A PLAN FOR HOME-GROWN DOCTORS
A new program at NIC helps Island students pursue professions in health care.
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ALL Volume 34
REMARKABLY UNSINKABLE
Denman Island’s Hilda Slayter Lacon was a stalwart survivor of multiple disasters.
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THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
Paige Whitehead is going beyond glow sticks to disrupt an entire toxic industry.
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BRIDGING THE ART/TECH GAP
The Comox Valley Digital Creation Hub: a new resource for local creatives.
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ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT
There’s not much you have to do to a summer cucumber to render it delicious.
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ELDER VALLEY: PIQUANCY AND JOY
Reflections from an older resident.
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: REM SKOLNEY
FEATURED ARTIST: JULIAN BARKER
LITTLE VALLEY: DELLA AND WINTER PODMORE-GOGGINS
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in
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NOT A BIKE SHOP
Everyone’s welcome at Gravity MTB’s new Cumberland clubhouse.
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BEYOND BUSINESS AS USUAL
The CVCF is pioneering an innovative trust-based approach to grants. It's helping community funds get to where they're needed, faster.
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A 4,200-KM JOURNEY
Reflections on my Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike.
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SAFE AND SOUND
For modern festivals, harm reduction services are part of the game plan.
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RECOMMITTING TO FILM
Pick up a manual camera and see what develops.
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EQUINE ENJOYMENT
The NVIHA—local riders with unique ways to have fun on a horse.
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LISTENING TO PLANTS
In tending to the land, we can restore diversity—and restore ourselves.
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A TRUE COMOX GEM YOU’LL LOVE
Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park.
MARMOTS IN FOCUS
The world’s rarest marmot lives on Vancouver Island. Photographer Catherine Babault wants to share its story with the world.
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THE POWER OF KEEPING DANCE ALIVE IN ADULTHOOD
Art in motion
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COME AS YOU ARE
Conscious dance requires no skills or substances. And it’s remarkably freeing.
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WE CAN DANCE IF WE WANT TO
Two stories exploring different perspectives on this passionate, beautiful art form.
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LIVING YOUR ZEST LIFE
As Bill Nye said, “Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.” So keep an open mind..
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