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.
GREENING YOUR MONEY
Is it possible to invest for retirement—without supporting companies you don’t approve of?
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WHY WE RISK
It’s not just for the high—it’s in my DNA.
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NEITHER SEEN NOR HEARD
The Island's apex predator might just be the perfect neighbour.
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FELLOWSHIP OF THE FOREST
Along the Cumberland Trail Network, you’re sure to be in good company.
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SEAWEED, SVP
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THE TEACHING THAT NATURE PROVIDES
Farm and forest experiences help kids thrive by connecting them to the land.
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ALWAYS ASKING QUESTIONS
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FEATURED ARTIST: SHELLEY VANDERBYL
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: ANIUEMILIA
LIVING LARGE
Five can fit fine inside a tiny home.
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VIDEOGRAPHERS AND FILMMAKERS
The Comox Valley is home to a diverse group of visual artists who use video to tell compelling stories about nature, humanity, and community.
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Featured Artist: Terri-lynn Papagiannis
Featured Words: Neall Calvert
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Featured Photographer: True Dennison
Art, Medicine, and Soap
There’s tradition and luxury in every batch of RavenSong.
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Q̓ʷalayu House
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Leña Residency
An artist’s retreat on Galiano Island.
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Experience Tahsis
Ample adventure, history, and nature on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.
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Inspired by Nature
West Coast images travel the world on clay.
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It’s In The Details
A local homebuilder shares his love for West Coast architecture.
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Healthy Hives
How to inspect for a thriving, growing bee colony.
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Riding Off-Grid
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LITTLE RIVER: SOPHIE AND SIMON KUHL
Reflections from our younger residents
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The Gardening Movement
Three soil experts share their knowledge on the past and future of growing
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Building a Technology Hub
How angel investors support economic development through innovative projects.
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Paddling Adventures
A family explores Cortes Island by kayak
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Traffic Jam
A newcomer’s reflections on migrating to the Strathcona region.
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Small Farm, Big Ideas
A family grows on Quadra’s SouthEnd Winery
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Vertical Madness
Students sewing themselves into the sky
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Burrell’s Bog
Protected space for the birds in Beaver Lodge Lands
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In Motion
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WANTED: DEATH COMPANIONS
We’re all going to die, but most of us don’t want to talk about it. Let’s reframe the conversation.
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MEET THE BOOT FITTER
When you’ve got happy feet, you just ski better.
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IT’S A WET COLD
Winter camping in Strathcona Provincial Park.
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LITTLE VALLEY: AVA THOMAS
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.
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THE BLUE BUZZ
Wild swimmers are only ever one swim away from a good mood.
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THE GIFT OF MOTION
A new non-profit wants all queer athletes to have role models and cheerleaders.
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RETHINKING ONIGIRI
A Hornby Island entrepreneur takes a beloved Japanese seafood snack to the next level.
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GETTING THE DRIFT
As a vibrant poetry scene emerges in the Valley, a new anthology showcases over three dozen poets’ work.
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DROP INTO A DEEP READ
Photographer Duncan Hague creates space to tell mountain biking’s unsung stories.
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