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THE SONSHINE LUNCH CLUB: A LOCAL LIFELINE

THE SONSHINE LUNCH CLUB: A LOCAL LIFELINE

It’s a Tuesday, and when the doors of St. George’s United Church hall open at 11:30am, Gail, who is 70, comes in ...

Turns out there is such a thing as a free lunch. Five days a week, the Sonshine Lunch Club in Courtenay provides a nutritious meal and a gathering place for people who need a little help.

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THE ORIGINAL SPIN SESSIONS

THE ORIGINAL SPIN SESSIONS

Driving north out of Courtenay on an October day, one really notices the changing seasons. The wet leaves and ...

Black Creek’s spinning community has nothing to do with stationary bikes, and everything to do with the art and craft of wool.

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WAIT ’TIL THE SUN SHINES, NELLIE

WAIT ’TIL THE SUN SHINES, NELLIE

While looking at a 1931 photo of a crew of men seated on a logging raft, long-time Cumberland resident Karl ...

The hard work of logging Comox Lake—by hand and raft.

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THE SEASON OF EARTH

THE SEASON OF EARTH

Almost all the ancient civilizations identified four similar basic elements: earth, air, fire, and water. I ...

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NOW OR NEVER

NOW OR NEVER

Last summer my family and I embarked on an epic journey. 10 months, 10 provinces, 25 US states, 17 Mexican states, ...

A family of four pursues vast and vivid collective memories on a 10-month road trip.

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COVERING NEW GROUND

COVERING NEW GROUND

Despite the perpetual spotlight that the world of technology enjoys for “changing the world”, few technical ...

The Stratchcona TrailRider Program, and others like it, strive to make the backcountry truly accessible.

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LITTLE VALLEY: MIA BEATTIE

LITTLE VALLEY: MIA BEATTIE

I have lived in Cumberland my whole life. I was born in October, even though I wasn’t supposed to come until ...

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

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CREATIVE MOMENTUM

CREATIVE MOMENTUM

Board riding culture and the visual arts have always held a natural alliance, sharing a rejection of norms to ...

An inventive art show rallies local talent and business for the sake of environmental sea change.

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LITTLE VALLEY: ARYO BEHZAD

LITTLE VALLEY: ARYO BEHZAD

I’m a social guy. I love people. I love interacting with kids, adults, animals—most anybody really. If you’ve met ...

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

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A NATURAL TEACHER

A NATURAL TEACHER

Local hunter, fisher, conservationist, and author Ralph Shaw once said, "The role of the successful fisherman and ...

Ralph Shaw’s passion for the outdoors was paralleled by an enthusiasm for sharing his knowledge with future generations.

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