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.
RESTORING CRITICAL EELGRASS HABITAT
Collaboration and conservation in the Campbell River estuary
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THE TIMELESS APPEAL OF TINTYPE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
A memory set in metal
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THE SANDWICK CAIRN
Comox Valley remembers
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WINTER AT THE THELWOOD-MYRA DIVIDE
Recalling a wild adventure that gave Whiteout Dome its name
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HAPPIER, MORE PURPOSEFUL HUMANS
Editor's introduction to Vol. 10
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GROWING APPLES AND MAKING CIDER
A 120-year old tradition
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A LOVE LETTER TO THE VALLEY
An introduction to Vol. 39
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A 160-KM SOLO SUP ADVENTURE
Exploring Vancouver Island’s rugged northwestern coast
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ART AS AN INCUBATOR FOR RESILIENCE, EMPATHY, AND COMMUNITY
Why do we love pencils?
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THIRTY YEARS OF TIN TOWN
The Comox Valley’s distinctive live/work enclave is also a tightly bonded community
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THE VIETNAM WAR
War resisters: Stories of courage and compassion
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HOOKED ON THE SONORA LIFE
How one summer job became a lifelong vocation
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CUMBERLAND ADULT SOCIAL CLUB
Cumberland seniors make new connections—and some even find love
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AN ISLAND-TO-ISLAND SWIM BECOMES A TRADITION
Taking the plunge
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COMOX VALLEY HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
Working together in support of local seniors
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CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN THE COMOX VALLEY
Alive with pride
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SUSTAINING A 60-YEAR COMMERCIAL FISHING TRADITION
A fishy family affair
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ELDER VALLEY: PLAY FOR A PURPOSE
Reflections from an older Comox Valley resident
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LITTLE VALLEY: LIGHT AND HAPPY
Our young Comox Valley residents reflect on the home they're growing up in
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MS. MIXER REMINISCES
A KitchenAid's life of sweet delights
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PARSLEY PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
Don’t underestimate parsley. It’s the perfect wingman.
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AXÉ CAPOEIRA AND KUMUGWE DANCERS
Warrior spirit in the Bighouse
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THE RISK OF FIRE TO THE COMOX LAKE WATERSHED
Fire is the number-one risk to our watershed. We need to talk about it now.
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VANCOUVER ISLAND FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
More than a culinary delight
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CUMBERLAND CAMPGROUND’S NEW SLEEPING BARRELS
Cozy 16-foot sleeping barrels nestled in the forest overlooking Comox Lake
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THE FISH AND GAME CLUB
More than what’s in the name
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THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE
Celebrating 100 years of aviation
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STEWARDING SHOAL BAY
Historic harbour to peaceful retreat
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THE RISE OF HOLISTIC HEALTH SERVICES
What defines a healthy community?
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DISCOVER THE HEALING POWER OF LABYRINTHS
Spiral into the centre
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EMBRACING FRIVOLITY
Designer's introduction to Vol. 38
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FEATURED POET: AMBITION
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: AMY SHAW
FEATURED ARTIST: MICHAEL PRATT
ELDER RIVER: ADVOCATING FOR CARE
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SEASONAL GOODS: SPRING
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AN UPDATE ON STORIES FROM VOLUME 2
A fresh perspective
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LITTLE RIVER: RAVEN BONK
My life in Tahsis
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BEYOND THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE SAYWARD REGION
Sayward finds its rhythm
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ELDER VALLEY: BOUQUETS OF HAPPINESS
Reflections from an older Comox Valley resident
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