Lissa Alexander

By Lissa Alexander. Photos by Brian Argyle and Lissa Alexander There are two types of people, those that like to wrap things around themselves and people who like to wrap themselves around things. This is according to Glenny Davidson, owner of Circus Freaks in Parksville.“This … [Read more...] about Making Circus Freaks

By Morgan Cross Photos by Peter McCully and Morgan Cross When Steven Morrison and Debbie Mann moved from Squamish to Nanoose Bay in 2015, the 80 acres of farmland now home to Island Hopper Farms had been leased for hay production for 20 years. But the couple had their minds set … [Read more...] about Hopping to it

When Chris Moon wakes up in the morning, he walks down the steps of his Bowser home and heads straight to his record player. “I take care in deciding what record to put on, because I know there’s three other people who are going to be listening to it and I challenge myself to … [Read more...] about Life on the Other Side

Photos and Images by Brian Argyle For three decades now, car shows in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area have been well attended by both exhibitors and spectators. In fact, the Qualicum Beach car show was mentioned by Oprah Winfrey as ‘One Of The Top Ten Things To Do On Father’s … [Read more...] about It’s Show Time

By Lissa Alexander Photos by Brian Argyle/Lissa Alexander The little metal objects were glinting in the mall’s bright lights, as Lisa Hayward made her way toward the retail booth, eyes wide with anticipation. “I actually ran out of my store, and I said, ‘What are you guys … [Read more...] about Culture Craze