COME TO THE DARK SIDE
Does the thought of walking in the forest at night make you feel uneasy? Does it sound strange? And if you were to ...
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ALL Volume 27
BULBS OF GLORY
The ashen moon hung low that brisk October night. Despite the obscuring fog, I could see my breath. The chill cut ...
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: CURTIS BLACKBURN
Curtis was born and raised in the Comox Valley, where he pursues a number of hobbies and seasonal interests, ...
THE COHOUSING CONCEPT
t’s 7:30 a.m. and my 11-year-old daughter skips out to join our 74-year-old neighbour for a sprightly walk around ...
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FEATURED ARTIST: SHARON LALONDE
Sharon Lalonde has been creating all her life, using all forms of artistic expression.
The medium she chooses ...
THE NORTHEAST WOODS
Etched into the fabric of Comox life, the Northeast Woods are considered by many locals, especially newcomers, to ...
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The Origins of the Comox Valley Writers Society
For over 5,000 years, the written word has carried knowledge and information to readers, supporting the ...
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PUBLISHED IN A PANDEMIC
MY DELIGHTFULLY DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY
AUTHOR: LORAINE HARTLE
GENRE: MEMOIR
A fascinating and engaging story ...
LITTLE VALLEY: RORY KEHLER
I am age nine and go to Miracle Beach Elementary. I have a younger brother who’s eight named Callum, and we have ...
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SHELTER IN A NEW LAND
On a sunny summer evening, Janeth Recinos served up delicious pupusas filled with shredded pork and fresh salsa ...
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THE VILLAGE TINKER
After the year that was 2020, we’re starting to see light at the end of the tunnel—a return to the way life was ...
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EVEN BETTER TOGETHER
Things are changing in the Comox Valley: our population is growing as more people move here in appreciation of the ...
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PUTTING DOWN THE SAWS
For British Columbians, whether or not we are directly involved in the industry, forest products are us.
When I ...
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FROM SECRET KNOWLEDGE TO SELF-IMPROVEMENT
If you take a moment to reflect upon the immense amount of organization, dedication, and perseverance required to ...
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SHOW US YOUR WORDS
BECAUSE I AM QUEEN
I wear a crown of many eyes
that sees right through your bullshit lies.
My ...
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ON A HUMBLE SCALE
In 1845, Henry David Thoreau went into the woods of Massachusetts and built a simple cabin beside Walden Pond. For ...
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COMOX VALLEY STARGAZING
Fighting the urge to crawl back into my warm bed, I force myself to grab my camera bag and head into the chilly ...
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A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO GREEN BURIAL
It’s better to burn out than to fade away? Not always. New alternatives to cremation allow bodies to return to the ...
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THE EVOLUTION OF BANNOCK
Bannock: a simple quick bread made with a few ingredients most people will have on hand. But bannock, for all its ...
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ROCK BEATS WATER
Watching John Waters scramble up a rock face is like watching a monkey climb a tree. A moment ago, he stepped off ...
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ON THE UPSWING
I’m so glad you’re here. As many readers know, each issue is part of a cycle with four linked themes.
COVID-19 ...
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