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Meredith Rose
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Meredith Rose was born and raised here on Vancouver Island. She gains inspiration from the endless beauty that surrounds us here on the west coast. Specializing in portraiture (weddings, engagements, family), she also has a passion for nature photography. She finds joy in capturing scenes that might otherwise be forgotten or overlooked. She believes that life is art. When she’s not hiking through the local nature trails with her dog, Molly, she’s off travelling around the world capturing beautiful images.
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Volume
31
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SUNSET AT SMITH LAKE FARM
Words by Sara Kempner
Photo by Meredith Rose
Gallery photos by Jenn Dykstra
Sara Kempner
Karen McKinnon
and Meredith Rose
Four photographers capture more than just snapshots.
As I pull through the gates of Smith Lake Farm, I’m greeted by the sounds of chickens...
Volume
30
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THE RISE OF MODERN GLEANING
Words by James McKerricher
Photos by Meredith Rose
This ancient practice may be getting a rebrand, but it’s still about using our food resources wisely.
Glean (v.): Gather (ears of grain,...
Volume
30
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THE POWER OF GROWING THINGS
Words by Tyler Johns
Photos by Meredith Rose
Ode to a Comox yarden (yes, that’s yard + garden).
My dearest Yarden,
It wasn’t just one of your plants that snared me. Nor did my...
Volume
29
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COMMUNITY, CARE, AND QUILTING
Words by Joline Martin
Photo by Meredith Rose
Local quilters have created a thriving guild, block by block and decade by decade.
One of my earliest memories is playing under my...
Volume
29
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THE THRILL OF THRIFTING
Words by Jen Rollins
Photos by Meredith Rose
Only got $20 in your pocket? Pop some tags in the Comox Valley.
Last year a friend messaged to let me know there was a promotional Walking...
Volume
28
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THE GIFT OF MOTION
Words by Ryan Stuart
Photos by Meredith Rose
A new non-profit wants all queer athletes to have role models and cheerleaders.
Growing up in the Comox Valley, Mal Irvine, who uses...
Volume
28
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LET THE RIVERS RUN
Words by Tanis Gower
Photos by Meredith Rose
Streamkeepers keep a watchful eye on the Valley’s precious waterways.
In case you haven’t noticed, the Comox Valley has been...
Volume
27
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THE COHOUSING CONCEPT
Words by John Gower
Photos by Meredith Rose
Courtenay’s sustainable, social cohousing community
creates a village of neighbours.
It’s 7:30 a.m. and my 11-year-old daughter skips...
Volume
26
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PROTECTING PERSEVERANCE
Words by Meaghan Cursons
Opening photo by Meredith Rose
Gallery photo by Lorenz Jimenez
Racing against time to protect a vital piece of nature.
March 4, 2021: “This is not good. I’ve just gone to look at the area. The...
Volume
26
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Words by Dave Nowak
Photos by Meredith Rose
By restoring vintage furniture, we pay homage to the craftsperson, and to the forest which provided the raw material.
My parents were...
Volume
24
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THE VINYL REVIVAL
Words by Jamie McCue
Photos by Meredith Rose
Why records are making a comeback.
In the last few years, you may have noticed the resurgence of vinyl records and local record shops. What...
Volume
23
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EAT YOUR MEDICINE
Words by Shannon Simpson
Photos by Meredith Rose
On a mission to teach all kids that healthy food can taste great.
One of my twins’ favourite meals is tacos. They are easy to prepare and...
Volume
21
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THE ORIGINAL SPIN SESSIONS
Words by Meagan Roberge
Photos by Meredith Rose
Black Creek’s spinning community has nothing to do with stationary bikes, and everything to do with the art and craft of...
Volume
20
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PERSONAL STYLE
Words by Nicole Bertram
Photos by Meredith Rose
By rethinking what we wear, the slow fashion movement provides support for local artistry and a path to sustainability.
As concern...
Volume
19
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THE BRIGHTEST PATH
Words by Nora Bingham
Photos by Meredith Rose
A serendipitous trip to New Zealand provides soothing reprieve from the west coast winter.
Escape. Run away. Get lost. Get...
Volume
15
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FASHION FORWARD
Words by Bevin Clempson
Photos by Meredith Rose
How one small business is making an environmental sea change with thoughtfully crafted swimwear.
Nearly invisible, a fishing net...
Volume
14
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TRACES OF LIFE
Words by Jonathan Cooper
and Zoë Cooper
Photos by Meredith Rose
The inherent pursuit of drawing can benefit anyone willing to see things anew.
Every second week, a group of adults varying in age and...
Volume
13
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Everyday indulgences
Words by Elisabeth Lee
Photo by Meredith Rose
Favourites during the season of coziness and comfort food, certain chocolate and cheese varieties offer positive (and surprising) neurological...
Volume
12
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Pre-loved: An ode to used books
Words by Nora Bingham
Photos by Meredith Rose
I have always loved reading, but fell hard for books when I was eight. We were living in an amateur’s converted barn with questionable heat and electricity,...
Volume
11
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MATERIAL CREATIVE
Words by Nora Bingham
Photos by Meredith Rose
Creating beauty on the cutting edge.
When I arrived at Material Creative’s studio in Cumberland, an unseasonable rain was falling...
Volume
10
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Heirloom Seeds: Connecting us to the past, present, and future
Words by Nora Bingham
Photos by Meredith Rose
The first time I ate an heirloom tomato I had my doubts. I was never a tomato lover.
I’d seen too many sandwiches go down in the rough seas of a soggy...
Volume
9
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Nature's nutrition: Knowledge from the ground up
Words by Zaaven Forest
Photos by Meredith Rose
The opportunities we have, the choices we make, and the decisions we face each day determine how our life will unfold. These can be at once beautiful and ugly,...