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OLD HOUSE ON THE RIVER

OLD HOUSE ON THE RIVER

Darren Howlett is sitting in Locals Restaurant, a place he has a long history with. He’s worked in this dining ...

The Kirk family home that houses Locals Restaurant is part of Courtenay’s history—and future.

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FOSSIL FASCINATION

FOSSIL FASCINATION

It is a universal truth, I think, that the further you move through adulthood, the more you’re aware that life is ...

The Comox Valley has many ancient secrets for citizen palaeontologists to discover.

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A WORK OF COMPASSION

A WORK OF COMPASSION

Since 1983, Comox Valley Hospice Society (CVHS) has been working to support the physical, psychological, ...

The Comox Valley Hospice Society (CVHS) marks its 40th anniversary of care.

ECHOES IN CHINATOWN

ECHOES IN CHINATOWN

At Cumberland Chinatown’s peak in the years just after the end of World War I, around 1500 residents bustled down ...

How exclusion, discrimination, and racism took their toll on a thriving community.

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CREATING SPACE FOR TRADITIONS, OLD AND NEW

CREATING SPACE FOR TRADITIONS, OLD AND NEW

At its root, tradition is the sharing of stories. Perhaps our oldest tradition is exactly that: storytelling. ...

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THE ART OF DRYING FLOWERS

THE ART OF DRYING FLOWERS

The practice of pressing and drying flowers and herbs dates back centuries and is part of many Indigenous cultures ...

A fusion of Indigenous heritage and modern artistry is a way to keep memories forever.

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FALLING IN LOVE WITH FUNGI

FALLING IN LOVE WITH FUNGI

“Fungi make worlds. They also unmake them. There are lots of ways to catch them in the act. When you cook mushroom ...

The Cumberland Fungus Fest celebrates the marvellous multitaskers of the natural world.

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THE NEXT RIGHT THING

THE NEXT RIGHT THING

My husband and I sometimes travelled with our kids when they were tiny. If we ever stayed in a motel, we would ...

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REMARKABLY UNSINKABLE

REMARKABLY UNSINKABLE

It was April 1912 when Hilda Mary Slayter packed her travel trunk with an elegant trousseau in preparation for her ...

Denman Island’s Hilda Slayter Lacon was a stalwart survivor of multiple disasters.

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THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT

Paige Whitehead was 13 years old when she saw bioluminescence for the first time, during a midnight dip in the ...

Paige Whitehead is going beyond glow sticks to disrupt an entire toxic industry.

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TOUGH LOVE

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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Dave Nowak

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KAIN McCOLLUM

HEROES, BIG AND SMALL

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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April Trigg

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Karen McKinnon

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