


FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: JIM WHYTE
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FOLLOW THE MOUNTAIN HOME
A journey to one of Strathcona Provincial Park’s most iconic peaks.
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THE COAL BENEATH OUR FEET
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DINNER IS SERVED
Creative culinary events help put gustatory joy on everyone's menu.
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MAGIC IN THE DYE POT
Fibre and fungi are key ingredients in Amy Crook’s creative process.
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EVERYTHING WE KNOW IS WRONG
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WERE IT NOT FOR THE BIKE
Three days, two cyclists, and one island-sized mission.
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ELDER VALLEY: RETIREMENT REDEFINED
Reflections from an older resident.
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LITTLE VALLEY: DAKOTA BLOMGREN
Reflections from a younger resident.
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THE DAY THE PRINCE CAME TO TOWN
An irreverent look at a long-ago royal visit to the Comox Valley.
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ALTERED LANDSCAPE
Restoring and reconnecting land and water includes understanding our history.
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FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN
Spend a Monday night at the LINC.
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WHALE BREATH AND ANGEL WINGS
The forces behind the tides aren’t as simple as you think.
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JUMP SCARES AHEAD
Filmmaker Dan Webb brings sci-fi and horror to the Comox Valley.
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A DOORWAY TO HOPE
ReStore helps get families into safe, sustainable NEW homes.
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SUNSET AT SMITH LAKE FARM
Four photographers capture more than just snapshots.
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MISADVENTURES IN BAKING
A look at the delicious possibilities of going gluten-free.
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THE SCIENCE OF SASQUATCH
Dr. John Bindernagel spent decades researching BC’s most elusive creature.
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VIVA LA TRASH PANDA
It’s been around for 19 million years. So can the raccoon get a little grudging respect?
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CHEERS TO THE LAZO BARREL COLLECTIVE
Three self-proclaimed beer geeks are crafting unique, tasty brews.
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THE WOMAN IN THE FLORAL DRESS
Élise Turgeon’s creative, generous spirit has brought a neighbourhood together.
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RIDING DRAGONS ON THE SALISH SEA
Hope Afloat marks 20 years in the fight against cancer. Paddles up!
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