ALL IN THE SAME BOAT
Connected by water—reflections after an afternoon on Comox Lake.
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ALL Volume 30
CHEERS TO THE LAZO BARREL COLLECTIVE
Three self-proclaimed beer geeks are crafting unique, tasty brews.
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BRANCHING OUT
As a planner, Pieter Rutgers helped shape Vancouver’s parks. Now in semi-retirement, he shapes wood into beautiful furniture.
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GET THEE TO A GALLERY
Each of these galleries features a wide selection of locally made artwork at a variety of price points. You’ll find no pressure to buy, just creativity and brilliance aplenty to admire, and a warm welcome from people who love to talk about art.
LITTLE VALLEY: DARRAGH TORMEY
Reflections from a younger resident.
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CREATING A CANOE
K’ómoks First Nation members combine ancient methods and modern tools to bring a new vessel to life.
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SUPER TROUPERS
After five decades and counting, the show goes on for the Comox Valley Youth Music Centre.
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THE RISE OF MODERN GLEANING
This ancient practice may be getting a rebrand, but it’s still about using our food resources wisely.
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WILD SPACES BELONG TO EVERYONE
Recreation in the great outdoors hasn’t always been an option for people of colour in Canada. Erica Keen reflects on her family's history and the importance of nature.
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FEATURED ARTIST: MARIANNE ENHÖRNING
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: NICK THORNTON
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ELDER VALLEY: A WHOLE LOTTA LOVE
Reflections from an older resident.
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T’AAM LAAN, STEERSMAN OF THE CANOE
A SUP adventurer’s trajectory through the mist.
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SAVING PLACE
Managing gentrification to protect the communities we love.
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TRUE FACTS ABOUT FAKE BIRDS
They’re among our most plentiful bird species, but seagulls don’t actually exist.
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A COMMUNITY’S HEART IS IN ITS FORESTS
The importance of knowing what you’ve got—before it’s gone.
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FRIENDS OF FELINES
The Kitty Cat P.A.L. Society cares for the Comox Valley’s under-loved cats.
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A PASSION FOR CLAY
After thirty years, The Potters Place Gallery continues to flourish.
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DENMAN ISLAND READERS AND WRITERS FESTIVAL IS BACK
Authors and book lovers rejoice at the return of the big literary festival on a small island.
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SHARING THE LAND
We can’t fix the past for our forests and watersheds, but we have to get the future right.
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FROM CLEARCUTS TO COMMUNITIES
The Valley’s community halls have stories to tell.
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THE POWER OF GROWING THINGS
Ode to a Comox yarden (yes, that’s yard + garden).
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THE NOSE KNOWS
Raising a Search and Rescue dog.
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WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW
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