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Easy from the outside

It all comes down to perception—and effort Ah, June. We have a fresh, wide-open summer ahead filled with ...

An Introduction to Vol. 42

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Walking two hundred clicks on the Camino Portugues

I didn’t know much about the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) other than the fact that it’s a traditional ...

Two for the Road

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Reimagining Cumberland lake park tourism for community good

“Owned by the Village, powered by the community, for the benefit of all.” — Lake Park SocietyOn the shores of ...

Sharing the wealth

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Exploring the ancient markets and cities in Morocco

The original trip plans to visit Morocco, coinciding with our sixtieth birthdays in 2020, were crushed by a ...

Getting comfortable with going astray

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Life as a fishing guide in Campbell River

ELDER RIVER: REFLECTIONS FROM AN OLDER RESIDENT I consider myself to be a most fortunate person ...

Fortune favours the fisherman

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IMMERSED IN THE ARTS

LITLE RIVER: REFLECTIONS FROM A YOUNGER RESIDENT My name is Nate Diemer. I am twelve years old and have ...

Dance, music, and theatre help one young resident to find his role in life and on stage

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It’s never too late for a big life change

ELDER VALLEY: REFLECTIONS FROM TWO OLDER RESIDENTS Along with our standard poodle, Abba, we recently ...

Boldly Going

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THE VALUE OF SOIL

“Despite all our accomplishments, we owe our existence to a six-inch layer of topsoil and the fact that it ...

Considering the world beneath our feet

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The importance of knowing what you’ve got—before it’s gone.

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Jennifer Jellett

FRIENDS OF FELINES

The Kitty Cat P.A.L. Society cares for the Comox Valley’s under-loved cats.

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Mac Newton

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Jenn Dykstra

A PASSION FOR CLAY

After thirty years, The Potters Place Gallery continues to flourish.

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Maeva Collins

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The Potters Place

DENMAN ISLAND READERS AND WRITERS FESTIVAL IS BACK

Authors and book lovers rejoice at the return of the big literary festival on a small island.

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Howard Macdonald Stewart

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Denman Island Readers and Writers Festival

SHARING THE LAND

We can’t fix the past for our forests and watersheds, but we have to get the future right.

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Andrew Findlay

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Luke Phillips

FROM CLEARCUTS TO COMMUNITIES

The Valley’s community halls have stories to tell.

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Jen Groundwater

THE POWER OF GROWING THINGS

Ode to a Comox yarden (yes, that’s yard + garden).

Words by

Tyler Johns

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Meredith Rose

THE NOSE KNOWS

Raising a Search and Rescue dog.

Words by

Janna Rist

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Bill McLane

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW

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Jen Groundwater

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Jennifer Brazil

CHANGING TIDES

Goose Spit has an intriguing, complicated history.

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Kerry Hale

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Luke Phillips

THE SNOWLINE

A tale of seeking adventure—and finding satisfaction—amid the unpredictable charm of the mountains.

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Damien Jannet

A LOVE LETTER TO WATER

Explore water as a living entity through a convergent program at the Comox Valley Art Gallery.

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Glen Sanford

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Clea Minaker

FEATURED ARTIST: CHRISTIAN GEISSLER

NOSY NEIGHBOURS WELCOME

During the Cumberland Home, Garden, and Culture Crawl, it’s totally okay to peek into your neighbours’ lives. They might even offer you a drink while you admire their tomato plants.

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Meaghan Cursons

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Jenn Dykstra

FEATURED WORDS: I’M LEARNING

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Keisha Everson

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Alexandre Crouzet

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MORGAN NORTH

COMMUNITY, CARE, AND QUILTING

Local quilters have created a thriving guild, block by block and decade by decade.

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Joline Martin

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Meredith Rose

LITTLE VALLEY: MYLA BEHZAD

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

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Myla Behzad

TUNED TO THE COMMUNITY’S FREQUENCY

100.7 The Raven’s diverse team revitalizes a language and works to heal a nation.

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Dave Flawse
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Jenn Dykstra

THE THRILL OF THRIFTING

Only got $20 in your pocket? Pop some tags in the Comox Valley.

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Matt Meredith

MIND YOUR SKIN, NATURALLY

Your skin protects you from the world. Take care of it with plant-infused products from local makers.

