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LITTLE VALLEY: NAOMI CHARETTE

Hi, my name is Naomi and I’m currently a student at Cumberland Community School. I've lived in Cumberland for ...

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

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GIRL ON FIRE

“You know what I’ve been doing,” says Sarah Neufeld exuberantly, on the phone from the back of a Toronto taxi. ...

The quiet dirt road in Merville where Arcade Fire violinist Sarah Neufeld was raised led her loudly around the globe.

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OPPRESSION AND RESILIENCE

134 years ago, the Canadian Government introduced legislation to ban the P'a_sa, or Potlach, in an attempt to ...

134 years ago, the Canadian Government introduced legislation to ban the P'a_sa, or Potlach, in an attempt to disassemble the culture of Indigenous peoples in Canada. An exhibit at the Comox Valley Art Gallery aims to educate the public about this section of Canadian history, and the impact that continues to reverberate today.

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SMOOTHING A DIFFICULT PATH

When you think about your high school experience, what comes to mind? The friendships, sports, or parties? Maybe ...

Today ‘N’ Tomorrow provides guidance through teenage pregnancy, allowing parents to finish school and plan for the future.

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PIONEERS AND BROKEN DREAMS

Drive northwest past the ferry line-ups, strip malls, and highways choked with RVs. Carry on until you’re out of ...

Exploring northern Vancouver Island’s San Josef Bay with Cove Adventures.

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CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

Let’s face it, cycling is less of a chore when you have a growler of local craft beer, fresh herbs, and a few ...

Cycling opportunities in the Valley are growing, combining the best of the area’s food, wine, and scenery into a selection of man-powered packages.

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GROWING CALM

Fresh water flows through the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa’s new Serenity Garden. The soothing sound of ...

Local businesses team up to provide a resort sanctuary that naturally soothes and inspires.

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A SELFLESS PROTECTOR OF ALL THINGS WILD

If you could divide people into two categories, there would be those who spend their lives taking from the planet, ...

Remembering the legacy of Ruth Masters and the priceless gifts—both physical and intangible—that she bestowed on our community.

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FAMILY FRAMEWORK

The A-frame is an architectural style that needs little explanation, aptly named for its high peak and steep ...

Through strong vision and tireless effort, an easily dismissed property in Union Bay becomes a unique and envious west coast gem.

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THE DIRECTION OF DISCOMFORT

If you dare to live a life of infinite possibility and opportunity, it is essential to understand how comfort can ...

How moving outside of your regular patterns can help you manage fear and map your own future.

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