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Explore Collective Magazine Articles by Region

Browse our growing collection of articles from current and previous issues of both the CV Collective and Strathcona Collective magazines by region.

The bees’ knees

The bees’ knees

A locally crafted, honey-based canned cocktail hits the sweet spot between palate and planet

Words by

Thomas McDevitt

Photos by

Danika McDowell

Notes on a Job

Notes on a Job

Working with LUSH Valley's volunteers in the Comox Valley taught me the value of community—and of showing up to make change happen

Words by

Carley VanOsch

Photos by

Meredith Rose

Harold Macy: A man of the trees

Harold Macy: A man of the trees

At 80, Macy reflects with gratitude on a life filled with family, faith, and forestry

Words by

Andrew Findlay

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

Wild Foraging Walks

Wild Foraging Walks

Exploring the beauty and bounty of our local forests

Words by

Maggie Bugg

Photos by

Jim O'Neil

Springford Farm: A Family of Farmers

Springford Farm: A Family of Farmers

Six generations of community-focused farming in Nanoose Bay

Words by

Dan LaRocque

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

Bridging gaps with community paramedicine

Bridging gaps with community paramedicine

K'ómoks First Nation adopts community paramedicine, with a unique focus on cultural safety

The Birth of the Mid Island Health Alliance

The Birth of the Mid Island Health Alliance

Local women join forces to address doctor shortage in Oceanside

Words by

Lissa Alexander

Phots by

John Bonner

Coastal Sauna Culture

Coastal Sauna Culture

Inviting cultural tradition and connection to the land boosts the benefits of sauna bathing

Words and Photos by

Medea Torgerson

Valley of Salmon: easy-access viewing locations

Valley of Salmon: easy-access viewing locations

The Comox Valley offers front-row seats to the annual salmon run

Words by

Chloë Fraser

Photo by

Eiko Jones

Piroska Mueller loves creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind hats

Piroska Mueller loves creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind hats

Meet the master milliner

Words by

Julia Charles

Photos by

Jim Whyte

Interim Wild: North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre

Interim Wild: North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre

Exploring the impact of the shared places humans and wildlife inhabit

Words by

Bill Arnott

PHOTOS COURTESY OF

NIWRA

Belonging & becoming

Belonging & becoming

A story of the places that shape us, the people who hold us, and the legacy we carry forward

Words by

Susie Newson

Photos by

Meredith Rose

The Last Frontier at ECHO Players in Qualicum Beach

The Last Frontier at ECHO Players in Qualicum Beach

Long forgotten stories of Canada take centre stage

Words by

Lorraine Brown

Photos by Don Emerson

An Introduction to CV Collective Vol. 47: Small Ripples, Big Impact

An Introduction to CV Collective Vol. 47: Small Ripples, Big Impact

The choices we make today will shape the Comox Valley we leave behind

Words by

Jen Groundwater

Photo by

Bill Lee

An Introduction to Oceanside Collective Vol. 2: May You be Nourished

An Introduction to Oceanside Collective Vol. 2: May You be Nourished

Fueling and supporting ourselves: body, mind, and soul

Words by

Maggie Bugg

Photo by

Jacob Klassen

Agritourism – A key to farm viability on Vancouver Island

Agritourism – A key to farm viability on Vancouver Island

Adventures In Farming

Words by

Clea Adair

Photos by

Meredith Rose

Capturing the perfect light at a special house on Cortes Island

Capturing the perfect light at a special house on Cortes Island

Warmth & Welcome

Words and Photos by

Kyle Graham

The Revitalization of Skateboarding in Qualicum Beach

The Revitalization of Skateboarding in Qualicum Beach

The universal language of skateboarding welcomes you.

Words & Photos by

Ashley Swinton

Featured Artist: Alora Griffin

Featured Artist: Alora Griffin

Featured Photographer: Eric Overhoff

Featured Photographer: Eric Overhoff

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