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.

SUSTAINING A 60-YEAR COMMERCIAL FISHING TRADITION
A fishy family affair
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ELDER VALLEY: PLAY FOR A PURPOSE
Reflections from an older Comox Valley resident
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LITTLE VALLEY: LIGHT AND HAPPY
Our young Comox Valley residents reflect on the home they're growing up in
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MS. MIXER REMINISCES
A KitchenAid's life of sweet delights
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PARSLEY PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
Don’t underestimate parsley. It’s the perfect wingman.
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AXÉ CAPOEIRA AND KUMUGWE DANCERS
Warrior spirit in the Bighouse
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THE RISK OF FIRE TO THE COMOX LAKE WATERSHED
Fire is the number-one risk to our watershed. We need to talk about it now.
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VANCOUVER ISLAND FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
More than a culinary delight
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CUMBERLAND CAMPGROUND’S NEW SLEEPING BARRELS
Cozy 16-foot sleeping barrels nestled in the forest overlooking Comox Lake
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THE FISH AND GAME CLUB
More than what’s in the name
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THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE
Celebrating 100 years of aviation
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STEWARDING SHOAL BAY
Historic harbour to peaceful retreat
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THE RISE OF HOLISTIC HEALTH SERVICES
What defines a healthy community?
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DISCOVER THE HEALING POWER OF LABYRINTHS
Spiral into the centre
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EMBRACING FRIVOLITY
Designer's introduction to Vol. 38
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FEATURED POET: AMBITION
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: AMY SHAW

FEATURED ARTIST: MICHAEL PRATT

ELDER RIVER: ADVOCATING FOR CARE
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SEASONAL GOODS: SPRING
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AN UPDATE ON STORIES FROM VOLUME 2
A fresh perspective
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LITTLE RIVER: RAVEN BONK
Reflections from a younger resident
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BEYOND THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE SAYWARD REGION
Sayward finds its rhythm
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ELDER VALLEY: BOUQUETS OF HAPPINESS
Reflections from an older Comox Valley resident
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: COLIN PENDZIWOL

FEATURED ARTIST: LEE GASS

CAMPBELL RIVER FOOD BANK’S DREAM FOR THE FUTURE
Planting the seeds of food security
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LITTLE VALLEY: A FLOWING RHYTHM
Our young Comox Valley residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in
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THE JOYS OF KEEPING BIRDS
… and some avian advice
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HOMALCO NATION’S NEW TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
Shooting the breeze with Qaya Way West
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MAKING CUMBERLAND TRAILS MORE INCLUSIVE
Careful "edits" and a new Wey forward
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MEET THE ARTISTS AT THE QUADRA ISLAND STUDIO TOUR
The HeART of Quadra
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CREATING A SANCTUARY FOR CORKY THE ORCA
Double Bay Sanctuary
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TRANSIENT ORCAS ARE THRIVING IN THE SALISH SEA
Bigg time
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THE ART AND CRAFT OF WOODTURNING
From wood to wow
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HOW COMMON BROOM BECAME ALL TOO COMMON ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
A golden killer
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A WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE HOME
Aging in place—and in style
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THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS
Finding healing and nourishment in the garden
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WESTCOAST TRIPLE PLANK
A fun weekend for a fishy cause
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NATURAL COLLECTION STANDS
Handcrafted furniture for your musical instruments
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