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.
ABANDON SHIP
Orphaned by their owners, a number of derelict boats litter the shores of Comox harbour. Due to murky jurisdiction and a lack of accountability, they’ll remain indefinitely.
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IN THE FIELD
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UNLIKELY SHIPMATES
A coast dweller and her dog navigate life's currents aboard a small sailboat.
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HOME BASE
The history of CFB Comox tells of the West Coast’s strategic landscape and Canada’s defence strategies dating back to 1942.
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PLAYING THE LONG GAME
A lot of change comes with the passing of multiple decades, but a committed gathering of floor hockey players shows that some good things stay the same.
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BEARING WITNESS
Just across the Salish Sea, only 70 kilometres from Campbell River as the crow flies, the Xwémalkwu (Homalco) people share the land with dozens of grizzly bears—and awe-struck visitors.
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LITTLE VALLEY: CADENCE HERRON
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.
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FEATURED ARTIST: JENNIFER EATON
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: SHERYL HANULA
GROUND RULES
In a rapidly growing community, development sprawl and the preservation of common space is a tense subject. Despite new demands and changing ownership, our old habits are hard to break.
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WHAT TIME LEAVES BEHIND
The Trent River’s unique ecology has made its banks host to many exciting fossil discoveries, by palaeontologists and casual visitors alike.
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WINTER FUN FOR EVERYONE
Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports strives to make the joy of skiing and snowboarding accessible to all.
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SMOOTH MOVES
Through hard work and distinct vision, a network of local trail builders are carving out the future of mountain biking in Cumberland.
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A CUSHY ARRANGEMENT
Life on the back eddy of a ski attracts a revolving cast of characters.
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A CHILLING TURN
For a pair of spirited river surfers, a surge of excitement for ideal conditions quickly turns dangerous.
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IN THE FIELD
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WHAT MOVES US
The rivers of the Comox Valley have the power to carry us home.
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LONG MAY YOU RUN
Dancing In Gumboots is an intimate portrait of a bygone era on the coast, telling the tales of bold and inventive women arriving to the Valley in the '60s and '70s.
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AN ELEGANT STRUGGLE
The tranquil experience of our riverbanks betrays the life-and-death cycle that is central to the health of our forests and watersheds.
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UNIVERSAL LOCAL
Dancer and teacher Cathy Stoyko’s many cultural contributions include a multi-purpose space in Cumberland dedicated to inclusivity and creative freedom.
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A PLACE UPSTREAM
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WITH CHILDLIKE WONDER
With nostalgic food, a coastal road trip, and unforgettable animals, a family trip to South Africa reunites generations.
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THE GEM OF ISLAND MOUNTAINEERING
Three locals tackle Mt. Colonel Foster to find that it has more lessons to teach than a single climb can provide.
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STANDING TALL
Resurrecting a style of totem pole carving traditional to the K’ómoks people
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CREATIVE CONTROL
Considering the perpetual excellence of Cumberland-based musician and producer Corwin Fox.
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ON THE RISE
The techniques and ingredients used in old-world bread baking are better for you, from starter to finish.
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VOTING FOR VITALITY
While the political process can be disenchanting to voters, the accessibility of local politics allows us to get closer to the roots of democracy and play a direct role in shaping the future of the Valley.
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THINKING BEYOND BUSINESS
Much more than a local accommodation, a lodge in BC’s oldest national park trains outdoor educators and guides while acting as a steward to the surrounding environment.
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ON ANY GIVEN THURSDAY
Dropping in on the members of the Comox Valley Horseshoe Club, where simple pleasures are honoured and everybody’s welcome.
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THE CLARITY OF GLASS
A New Zealand artist reclaims herself through the sensory joys of a Campbell River studio.
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PREPARING FOR THE PRESENT
Paying attention, being aware, and having presence of mind is habitual.
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SHUT IT DOWN
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SPINNING GOLD
A search for wilderness, adventure, and single track in the land of the midnight sun.
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THE GREAT INDOORS
Blurring the lines between woods and water, comfort and camping, Brown’s Bay Resort is a charming getaway for Vancouver Island travellers./h2>
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LITTLE VALLEY: NAOMI CHARETTE
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.
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GIRL ON FIRE
The quiet dirt road in Merville where Arcade Fire violinist Sarah Neufeld was raised led her loudly around the globe.
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OPPRESSION AND RESILIENCE
134 years ago, the Canadian Government introduced legislation to ban the P'a_sa, or Potlach, in an attempt to disassemble the culture of Indigenous peoples in Canada. An exhibit at the Comox Valley Art Gallery aims to educate the public about this section of Canadian history, and the impact that continues to reverberate today.
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SMOOTHING A DIFFICULT PATH
Today ‘N’ Tomorrow provides guidance through teenage pregnancy, allowing parents to finish school and plan for the future.
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PIONEERS AND BROKEN DREAMS
Exploring northern Vancouver Island’s San Josef Bay with Cove Adventures.
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CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Cycling opportunities in the Valley are growing, combining the best of the area’s food, wine, and scenery into a selection of man-powered packages.
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