ALL Volume 24
GETTING THE DRIFT

GETTING THE DRIFT

As a vibrant poetry scene emerges in the Valley, a new anthology showcases over three dozen poets’ work.

Words by

Ed Varney

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

DEMYSTIFYING MUSHROOMS

DEMYSTIFYING MUSHROOMS

Move over, sourdough. The newest homesteading trend is mushrooms, and they’re popping up all over the place.

Words & Photo by

Darren Howlett

THE THREADS OF RECOVERY

THE THREADS OF RECOVERY

A former adrenaline junkie becomes a different kind of adventurer, exploring new cultures through weaving.

Words by

Andrea Townsend

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

SPEAKING FOR THE TREES

SPEAKING FOR THE TREES

The lush forest along the Puntledge River feels like a protected sanctuary, but some areas are slated for logging. A new local group aims to change that.

Words by

Andrew Findlay

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

FEATURED ARTIST: ZOEY MAYENBURG

FEATURED ARTIST: ZOEY MAYENBURG

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: JARRETT LINDAL

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: JARRETT LINDAL

HEALING DIRT

HEALING DIRT

Building up communities, one bike trail at a time, with Patrick Lucas.

Words by

Ryan Stuart

Featured photo by

Scott Horley

LITTLE VALLEY: ZOË HENDERSON

LITTLE VALLEY: ZOË HENDERSON

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

Words by

Zoë Henderson

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

COASTAL COLLABORATION

COASTAL COLLABORATION

In a pandemic season, tourism operators partner with First Nations to protect the shoreline.

Words & Photos by

Oriana Smy

RAISING WOMEN

RAISING WOMEN

Now in its 21st year, Comox Valley Girls Group provides a safe space for the development of female empowerment.

Words by

Allie Jenkinson

Photo by

Wendy Morin

CALLED TO THE BAR

CALLED TO THE BAR

Hornby Organic is building an energy-bar empire based on a family recipe.

Words by

Jen Groundwater

Photo by

Josh Dooley

TAKING THE TEMPERATURE ON GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS

TAKING THE TEMPERATURE ON GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS

When it comes to energy efficiency, what’s hot may not be that cool.

Words by

Daniel Booy

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

UNHINDERED GOOD TIMES ON FORBIDDEN PLATEAU

UNHINDERED GOOD TIMES ON FORBIDDEN PLATEAU

It was all fun and games ’til the roof caved in—but the former Wood Mountain Ski Park still delivers the goods.

Words by

Mike B.

Featured photo by

Lindsey Pattinson