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Q&A with Denise Mitchell

Q&A with Denise Mitchell

Denise Mitchell Interiors: Discussion with Campbell River designer

Photos by

LSP Photo

Hollyhock — A Cortes Island oasis

Hollyhock — A Cortes Island oasis

Just across the water, magic awaits

Sponsored by

Hollyhock

Photos courtesy of

Hollyhock

Exploring the ancient markets and cities in Morocco

Exploring the ancient markets and cities in Morocco

Getting comfortable with going astray

Words & Photos by

Vince Kehn

IMMERSED IN THE ARTS

IMMERSED IN THE ARTS

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

Words by

Nate Diemer

Photo by

Ross Bodemann

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MIKEY PARSONS

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MIKEY PARSONS

FEATURED ARTIST: KEENAN MCCORMACK

FEATURED ARTIST: KEENAN MCCORMACK

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP IN BC GREEN BUSINESS

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP IN BC GREEN BUSINESS

Making a difference

Words by

Emily Shields

REINSTATING THE LIǦʷIŁDAX̌ʷ̌ LANGUAGE AROUND CAMPBELL RIVER

REINSTATING THE LIǦʷIŁDAX̌ʷ̌ LANGUAGE AROUND CAMPBELL RIVER

Names are bridges

Words by

Jeff Groat

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

THE BEGINNING OF SONORA ISLAND’S BREAKWATER LODGE

THE BEGINNING OF SONORA ISLAND’S BREAKWATER LODGE

Vision, grit, and beauty

Words by

Wes Sewell

Photos by

Tyler Cave

THE REINVENTION OF A HISTORIC PUB-TO-PUB TRAIL

THE REINVENTION OF A HISTORIC PUB-TO-PUB TRAIL

Oyster River to Salmon Point

Words by

Lynsey Burke

Illustration by

Lindsay Ness

Art and loss

Art and loss

How individual practice and community engagement aid in the process of healing

Words & photos by

Nadine Bariteau

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MICHAEL HACK

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MICHAEL HACK

FEATURED ARTIST: BRITTANY WEST

FEATURED ARTIST: BRITTANY WEST

CLEANING OUR COASTLINES

CLEANING OUR COASTLINES

The life cycle of our marine debris: from flotsam to recycled and beyond

Words by

Dave Flawse

Photos by

Kianna Zivny

THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND MYSTICAL TAILS

THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND MYSTICAL TAILS

Bridging souls

Words & photos by

Ingrid van Ree

RESTORING CRITICAL EELGRASS HABITAT

RESTORING CRITICAL EELGRASS HABITAT

Collaboration and conservation in the Campbell River estuary

Words by

Jeff Groat

Photos by

Nycky-Jay Vanjecek

THE TIMELESS APPEAL OF TINTYPE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

THE TIMELESS APPEAL OF TINTYPE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

A memory set in metal

Words & photos by

Shantina Rae

WINTER AT THE THELWOOD-MYRA DIVIDE

WINTER AT THE THELWOOD-MYRA DIVIDE

Recalling a wild adventure that gave Whiteout Dome its name

Words & photos by

Philip Stone

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: COLIN PENDZIWOL

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: COLIN PENDZIWOL

FEATURED ARTIST: LEE GASS

FEATURED ARTIST: LEE GASS

CAMPBELL RIVER FOOD BANK’S DREAM FOR THE FUTURE

CAMPBELL RIVER FOOD BANK’S DREAM FOR THE FUTURE

Planting the seeds of food security

Photos by

Shelby Reid

HOMALCO NATION’S NEW TRANSPORTATION COMPANY

HOMALCO NATION’S NEW TRANSPORTATION COMPANY

Shooting the breeze with Qaya Way West

Words by

Lynsey Burke

Photos by

Michael Hack

CREATING A SANCTUARY FOR CORKY THE ORCA

CREATING A SANCTUARY FOR CORKY THE ORCA

Double Bay Sanctuary

Words & photos by

Michael Reppy

NATURAL COLLECTION STANDS

NATURAL COLLECTION STANDS

Handcrafted furniture for your musical instruments

Words by

Caleb Blake

A (SNOW) SHOE-IN

A (SNOW) SHOE-IN

Finding peace in the winter mountains.

Words & photos by

Joanne McElroy

Centre Stage

Centre Stage

The appeal of taking part in community theatre.

Words & photos courtesy of

Doris Wagner

Featured Photographer: Bob Wild

Featured Photographer: Bob Wild

Featured Artist: Kimberly Thompson

Featured Artist: Kimberly Thompson

10,000 Volunteer Hours of Urban to Alpine

10,000 Volunteer Hours of Urban to Alpine

Campbell River’s Search and Rescue Society.