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Zaaven Forest

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Native Naked Naturals

THE SEA IS RISING

It's hard to get excited about something measured in millimetres. But ignoring climate resilience is no longer an option.

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Andrew Findlay

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Luke Phillips

STYLE AND SUNSTAINABILITY

The Comox Valley’s artisanal clothing designers create slow fashion that will look and feel great for a very long time.

A GARDEN FOR EVERYONE

For 25 years, the Gardens on Anderton have offered peace and beauty to all who enter.

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Loraine Hartley

Photo by

Cherry Ong

BURNING QUESTIONS

Landfill tours help youth rethink the hows and whys of waste—and what to do about it.

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Tina Willard-Stepan

GREENING YOUR MONEY

Is it possible to invest for retirement—without supporting companies you don’t approve of?

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Jen Groundwater

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Jenn Dykstra

WHY WE RISK

It’s not just for the high—it’s in my DNA.

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Ryan Stuart

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Sean Kerrigan

NEITHER SEEN NOR HEARD

The Island's apex predator might just be the perfect neighbour.

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Neil Borecky

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Jarrett Lindal

FELLOWSHIP OF THE FOREST

Along the Cumberland Trail Network, you’re sure to be in good company.

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Dawn Copeman

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Sara Kempner

SEAWEED, SVP

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Angela Willard

THE TEACHING THAT NATURE PROVIDES

Farm and forest experiences help kids thrive by connecting them to the land.

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Mac Newton

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Fianna Wilderness School

ALWAYS ASKING QUESTIONS

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Jen Groundwater

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Sam Rae Harriss

Five can fit fine inside a tiny home.

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Amy Woods

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Jenn Dykstra

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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Featured Artist: Terri-lynn Papagiannis

Featured Words: Neall Calvert

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Neall Calvert

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Jennifer Jellett

Featured Photographer: True Dennison

Art, Medicine, and Soap

There’s tradition and luxury in every batch of RavenSong.

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Nicole Berns

Photos by

Alison Dawn

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Explore Collective Magazine Articles By Topic

An Introduction to Vol. 42

Two for the Road

Sharing the wealth

Getting comfortable with going astray

Fortune favours the fisherman

Dance, music, and theatre help one young resident to find his role in life and on stage

Boldly Going

Considering the world beneath our feet

The importance of knowing what you’ve got—before it’s gone.

The Kitty Cat P.A.L. Society cares for the Comox Valley’s under-loved cats.

After thirty years, The Potters Place Gallery continues to flourish.

Authors and book lovers rejoice at the return of the big literary festival on a small island.

We can’t fix the past for our forests and watersheds, but we have to get the future right.

The Valley’s community halls have stories to tell.

Ode to a Comox yarden (yes, that’s yard + garden).

Raising a Search and Rescue dog.

Goose Spit has an intriguing, complicated history.

A tale of seeking adventure—and finding satisfaction—amid the unpredictable charm of the mountains.

Explore water as a living entity through a convergent program at the Comox Valley Art Gallery.

During the Cumberland Home, Garden, and Culture Crawl, it’s totally okay to peek into your neighbours’ lives. They might even offer you a drink while you admire their tomato plants.

Local quilters have created a thriving guild, block by block and decade by decade.

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

100.7 The Raven’s diverse team revitalizes a language and works to heal a nation.

Words byDave FlawsePhoto byJenn Dykstra

Only got $20 in your pocket? Pop some tags in the Comox Valley.

Your skin protects you from the world. Take care of it with plant-infused products from local makers.

It's hard to get excited about something measured in millimetres. But ignoring climate resilience is no longer an option.

The Comox Valley’s artisanal clothing designers create slow fashion that will look and feel great for a very long time.

For 25 years, the Gardens on Anderton have offered peace and beauty to all who enter.

Landfill tours help youth rethink the hows and whys of waste—and what to do about it.

Is it possible to invest for retirement—without supporting companies you don’t approve of?

It’s not just for the high—it’s in my DNA.

The Island's apex predator might just be the perfect neighbour.

Along the Cumberland Trail Network, you’re sure to be in good company.

Farm and forest experiences help kids thrive by connecting them to the land.

Five can fit fine inside a tiny home.

The Comox Valley is home to a diverse group of visual artists who use video to tell compelling stories about nature, humanity, and community.

There’s tradition and luxury in every batch of RavenSong.

Words by
Dave Flawse
Photo by
Jenn Dykstra