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Carving out a life in Cob on Lasqueti Island

Lissa Alexander · September 18, 2018 ·

Photos and Story by Lissa Alexander The concept for Dave Olsen’s dream house was born out of a disaster. The Cob house that he and his 13-year-old daughter Anicca now live in sits atop a craggy hilltop on Lasqueti Island. It is 900 square feet, built with sand, clay and straw. … [Read more...] about Carving out a life in Cob on Lasqueti Island

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Coombs Rodeo Grounds

Lissa Alexander · June 26, 2018 ·

Keeping Tradition Alive at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds By Amber-Lea Marie Photos by Brian Argyle The Coombs Rodeo Grounds – where generations of history-rich stories continue to rise from the dust thanks to the steadfast determination of a small group of local … [Read more...] about Coombs Rodeo Grounds

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A courtship with coffee and music

Lissa Alexander · May 6, 2018 ·

Story by Shirley Culpin Photos by Brian Argyle It’s a long way from West Yorkshire in England to Qualicum Beach. And it’s a long, long way from being a professional viola player to becoming a purveyor of fine coffee. In a nutshell though, that is Jeremy Perkins’ story and … [Read more...] about A courtship with coffee and music

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Picking the perfect Christmas tree

Lissa Alexander · November 21, 2017 ·

Article by Shirley Culpin  Photos by Brian Argyle A trip to the Whiskey Creek Tree Farm to cut Christmas trees has become an annual tradition for thousands in this area. Families trek out en masse to the remote Melrose Road location that runs uphill along 40 hectares of hydro … [Read more...] about Picking the perfect Christmas tree

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Concert series flying at high altitudes

Lissa Alexander · September 12, 2017 ·

Oceanside Classical Concerts’ president and artistic director, David Douglas has two main passions. Music and aviation. “I have a life long love of classical music. I was brought up in a house where my mother played the piano and sang, and received awards for some of the stuff … [Read more...] about Concert series flying at high altitudes

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