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.

LITTLE RIVER: SOPHIE AND SIMON KUHL

LITTLE RIVER: SOPHIE AND SIMON KUHL

Reflections from our younger residents

Words by

&

The Gardening Movement

The Gardening Movement

Three soil experts share their knowledge on the past and future of growing

Words by

Words by

Building a Technology Hub

Building a Technology Hub

How angel investors support economic development through innovative projects.

Words by

Photos by

Paddling Adventures

Paddling Adventures

A family explores Cortes Island by kayak

Words & Photos by

Traffic Jam

Traffic Jam

A newcomer’s reflections on migrating to the Strathcona region.

Words by

Photos by

Small Farm, Big Ideas

Small Farm, Big Ideas

A family grows on Quadra’s SouthEnd Winery

Words by

Photos by

Vertical Madness

Vertical Madness

Students sewing themselves into the sky

Words by

Photos by

Burrell’s Bog

Burrell’s Bog

Protected space for the birds in Beaver Lodge Lands

Words & Photos by

Words by

Trevor McMonagle

In Motion

In Motion

Words by

Trevor McMonagle

Photos by

WANTED: DEATH COMPANIONS

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.

Words by

Madeline Christie

Photos by

Jennifer Jellett

MEET THE BOOT FITTER

MEET THE BOOT FITTER

When you’ve got happy feet, you just ski better.

Words by

Photos by

IT’S A WET COLD

IT’S A WET COLD

Winter camping in Strathcona Provincial Park.

Words by

Kayleen Vanderee

Photos by

LITTLE VALLEY: AVA THOMAS

LITTLE VALLEY: AVA THOMAS

Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.

Words by

Photo by

THE BLUE BUZZ

THE BLUE BUZZ

Wild swimmers are only ever one swim away from a good mood.

Words by

Photo by

THE GIFT OF MOTION

THE GIFT OF MOTION

A new non-profit wants all queer athletes to have role models and cheerleaders.

Words by

Photos by

RETHINKING ONIGIRI

RETHINKING ONIGIRI

A Hornby Island entrepreneur takes a beloved Japanese seafood snack to the next level.

Words by

Photo by

GETTING THE DRIFT

GETTING THE DRIFT

As a vibrant poetry scene emerges in the Valley, a new anthology showcases over three dozen poets’ work.

Words by

Photo by

DROP INTO A DEEP READ

DROP INTO A DEEP READ

Photographer Duncan Hague creates space to tell mountain biking’s unsung stories.

Words by

Photo by

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Meet the organization that aims to help all Comox Valley children reach their full potential.

Words by

Trish Weatherall

Photos by

Crystal Chowdhury

MUD, MESS, AND MAGIC

MUD, MESS, AND MAGIC

Making a case for outdoor education.

Words by

Photos by

SALMON AND STEWARDSHIP

SALMON AND STEWARDSHIP

the K’ómoks First Nation Guardian Watchmen use the bounty of the sea to help protect the forest.

Words by

Photos by

BREWMOX VALLEY 2.0

BREWMOX VALLEY 2.0

Not even a pandemic has stopped our growing love for local craft beer.

Words by

Photos by

WHERE THERE’S WATER, THERE’S HOPE

WHERE THERE’S WATER, THERE’S HOPE

Clearflo Solutions was already working on the global clean water crisis. Then their technology was needed much closer to home.

Words by

&

WHEN IT RAINS, IT POURS

WHEN IT RAINS, IT POURS

Winters in the Valley aren’t what they used to be. What does this mean for our water supply?

Words by

Photos by

KNIT LIKE A NORWEGIAN

KNIT LIKE A NORWEGIAN

Words by

Allie Jenkinson

Photos by

MUSIC WAS OUR CONTRABAND

MUSIC WAS OUR CONTRABAND

Words by

Meaghan Cursons

Photo by

LET THE RIVERS RUN

LET THE RIVERS RUN

Streamkeepers keep a watchful eye on the Valley’s precious waterways.

Words by

Photos by

THE DUBIOUS PLEASURES OF WINTER BIRDING

THE DUBIOUS PLEASURES OF WINTER BIRDING

Join the hardy, determined, somewhat anti-social ranks of winter birders.

Words by

Photo by

James Mackenzie

BLOOM WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED

BLOOM WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED

From Cumberland to the Caribbean, Chicago, and back: a local couple comes full circle.

Words by

Photo by

Crystal Chowdhury

A LIFE LIVED WITH VOLUME

A LIFE LIVED WITH VOLUME

We dedicate this volume of the CVC to Thomas Dunn, who inspired family, friends, and entire communities to experience everything in a big way. He will be missed.

Words by

Jen Groundwater

Photo by

COME TO THE DARK SIDE

COME TO THE DARK SIDE

Heighten your senses with a walk in the forest after dark.

Words by

Photo by

BULBS OF GLORY

BULBS OF GLORY

Oh, how we love you, beautiful, smelly, powerful garlic.

Words by

Photo by

Jennifer Brazil

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: CURTIS BLACKBURN

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: CURTIS BLACKBURN

THE COHOUSING CONCEPT

THE COHOUSING CONCEPT

Courtenay’s sustainable, social cohousing community creates a village of neighbours.

Words by

Photos by

FEATURED ARTIST: SHARON LALONDE

FEATURED ARTIST: SHARON LALONDE

THE NORTHEAST WOODS

THE NORTHEAST WOODS

Comox’s favourite forest playground has many stories to tell.

Words by

Photos by

The Origins of the Comox Valley Writers Society

The Origins of the Comox Valley Writers Society

Word-lovers unite

Words by

Photos by

PUBLISHED IN A PANDEMIC

PUBLISHED IN A PANDEMIC

Recent and recommended – books by local authors.

LITTLE VALLEY: RORY KEHLER

LITTLE VALLEY: RORY KEHLER

Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.

Words by

SHELTER IN A NEW LAND

SHELTER IN A NEW LAND

For decades, private sponsors have been helping refugees find safe haven in the Comox Valley.

Words by

Photo collage courtesy of

No results found.