Janice’s Five Article Ideas For Past, Present & Future

# Idea Description Photography
1 First Nations Drumming Discover how drumming was a part of the culture pre-white man.  How did it survive?  How it is being revived? First Nations people dressed in traditional regalia and drumming
2 The Malahat What was this road like 50 years ago, what it is like today and what is expected in the future?  Elements to consider and compare are speed, road conditions, materials from which cars are made, and the  number of cars using the Malahat. Retrieve a picture from the archives of cars 50 years ago and take a picture of cars on the Malahat today
3 Transformation of Life and Rings A documentary about the transformation of wedding rings into a new, beautiful piece of jewellery. This story will parallel the life of the owner of the rings as she transitions life after the death of her husband. Pictures of rings before and after.
4 Asbestosis The life of a man living with asbestosis. What was his life like prior to, now and how he thinks he will be next year. If he permits, a picture of him wearing his cannula attached to an oxygen tank
5 Cumberland, BC Once a thriving mining town, Cumberland now is a sleepy hollow residential community with a handful of businesses.  What does the future hold for Cumberland, what are the plans. Archived photo and downtown Cumberland today.