Words by

Tim Fairbank

Photo courtesy of

Daniel Gelson

The Heriot Bay Inn

The Heriot Bay Inn

Where ghosts, custodians, and community gather.

Discovering Ancient Coastal Migration Patterns

Discovering Ancient Coastal Migration Patterns

The Hakai Institute’s new ancient DNA lab opens on Quadra Island.

Words by

Camilla Sampson

Photos courtesy of

The Hakai Institute

BOW HUNTING: A MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIFETIME OF LESSONS

BOW HUNTING: A MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIFETIME OF LESSONS

Raising daughters to appreciate nature through conservation.

Words by

Alison Bell

Opening photo by

Scott Bell

Respect, Protect, Flourish

Respect, Protect, Flourish

HOW TO LIVE WITH THE LAND, NOT JUST ON IT.

Words & Photo By

Jake Tinkler-Josephi

GOLD AT THE END OF THE ROUTE

GOLD AT THE END OF THE ROUTE

WHITE WATER KAYAKING IN GOLD RIVER.

Words & Photo By

Dave Prothero

GOATS AND BOATS

GOATS AND BOATS

An Annual Migration From One Island To The Next.

Words & Photo by

Dood Turner

ADVENTURES IN PADDLING

ADVENTURES IN PADDLING

Circumnavigating Vancouver Island by sea kayak.

Words & Photos by

Erica Keen

FOLLOW THE MOUNTAIN HOME

FOLLOW THE MOUNTAIN HOME

A journey to one of Strathcona Provincial Park’s most iconic peaks.

Words & photos by

Claire Gordon

Sophie Whittingham

Sophie Whittingham

Colin Somers

Colin Somers

Building Reconciliation

Building Reconciliation

Three community members in Mowachaht/Muchalaht territories build trust.

Words by

Alison Bell

Words by

Kaitlyn Nohr

Foraging for Food

Foraging for Food

Going on a treasure hunt and building memories.

Words & Photos by

Jade Berg

Photos by

Jesse Bone

Cold Water Diving

Cold Water Diving

A visual feast in green local waters may include iconic Wolf Eel.

Words & Photo by

Eiko Jones

Special Olympics in Campbell River

Special Olympics in Campbell River

Opening doors that are unimaginable.

Words by

Kevin Yee

Words by

Lynne Macara

Featured Artist: Terri-lynn Papagiannis

Featured Artist: Terri-lynn Papagiannis

Featured Photographer: True Dennison

Featured Photographer: True Dennison

Art, Medicine, and Soap

Art, Medicine, and Soap

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

Words by

Nicole Berns

Photos by

Alison Dawn

Experience Tahsis

Experience Tahsis

Ample adventure, history, and nature on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.

Words & Photos by

Kira Marshall

The Gardening Movement

The Gardening Movement

Three soil experts share their knowledge on the past and future of growing

Words by

Arzeena Hamir

Words by

Heather Gray

Building a Technology Hub

Building a Technology Hub

How angel investors support economic development through innovative projects.

Words by

David Baar

Photos by

Damien Jannet

Paddling Adventures

Paddling Adventures

A family explores Cortes Island by kayak

Words & Photos by

Lisa Levesque

Kevin Mackenzie

Kevin Mackenzie

Jake Tinkler-Josephi

Jake Tinkler-Josephi

Honouring Medicine and Pagan Traditions

Honouring Medicine and Pagan Traditions

Introducing the Family and Animals of Standing Spruce Farm & Apothecary

Words by

Lesley Assu

Photos by

Nycky-Jay Vanjecek

Aromatic, Craveable, and Savoury

Aromatic, Craveable, and Savoury

Fermentation Adds Value to Our Community.

Words & Photos by

Brandon Pirie

Steel Wool Photography

Steel Wool Photography

How to Create Eye-catching Creative Photos

Words & Photos by

Bob Wild

Writing a New Narrative

Writing a New Narrative

Wildflowers & Co. Founder Alissa Assu Inspires the Future of Indigenous Women In Business

Words by

Alissa Assu

Photos by

Kimberley Kufaas

Guardian, Steward, and Watchkeeper

Guardian, Steward, and Watchkeeper

Restoring the Balance of Physical and Cultural Sustenance for Future Generations

Words by

Vicki Simmons

Photos By

Tom Parker

The Future is Digital

The Future is Digital

Adversity Sparks Creative Innovation At Campbell River’s Tidemark Theatre

Words by

Alison Bell

Photos by

Tidemark Theatre

GETTING HIGH ON VANCOUVER ISLAND

GETTING HIGH ON VANCOUVER ISLAND

Singing the praises of our unique alpine environment.

