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.

RECOMMITTING TO FILM
Pick up a manual camera and see what develops.
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EQUINE ENJOYMENT
The NVIHA—local riders with unique ways to have fun on a horse.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH COMMUNITY IMPACT DAY
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LISTENING TO PLANTS
In tending to the land, we can restore diversity—and restore ourselves.
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A TRUE COMOX GEM YOU’LL LOVE
Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park.

MARMOTS IN FOCUS
The world’s rarest marmot lives on Vancouver Island. Photographer Catherine Babault wants to share its story with the world.
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THE POWER OF KEEPING DANCE ALIVE IN ADULTHOOD
Art in motion
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COME AS YOU ARE
Conscious dance requires no skills or substances. And it’s remarkably freeing.
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WE CAN DANCE IF WE WANT TO
Two stories exploring different perspectives on this passionate, beautiful art form.
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DISCOVERY
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LIVING YOUR ZEST LIFE
As Bill Nye said, “Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.” So keep an open mind..
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MOUNTAINS AND MOTHERHOOD
Not every new mom’s to-do list includes summiting 53 peaks over 6000 feet.
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LITTLE VALLEY: FARRAH RUSSELL
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in
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BALANCING NATURE AND NEW ENDEAVOURS
Opening Introduction
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Respect, Protect, Flourish
HOW TO LIVE WITH THE LAND, NOT JUST ON IT.
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Migration of the Grizzlies
AN EXERCISE IN WILDLIFE ECOLOGY SPECULATION.
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Saying Yes to South East Asia
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A PRESSING MATTER
The story of Black Cat skateboards.
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AN ICONIC TRAIL IN THE MAKING
It’s time to get The Vancouver Island Trail across the finish line.
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WINE FROM THE SOIL UP
A commitment to sustainable prosperity keeps 40 Knots Winery growing.
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WILD GARDENING
Being a part of the great chain of life, and nourishing it.
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THE TAIL OF THE KITE
Hamilton Mack Laing’s sudden involvement in the 1925 Mount Logan expedition.
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EYES ON THE TREES
The nominations are closed, but the voting has just begun in the annual Tree of the Year (TOTY) contest. And everyone, of any age, is eligible to vote for their favourite tree between April 1 and May 31.
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THE KLAHOOSE WAY
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC AND INNOVATION OF KLAHOOSE WILDERNESS RESORT.
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FROM BEAN TO BAR
THE ORIGIN OF COAL CREEK ROASTERS.
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ɫokʷimas – You Are Strong
THE KWAKWAKA’WAKW YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION INITIATIVE
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FROM OCEAN TO EYE LEVEL
DISCOVERY PASSAGE AQUARIUM IS AS INTERESTING AS THE ANIMALS THEMSELVES.
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THOUSANDS OF GULLS
THE STEWARDS OF MITLENATCH ISLAND.
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Featured Artist: DAVID ELLINGSEN
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Featured Photographer: Kiley Panziera
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A GAME CHANGER FOR FISH FARMING
THE REVOLUTION HAPPENING IN THE AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY.
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LITTLE RIVER: AUTUMN LOTT
Reflections from a younger resident
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WHERE THE WIND TAKES US
HOW A COUPLE SAILED THEMSELVES INTO A BUSINESS VENTURE.
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Generations of Sound
LIFE AT ORCALAB’S RESEARCH STATION.
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GOLD AT THE END OF THE ROUTE
WHITE WATER KAYAKING IN GOLD RIVER.
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WILD BUS FILMS
How Wild Bus Films tells some of the planet's biggest stories
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Lights. Curtain. Go!
Reimagining the Rivercity Stage.
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GOATS AND BOATS
An Annual Migration From One Island To The Next.
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VENTURE NORTH
CHALLENGE YOURSELF AT SNOWDEN DEMONSTRATION FOREST.
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