Words by

Bill Lee

Photos by

Nycky-Jay Vanjecek

CUMBERLAND CAMPGROUND’S NEW SLEEPING BARRELS

Cozy 16-foot sleeping barrels nestled in the forest overlooking Comox Lake

Words by

Zoë Cooper

James McKerricher

THE FISH AND GAME CLUB

More than what’s in the name

Words by

Dave Flawse

Photos by

Luke Phillips

THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE

Celebrating 100 years of aviation

Words by

Tyko Adams

STEWARDING SHOAL BAY

Historic harbour to peaceful retreat

Words by

Mark MacDonald

Photo by

Alison Dawn

THE RISE OF HOLISTIC HEALTH SERVICES

What defines a healthy community?

Words by

Nicole Berns

Illustrations by

Trish LaFrance

DISCOVER THE HEALING POWER OF LABYRINTHS

Spiral into the centre

Words by

Marie Maccagno

Photos by

Colin Pendziwol

EMBRACING FRIVOLITY

Designer's introduction to Vol. 38

Words by

Zoë Cooper

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

FEATURED POET: AMBITION

Words by

Erin Poettcker

Photo by

Ron Pogue

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: AMY SHAW

FEATURED ARTIST: MICHAEL PRATT

ELDER RIVER: ADVOCATING FOR CARE

Words by

Lois Jarvis

Photo by

Shayla Attfield

SEASONAL GOODS: SPRING

Photo by

Shelby Reid

AN UPDATE ON STORIES FROM VOLUME 2

A fresh perspective

Words by

Zoë Cooper

Illustrations by

Alex Maertz

LITTLE RIVER: RAVEN BONK

My life in Tahsis

Words by

Raven Bonk

Photo by

Jodie Gallant

BEYOND THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE SAYWARD REGION

Sayward finds its rhythm

Words by

Mary Ruth Snyder

Photos by

Shayla Attfield

ELDER VALLEY: BOUQUETS OF HAPPINESS

Reflections from an older resident

Words by

Chris Semenick

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: COLIN PENDZIWOL

FEATURED ARTIST: LEE GASS

CAMPBELL RIVER FOOD BANK’S DREAM FOR THE FUTURE

Planting the seeds of food security

Photos by

Shelby Reid

LITTLE VALLEY: ODUS ATKINSON

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

Words by

Odus Atkinson, age 12

Photos by

Jennifer Armstrong

THE JOYS OF KEEPING BIRDS

… and some avian advice

Words by

Nat Raedwulf Pogue

Photos by

Ron Pogue

HOMALCO NATION’S NEW TRANSPORTATION COMPANY

Shooting the breeze with Qaya Way West

Words by

Lynsey Burke

Photos by

Michael Hack

MAKING CUMBERLAND TRAILS MORE INCLUSIVE

Careful "edits" and a new Wey forward

Words by

Ryan Stuart

Photos by

Max McCulloch

MEET THE ARTISTS AT THE QUADRA ISLAND STUDIO TOUR

The HeART of Quadra

Words by

Sylvia Yung

Photos by

Shantina Rae

CREATING A SANCTUARY FOR CORKY THE ORCA

Double Bay Sanctuary

Words & photos by

Michael Reppy

TRANSIENT ORCAS ARE THRIVING IN THE SALISH SEA

Bigg time

Words by

Jenefer Smalley

Photos by

Blair Denman

THE ART AND CRAFT OF WOODTURNING

From wood to wow

Words & photos by

Jim Whyte

HOW COMMON BROOM BECAME ALL TOO COMMON ON VANCOUVER ISLAND

A golden killer

Words by

Mac Newton

Photos by

Jen Groundwater

A WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE HOME

Aging in place—and in style

Words by

Julie Lad

Ramesh Lad

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS

Finding healing and nourishment in the garden

Words by

Jessica Dempsey

Illustration by

Lindsay Ness

WESTCOAST TRIPLE PLANK

A fun weekend for a fishy cause

Words & photos by

Sara Kempner

NATURAL COLLECTION STANDS

Handcrafted furniture for your musical instruments

Words by

Caleb Blake

WEST COAST EXPEDITIONS ON TLE:HOH

Building business and community on Spring Island

Words by

Marie Maccagno

Photo by

Erik Marks

NAWALAKW HEALING CENTER

A reawakening of the kwak'wala language

Words & photo by

Gwixsisalas, Felicia Greekas

THE FLAVOURFUL CHICORY FAMILY

There’s more to chicory than mesclun mixes

Words by

James McKerricher

Photo courtesy of

Shamrock Farm

THE COCO RUN: A CANCER FUNDRAISER

Fighting Cancer one step at a time

Words by

Ryan Rasmussen

Photos by

Rachel Jensen

CAREMONGERING IN CAMPBELL RIVER

Paying it forward

Words by

Tara Jordan

Photos by

Carla Duffey

EVERYONE CAN (AND SHOULD) MEDITATE

Yes, even you

Words by

Dennyse Harris

Photos by

Meredith Rose

AT HOME WITH RODERICK HAIG-BROWN

Larger Than Life

Words by

Andrew Findlay

Photos courtesy of

Museum at Campbell River

GETTING TO KNOW THE AWAKENEERS

For the love of music

Words by

Isa McKenty

Photo courtesy of

The Awakeneers

CVOX: COMOX VALLEY COMMUNITY RADIO

A local fountain of music, culture, and information

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

REFLECTIONS OF A YARD CAR

Content to be still after years of motion and freedom

Words & photos by

RJ Herron

HANDCRAFTING LINEN

From tiny flax seed to majestic fabric

Words by

Karla Sandwith

Photos by

Kareen Sanderson

HA̱’ME’ RESTAURANT REOPENS AT KWA’LILAS HOTEL

Food security and a celebration of culture

Words by

Camilla Sampson

Photos courtesy of

Ha̱'me'

THE HERRING GOLD RUSH OF 1979

For BC’s fishers, it was the year of money

Words by

Dave Flawse

Photos by

Jarrett Lindal

BUILDING COMMUNITY WITH LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES

Take a book, leave a book

Words by

Joline Martin

Photos by

Meredith Rose

THE STRATHCONA REGION IS GUIDED BY PASSION AND PURPOSE

Editor's introduction to Vol. 9

Words by

Camilla Sampson

Photo by

Matt Newfield

OUR COMMUNITY RUNS ON HUMAN CREATIVITY

Creative Director's Introduction to Vol. 37

Words & Photo by

Ian Adams