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Jen Groundwater
Editor
This Comox-Valley based writer loves telling stories about interesting places, people, and experiences. She’s the author of several works of non-fiction including photography books (other people took the photos), the Western Canada SuperGuide, and Alexander Graham Bell: the Spirit of Innovation. She is currently a travel and lifestyle writer for a number of companies and publications, and also works as an editor, helping other people tell their stories.
Jen was born in Montreal and has been migrating steadily westward ever since. After twenty years living in the Canadian Rockies, she now enjoys life and adventures in the Comox Valley with her unruly family and dog. She isn’t too sendy on a bike and will probably never take up kiteboarding, but loves all the many other outdoor activities the island has to offer.
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Volume
30

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW
Intro by Jen Groundwater
Photo by Jennifer Brazil
Volume
29

GREENING YOUR MONEY
Words by Jen Groundwater
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
29

ALWAYS ASKING QUESTIONS
Intro by Jen Groundwater
Photo by Sam Rae Harriss
Volume
28

MEET MACK LAING
Words by Jen Groundwater
Volume
28

WHERE THERE’S WATER, THERE’S HOPE
Words by Bevin Clempson
& Jen Groundwater
Volume
27

EVEN BETTER TOGETHER
Words by Jen Groundwater
Volume
27

ON THE UPSWING
Opening introduction by Jen Groundwater
Photo by Scott Bell
Volume
26

LIFTING THE FOG
Words by Jen Groundwater
Photo by Jarrett Lindal
Volume
26

RECHARGED AND READY
Opening introduction by Jen Groundwater
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
25

RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY: A COLLECTIVE LOVE LETTER
Opening Introduction by Jen Groundwater
Photo by Jennifer Brazil
Volume
24

CALLED TO THE BAR
Words by Jen Groundwater
Volume
24

ARE WE OUT OF THE WOODS YET?
Opening introduction by Jen Groundwater
Photo by Scott Bell
Volume
23

HOW YA GONNA KEEP 'EM DOWN ON THE FARM
Words by Jen Groundwater
Volume
23

MOVING THROUGH CHANGE
Words by Jen Groundwater
Photo by Allan Sawchuck
Volume
23

FORGED IN TOUGH TIMES
Opening Introduction by Jen Groundwater
Photo by Kyle Hansen
Volume
22

THE ART OF THE ARCHTOP
Words by Jen Groundwater
Photo by Sara Kempner
Apr
22
ONLINE ONLY

Pivoting with Compassion
Categories Covid-19, Online Only
Mar
29
ONLINE ONLY

Collaborating Against COVID-19
Categories Covid-19, Online Only
Volume
21

BREEZING INTO SPRING
Words by Jen Groundwater
Photo by Vince Kehn
Volume
21

HERITAGE FARMERS: JO SMITH AND HELEN NIXON
Words by Jen Groundwater
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
21

THE SEASON OF EARTH
Opening Introduction by Jen Groundwater
Photo by Dave Prothero
Volume
20

IN THE FIELD
Words by Jen Groundwater
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
and Alexandra Stephanson
Volume
19

IN THE FIELD
Words by Jen Groundwater
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
18

IN THE FIELD
Words by Jen Groundwater
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
17