Words & Photo by

Shane Johnson

GET AWAY TO GOLD RIVER

GET AWAY TO GOLD RIVER

Sure, it’s the gateway to Nootka Sound. But for outdoor lovers, Gold River is a treasure in its own right.

Words by

Anita Lawrence

Featured photo by

Dave Prothero

Falling on Concrete Builds Character

Falling on Concrete Builds Character

A generation of skateboarding culture on Quadra Island

Words by

Alison Bell

Photos by

Carla Duffey

Colourful Splendour in the Emerald Sea

Colourful Splendour in the Emerald Sea

Seeing the forest and the trees without leaving the ground.

Words and Photos by

Eiko Jones

Raising Backyard Birds

Raising Backyard Birds

A wonderful, rustic addition to backyards of all sizes

Words by

Maria Fyfe

Photos by

Alison Dawn

LITTLE RIVER: ANNABEL AND BRYNLEE LUDWIG

LITTLE RIVER: ANNABEL AND BRYNLEE LUDWIG

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

Words by

Annabel Ludwig

&

Brynlee Ludwig

The Moods of Myra

The Moods of Myra

Exploring the falls in all her seasons

Words & Photos by

Michael Hack

Featured Photographer: Vince Kehn

Featured Photographer: Vince Kehn

Featured Artist: Lukas Mouka

Featured Artist: Lukas Mouka

Humming Bird Zen

Humming Bird Zen

A local family’s amazing interaction with their feathered friends

Words & Photos by

Erin Wallis

Small Town, Big Music Scene

Small Town, Big Music Scene

What you not know about the Sayward Valley Folk Music Society

Words by

Bob Sampson

Photos by

David Stevenson

Haig-Brown Writer in Residence Program

Haig-Brown Writer in Residence Program

A place of welcome and inspiration on the banks of Campbell River.

Words By

Ken Blackburn

Words By

Sandra Parrish

Finding Connection, Nourishing Community

Finding Connection, Nourishing Community

One family's renewed commitment to celebrating food, family, and friends.

Words By

Carmen Amberson

Photos By

Erin Wallis

Braving The Storm

Braving The Storm

Surfing wind waves during winter is not for the light-hearted.

Words By

Trevor Blasky

Photos By

Pat Salamon

From Tater Tots to Full-Fledged Foodie

From Tater Tots to Full-Fledged Foodie

How an inedible childhood cultivated a Campbell River chef.

Words By

Amber Assu

Photos By

Sierra Assu

Always A Rock in my Pocket

Always A Rock in my Pocket

Transforming the way we look at simple, everyday objects.

Words By

Julie Glaspy

Photos By

Vince Kehn

Featured Photographer: Moira Le Patourel

Featured Photographer: Moira Le Patourel

Featured Artist: Sonny Assu

Featured Artist: Sonny Assu

An Aerial Perspective

An Aerial Perspective

Seeing the forest and the trees without leaving the ground.

Words & Photo By

Colin Filliter

Exploring West

Exploring West

Thirty-five kilometer of trail, six friends, six backpacks, four days, three nights, and one impromptu adventure.

Words & Photo By

Laurel Sliskovic

THE CURVE OF TIME

THE CURVE OF TIME

The classic story of a BC family’s sailing adventures still thrills modern readers.

Words by

Nora Bingham

Cover painting by

Harry Heine

Salmon, Fundraising, and Volunteering

Salmon, Fundraising, and Volunteering

How one night of celebration supports a community vision.

Words By

Naomi Tabata

Photo by

Eiko Jones

Biking and Learning with Sprockids

Biking and Learning with Sprockids

Seeing health and connection to community in kids of all ages.

Words & Photo By

Matthew Fox

LITTLE RIVER: RAEGAN COLLINS

LITTLE RIVER: RAEGAN COLLINS

Reflections from a younger resident

Words & Photo By

Raegan Collins

Transforming Campus and Community

Transforming Campus and Community

How North Island College's new bistro space has gone from vision to reality.

Words By

Elizabeth Young

Photos by

Lee Simmons

Seed Sowing 101

Seed Sowing 101

Witnessing the wonder of nature in your own backyard.

Words & Photos by

Leslie Cox

Words on the Water

Words on the Water

The year 2020 is the 19th year for an ever-changing community of readers, a celebration of words, and an inspiring weekend of connections.

Words By

Angel Murphy

Photo by

Kimberley Kufaas

Featured Photographer: Eiko Jones

Featured Photographer: Eiko Jones

Featured Artist: Cathy Holfeld

Featured Artist: Cathy Holfeld

Living with Less

Living with Less

How one woman’s quest to shop less ended up expanding her life.

