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.

SUNSET AT SMITH LAKE FARM

SUNSET AT SMITH LAKE FARM

Four photographers capture more than just snapshots.

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MISADVENTURES IN BAKING

MISADVENTURES IN BAKING

A look at the delicious possibilities of going gluten-free.

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Jennifer Brazil

THE SCIENCE OF SASQUATCH

THE SCIENCE OF SASQUATCH

Dr. John Bindernagel spent decades researching BC’s most elusive creature.

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Jo-Anne Johnson

VIVA LA TRASH PANDA

VIVA LA TRASH PANDA

It’s been around for 19 million years. So can the raccoon get a little grudging respect?

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THE WOMAN IN THE FLORAL DRESS

THE WOMAN IN THE FLORAL DRESS

Élise Turgeon’s creative, generous spirit has brought a neighbourhood together.

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Kareen Sanderson

RIDING DRAGONS ON THE SALISH SEA

RIDING DRAGONS ON THE SALISH SEA

Hope Afloat marks 20 years in the fight against cancer. Paddles up!

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ALL IN THE SAME BOAT

ALL IN THE SAME BOAT

Connected by water—reflections after an afternoon on Comox Lake.

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CHEERS TO THE LAZO BARREL COLLECTIVE

CHEERS TO THE LAZO BARREL COLLECTIVE

Three self-proclaimed beer geeks are crafting unique, tasty brews.

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BRANCHING OUT

BRANCHING OUT

As a planner, Pieter Rutgers helped shape Vancouver’s parks. Now in semi-retirement, he shapes wood into beautiful furniture.

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GET THEE TO A GALLERY

GET THEE TO A GALLERY

Each of these galleries features a wide selection of locally made artwork at a variety of price points. You’ll find no pressure to buy, just creativity and brilliance aplenty to admire, and a warm welcome from people who love to talk about art.

LITTLE VALLEY: DARRAGH TORMEY

LITTLE VALLEY: DARRAGH TORMEY

Reflections from a younger resident.

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CREATING A CANOE

CREATING A CANOE

K’ómoks First Nation members combine ancient methods and modern tools to bring a new vessel to life.

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K’ómoks First Nation

Freyja: The Croissant Story

Freyja: The Croissant Story

Entrepreneurial immigration to a new continent, with pastry.

Words by

Emese Tóth-Harasztos

Photos by

Shayla Attfield

Sophie Whittingham

Sophie Whittingham

Colin Somers

Colin Somers

Singing for Joy

Singing for Joy

Campbell River Children's Choir makes music around the world.

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Jennifer Abbott

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The Land Beneath Our Feet

The Land Beneath Our Feet

The art of connecting through earthing.

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Camilla Sampson

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Building Reconciliation

Building Reconciliation

Three community members in Mowachaht/Muchalaht territories build trust.

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Ice Climbing

Ice Climbing

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Max Fisher
Photo by
Liam Gilchrist

A Taste of Life on Quadra Island

A Taste of Life on Quadra Island

The story of a cookbook and a recipe for community.

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Dionne Lapointe-Bakota

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No More Pineapples In December

No More Pineapples In December

Strathcona community food hub works to improve food security.

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Madison Stewart

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LITTLE RIVER: PEYTON FITZGERALD

LITTLE RIVER: PEYTON FITZGERALD

Reflections from a younger resident

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Peyton Fitzgerald

Photo by

Hayley Zumkeller

In Stillness

In Stillness

Opening Introduction by

Trevor McMonagle

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Foraging for Food

Foraging for Food

Going on a treasure hunt and building memories.

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THE ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF SAYWARD

THE ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF SAYWARD

A place of deep quiet

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Mary Ruth Snyder

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Composting 101: From and For The Soil

Composting 101: From and For The Soil

What you take out, you must put back in.

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Cold Water Diving

Cold Water Diving

A visual feast in green local waters may include iconic Wolf Eel.

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Highway 19 Concerts

Highway 19 Concerts

Lucas Schuller brings music to Campbell River.

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Sarmad Al Mouallem

The Craft of Barbering

The Craft of Barbering

An homage to the tradition of Dogwood Strip.

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Trevor McMonagle

Photos by

Jake Tinkler-Josephi

The Elusive Dream Property

The Elusive Dream Property

A family's peaceful life on Cortes Island.

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Bute Inlet

Bute Inlet

A soul-restoring destination for active dreamers.

Words by

Kelly McQuillan

Photos courtesy of

Bute Inlet Lodge

Special Olympics in Campbell River

Special Olympics in Campbell River

Opening doors that are unimaginable.

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SUPER TROUPERS

SUPER TROUPERS

After five decades and counting, the show goes on for the Comox Valley Youth Music Centre.

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Christine Baxter

Photos courtesy of

comox valley youth music centre

THE RISE OF MODERN GLEANING

THE RISE OF MODERN GLEANING

This ancient practice may be getting a rebrand, but it’s still about using our food resources wisely.

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James McKerricher

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WILD SPACES BELONG TO EVERYONE

WILD SPACES BELONG TO EVERYONE

Recreation in the great outdoors hasn’t always been an option for people of colour in Canada. Erica Keen reflects on her family's history and the importance of nature.

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Erica Keen

FEATURED ARTIST: MARIANNE ENHÖRNING

FEATURED ARTIST: MARIANNE ENHÖRNING

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: NICK THORNTON

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: NICK THORNTON

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ELDER VALLEY: A WHOLE LOTTA LOVE

ELDER VALLEY: A WHOLE LOTTA LOVE

Reflections from an older resident.

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T’AAM LAAN, STEERSMAN OF THE CANOE

T’AAM LAAN, STEERSMAN OF THE CANOE

A SUP adventurer’s trajectory through the mist.

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SAVING PLACE

SAVING PLACE

Managing gentrification to protect the communities we love.

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