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.
![Explore by Region EVERYONE CAN (AND SHOULD) MEDITATE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Meditation_Header3.webp)
EVERYONE CAN (AND SHOULD) MEDITATE
Yes, even you
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![Explore by Region AT HOME WITH RODERICK HAIG-BROWN](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_Haig-Brown.webp)
AT HOME WITH RODERICK HAIG-BROWN
Larger Than Life
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![Explore by Region GETTING TO KNOW THE AWAKENEERS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_Awakeneers.webp)
GETTING TO KNOW THE AWAKENEERS
For the love of music
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![Explore by Region CVOX: COMOX VALLEY COMMUNITY RADIO](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Radio_Header.webp)
CVOX: COMOX VALLEY COMMUNITY RADIO
A local fountain of music, culture, and information
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![Explore by Region REFLECTIONS OF A YARD CAR](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Cars_Header.webp)
REFLECTIONS OF A YARD CAR
Content to be still after years of motion and freedom
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![Explore by Region HANDCRAFTING LINEN](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Linen_Header.webp)
HANDCRAFTING LINEN
From tiny flax seed to majestic fabric
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![Explore by Region HA̱’ME’ RESTAURANT REOPENS AT KWA’LILAS HOTEL](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_Hame.webp)
HA̱’ME’ RESTAURANT REOPENS AT KWA’LILAS HOTEL
Food security and a celebration of culture
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![Explore by Region THE HERRING GOLD RUSH OF 1979](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Herring_Header.webp)
THE HERRING GOLD RUSH OF 1979
For BC’s fishers, it was the year of money
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![Explore by Region BUILDING COMMUNITY WITH LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CVC_Vol37_Library_Header.webp)
BUILDING COMMUNITY WITH LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES
Take a book, leave a book
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![Explore by Region THE STRATHCONA REGION IS GUIDED BY PASSION AND PURPOSE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SC_Vol9_Intro.webp)
THE STRATHCONA REGION IS GUIDED BY PASSION AND PURPOSE
Editor's introduction to Vol. 9
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![Explore by Region OUR COMMUNITY RUNS ON HUMAN CREATIVITY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CVC_Vol37_Intro_Header.webp)
OUR COMMUNITY RUNS ON HUMAN CREATIVITY
Creative Director's Introduction to Vol. 37
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![Explore by Region OUTRIGGER CANOEING IN SAMOA](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CVC_Vol36_Samoa_Header.webp)
OUTRIGGER CANOEING IN SAMOA
Racing, roots, and reconnections
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![Explore by Region A PLAN FOR HOME-GROWN DOCTORS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CVC_Vol34_20-NIC.jpg)
A PLAN FOR HOME-GROWN DOCTORS
A new program at NIC helps Island students pursue professions in health care.
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![Explore by Region SEASONAL GOODS: WINTER](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_ROAMGoods_Header.jpg)
SEASONAL GOODS: WINTER
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![Explore by Region WHEN THE BURNOUT IS REAL](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Burnout_Header.jpg)
WHEN THE BURNOUT IS REAL
What emergency service providers want you to know.
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![Explore by Region LIVES OF LOGGERS AND FARMERS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Books_Header.jpg)
LIVES OF LOGGERS AND FARMERS
![Explore by Region TO CHOOSE THE TREES](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Poetry_Header.jpg)
TO CHOOSE THE TREES
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![Explore by Region A LONG AND WINDING ROAD](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_StrathconaParkway_Header2.jpg)
A LONG AND WINDING ROAD
What it takes to keep the Strathcona Parkway open.
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![Explore by Region ELDER VALLEY: RADICAL TRANSFORMATION](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_ElderValley_Header.jpg)
ELDER VALLEY: RADICAL TRANSFORMATION
Future generations need us to take action now.
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![Explore by Region LITTLE VALLEY: ABBY HUTTON-JAY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_LittleValley_Header.jpg)
LITTLE VALLEY: ABBY HUTTON-JAY
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in
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![Explore by Region FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: KALI WEXLER](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Photography_Header.jpg)
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: KALI WEXLER
![Explore by Region FEATURED ARTIST: JARED POPESCU](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Artist_Header.jpg)
FEATURED ARTIST: JARED POPESCU
![Explore by Region AN UPDATE ON STORIES FROM VOLUME 1](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/CVC_Vol36_Change_Header3.jpg)
AN UPDATE ON STORIES FROM VOLUME 1
Plus ça change
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![Explore by Region BEAUTY BEFORE AMBITION](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_SarahHagen_Header.jpg)
BEAUTY BEFORE AMBITION
Pianist Sarah Hagen has earned her place among the best without sacrificing her soul.
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![Explore by Region THE ILLUMINATION OF FIRE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_IlluminationFire_Header.jpg)
THE ILLUMINATION OF FIRE
A conversation with Wedlidi Speck.
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![Explore by Region HARD-SKINNED FOR THE WIN](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Squash_Header.jpg)
HARD-SKINNED FOR THE WIN
Living in a winter squash lovers' paradise.
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![Explore by Region INGRAHAM](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Clock_Header.jpg)
INGRAHAM
The secret life of a vintage clock.
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![Explore by Region GUYS TALKING](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Men_Header3.jpg)
GUYS TALKING
The power of conversation in Comox Valley men’s groups.
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![Explore by Region 40 YEARS OF VOLLY PATROL](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Patrol_Header.jpg)
40 YEARS OF VOLLY PATROL
Some dedicated folks who help keep the rest of us safe on the slopes.
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![Explore by Region COMOX VALLEY TRANSITION SOCIETY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_CVTS_Header.jpg)
COMOX VALLEY TRANSITION SOCIETY
Safe, affordable housing makes all the difference.
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![Explore by Region FOUR WHEELS OF FORTUNE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_RVs_Header.jpg)
FOUR WHEELS OF FORTUNE
Could RVs make Comox Valley housing more affordable?
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![Explore by Region PACIFIC REMEMBERING](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Surfing_Header.jpg)
PACIFIC REMEMBERING
Reflections on the joy of cold-water surfing.
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![Explore by Region A LINK TO THE PAST](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CVC_Vol36_History_Header.jpg)
A LINK TO THE PAST
The history of the Grieve family barn.
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![Explore by Region NEWCOMERS’ BOOK CLUB](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CVC_Vol36_Bookclub_Header.jpg)
NEWCOMERS’ BOOK CLUB
Turning the page on another year of stories and friendship.
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![Explore by Region A (SNOW) SHOE-IN](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CVC_Vol36_Snowshoe_Header.jpg)
A (SNOW) SHOE-IN
Finding peace in the winter mountains.
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![Explore by Region Centre Stage](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-Who_Header.jpg)
Centre Stage
The appeal of taking part in community theatre.
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![Explore by Region FROM THOUGHT TO REALITY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CVC_Vol36_PublishersIntro_Header.jpg)
FROM THOUGHT TO REALITY
Publisher's introduction to Vol. 36
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![Explore by Region GRIT AND GRACE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CVC_Vol35_AmazingRace_Header.jpg)
GRIT AND GRACE
Kayleen VanderRee and Tyler Turner might be more competitive than your average couple. But when they participated in The Amazing Race Canada, they had to go with the flow to stay in the game.
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![Explore by Region Sticking To My (Traveller’s) Word](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-TravellersWords_Header.jpg)
Sticking To My (Traveller’s) Word
Seven continents in 40 years.
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![Explore by Region Radical Love at the Art Hive](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-ArtHive_Header.jpg)
Radical Love at the Art Hive
Open doors provide more than a creative opportunity for everyone.
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