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From headlines to harvests: Mike Wakefield's life in focus

After 37 years capturing North Shore stories, former photojournalist Mike Wakefield has traded cameras for crops in a quiet coastal community. Reflecting on a career shaped by patience, empathy and authenticity, Wakefield’s transition to farming mirrors his enduring passion for cultivating connection — whether through photographs or fresh garlic.

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Ralph Bower: The man behind the lens

At 90, Ralph Bower, an award-winning North Vancouver photojournalist, reflects on a remarkable 40-year career at the Vancouver Sun. With 8,000 photos and friendships spanning decades, including moments with Elvis Presley and Pat Quinn, Bower’s passion for photography and storytelling remains as vibrant as ever, preserving history one frame at a time.

The long way home

We don’t always think of students as migrants. Their stay is considered temporary — they can become migrants once they graduate and start applying for permanent residency, or get a full-time job. But students, international students in particular, are migrating every time a new semester starts.

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