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30
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BRANCHING OUT
Words by Mike B
Photos by Sara Kempner
As a planner, Pieter Rutgers helped shape Vancouver’s parks. Now in semi-retirement, he shapes wood into beautiful furniture.
Like most...
Volume
28
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A LIFE LIVED WITH VOLUME
Words by Mike B
Photo by Nik Dunn
We dedicate this volume of the CVC to Thomas Dunn, who inspired family, friends, and entire communities to experience everything in a big way. He will be...
Volume
25
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THE RISE OF GRIND
Words by Mike B
Photos by Roanne English
Gravel bikes are bringing rhythm and cadence off the road and back into the wilderness.
There are many ways to spin a wheel. Even within...
Volume
24
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UNHINDERED GOOD TIMES ON FORBIDDEN PLATEAU
Words by Mike B
Article photo by Lindsey Pattinson
It was all fun and games ’til the roof caved in—but the former Wood Mountain Ski Park still delivers the goods.
Katherine Kirk suspected...
Volume
20
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COVERING NEW GROUND
Words by Mike B
Photo by Scott Bell
The Stratchcona TrailRider program, and others like it, strive to make the backcountry truly accessible.
Despite the perpetual...
Volume
19
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BENEATH THE HIGH
Words By Mike B
Photo By Sareh Puetz
Microdosing has become popular in places like Silicon Valley to increase productivity and creativity. Can taking a hit expand our thinking, or will it just...
Volume
18
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AQUA MAN
Words by Mike B
Photo by John Kelsey
The original underwater superhero swims the waters of the Pacific Northwest.
His name is Kumugwe (pronounced "koo-moo-gwee"). He...
Volume
17
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WHAT MOVES US
Words by Mike B
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
The rivers of the Comox Valley have the power to carry us home.
We are made of the place we came from. If you eat locally and don’t drink bottled water,...
Volume
16
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A WHOLE WORLD IN HER HANDS
Words by Mike B
Photos provided by Clea Minaker
Though Merville-raised puppeteer Clea Minaker has performed globally, her heart may just remain in the Valley.
It’s a small world, as they...
Volume
15
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GIRL ON FIRE
Words by Mike B
The quiet dirt road in Merville where Arcade Fire violinist Sarah Neufeld was raised led her loudly around the globe.
“You know...
Volume
14
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GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE
Words by Mike B
Photos by Lucy Laucht
From snowboard pro to media master, Comox-raised Eric Greene continues to forge his own way in New York City.
Eric Greene’s mornings...
Volume
13
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Spoken Local: Darcy Turenne
Words by Mike B
Photo by Amy Kumler
Hailing From Comox, filmmaker Darcy Turenne reflects on her mountain biking roots while gearing up to document the sport's freeriding...
Volume
1
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Love Is A Burning Thing
Words By Mike B
Photo By Jenn Dykstra
Contrary to the expansive vision of the young, it’s often the tiny details where we live the largest parts of life. Idealistic youth move away from home to...