Words By

Briana James

Photo by

Alison Dawn

THE VANCOUVER ISLAND MOUNTAIN CENTRE AND SPORTS SOCIETY

THE VANCOUVER ISLAND MOUNTAIN CENTRE AND SPORTS SOCIETY

The Mountain Centre is here, but do you know why?

Words by

Alycia Traas

Photo by

Kyle Hansen

THE BIG ONE

THE BIG ONE

In 1946, Forbidden Plateau was the epicentre of the Island’s last big earthquake. The Comox Valley experiences minuscule tremors all the time—are we due for another big one soon?

Words by

Andrew Findlay

Photo by

Ron Pogue

STROKE OF MAGIC

STROKE OF MAGIC

Accessing a glacier for a spring paddle board session is leagues above one couple’s regular adventures.

Words by

Alaina Vesper

Photo by

Bastian Fleury

CURIOUS CREATURES

CURIOUS CREATURES

Catch-and-release aquariums provide a unique learning experience, sparking deep appreciation for the natural world.

Words by

Christa Petch

Photos by

Justine Adams

THE RETURN OF GIANTS

THE RETURN OF GIANTS

Following a decline due to the West Coast’s whaling history, the humpback population around Vancouver Island is making a massive comeback.

Words by

Sarah Hauser

Photo by

Brandon Hamilton

BEARING WITNESS

BEARING WITNESS

Just across the Salish Sea, only 70 kilometres from Campbell River as the crow flies, the Xwémalkwu (Homalco) people share the land with dozens of grizzly bears—and awe-struck visitors.

Words by

Jen Groundwater

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

WINTER FUN FOR EVERYONE

WINTER FUN FOR EVERYONE

Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports strives to make the joy of skiing and snowboarding accessible to all.

Words by

Peter Gardiner-Harding

Photos by

Chris Baikie

THE GEM OF ISLAND MOUNTAINEERING

THE GEM OF ISLAND MOUNTAINEERING

Three locals tackle Mt. Colonel Foster to find that it has more lessons to teach than a single climb can provide.

Words & Photos by

Tyler Bellows

THINKING BEYOND BUSINESS

THINKING BEYOND BUSINESS

Much more than a local accommodation, a lodge in BC’s oldest national park trains outdoor educators and guides while acting as a steward to the surrounding environment.

Words by

Laurel Sliskovic

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

THE GREAT INDOORS

THE GREAT INDOORS

Blurring the lines between woods and water, comfort and camping, Brown’s Bay Resort is a charming getaway for Vancouver Island travellers./h2>

Words by

Laurel Sliskovic

Photos by

James Headrick

THE DIRECTION OF DISCOMFORT

THE DIRECTION OF DISCOMFORT

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

Words by

Mia Jerritt

Photo by

Kyle Hansen

THE TROUBLE WITH WOLVES

THE TROUBLE WITH WOLVES

In an attempt to protect ungulate species, BC is faced with a difficult dilemma. Is culling their predators an ethical response—and a scientifically sound solution?

Words by

Andrew Findlay

Photos by

April Bencze

FINDING YOUR SPARK 

FINDING YOUR SPARK 

For those in search of inspiration, Quadra Island’s Hollyhock provides a unique opportunity for learning and growth.

Words by

Mary Ruth Snyder

Photos by

Amanda McNaughton

READY AND ABEL

READY AND ABEL

Iconic and quirky, Mount Cain is more than a mere ski hill. It’s a cog set of individuals making turns for themselves, and for the better.

Words by

Neil Borecky

Photos by

Patrick Kitto

ABANDON LAND THIS SUMMER

ABANDON LAND THIS SUMMER

Historical boat cruises at the Museum at Campbell River.

Words & Photos by

Mary Ruth Snyder

COMPLEX TERRAIN

COMPLEX TERRAIN

Navigating art and nature in the heart of Vancouver Island.

Words & Paintings by

Clive Powsey

QUIETLY QUADRA

QUIETLY QUADRA

At once, this peaceful destination typifies “island life” while following a path of its own.

Words by

Annette Yourk

Photos by

Boomer Jerritt

FUMBLING TOWARDS GRACE

FUMBLING TOWARDS GRACE

A writer finds her groove while cross country skiing in Strathcona Park.

Words by

Sandra Szabo

Photo by

PULLING PLASTIC

PULLING PLASTIC

Indoor climbing gives wet weather adventurers a new way to play on rainy days.

Words by

Dave Benton

Photos by

Lorenz Jimenez

VAN ISLE SKI TOURING

VAN ISLE SKI TOURING

Words & Photos by

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