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Browse our growing collection of articles from current and previous issues of both the Comox Valley Collective and Strathcona Collective magazines by topic.

AXÉ CAPOEIRA AND KUMUGWE DANCERS

Inside Kumugwe, the Bighouse on the traditional territory of the K'ómoks First Nation, a crackling fire helps to ...

Warrior spirit in the Bighouse

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THE RISK OF FIRE TO THE COMOX LAKE WATERSHED

And into the fire, I’m reunited Into the fire, I am the spark Into the night, I yearn for comfort —Sarah ...

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

The first annual Vancouver Island Food Truck Festival, held in 2023, was a vibrant celebration of the joys of ...

More than a culinary delight

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CUMBERLAND CAMPGROUND’S NEW SLEEPING BARRELS

It’s no secret that the Comox Valley is blessed with an abundance of beautiful places to explore and enjoy. It’s ...

Cozy 16-foot sleeping barrels nestled in the forest overlooking Comox Lake

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THE FISH AND GAME CLUB

If you’ve spent any time around Comox Lake, you’ve likely heard the clap of gunfire booming out from the “Fish and ...

More than what’s in the name

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THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE

Rah, Rah, RCAF! Canadian flying fans and military buffs are celebrating a momentous birthday this year: the ...

Celebrating 100 years of aviation

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STEWARDING SHOAL BAY

Our home holds more stories than we could ever know. We live remotely, and alone, and yet we have learned over the ...

Historic harbour to peaceful retreat

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THE RISE OF HOLISTIC HEALTH SERVICES

Growing up in Campbell River, I have witnessed the evolution of the city’s culture. It used to be an industry ...

What defines a healthy community?

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DISCOVER THE HEALING POWER OF LABYRINTHS

A labyrinth has one single, visible path leading to the centre and out again. With no choices or decisions to ...

Spiral into the centre

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EMBRACING FRIVOLITY

Your inner kid wants you to come out and play I just brought a ten-week-old kitten home from the SPCA, ...

Designer's introduction to Vol. 38

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AXÉ CAPOEIRA AND KUMUGWE DANCERS

Warrior spirit in the Bighouse

Words & photos by

Sara Kempner

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.

Words by

Meaghan Cursons

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

VANCOUVER ISLAND FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL

More than a culinary delight

Words by

Bill Lee

Photos by

Nycky-Jay Vanjecek

CUMBERLAND CAMPGROUND’S NEW SLEEPING BARRELS

Cozy 16-foot sleeping barrels nestled in the forest overlooking Comox Lake

Words by

Zoë Cooper

James McKerricher

THE FISH AND GAME CLUB

More than what’s in the name

Words by

Dave Flawse

Photos by

Luke Phillips

THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE

Celebrating 100 years of aviation

Words by

Tyko Adams

STEWARDING SHOAL BAY

Historic harbour to peaceful retreat

Words by

Mark MacDonald

Photo by

Alison Dawn

THE RISE OF HOLISTIC HEALTH SERVICES

What defines a healthy community?

Words by

Nicole Berns

Illustrations by

Trish LaFrance

DISCOVER THE HEALING POWER OF LABYRINTHS

Spiral into the centre

Words by

Marie Maccagno

Photos by

Colin Pendziwol

EMBRACING FRIVOLITY

Designer's introduction to Vol. 38

Words by

Zoë Cooper

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

FEATURED POET: AMBITION

Words by

Erin Poettcker

Photo by

Ron Pogue

Photo by

Shayla Attfield

SEASONAL GOODS: SPRING

Photo by

Shelby Reid

AN UPDATE ON STORIES FROM VOLUME 2

A fresh perspective

Words by

Zoë Cooper

Illustrations by

Alex Maertz

LITTLE RIVER: RAVEN BONK

My life in Tahsis

Words by

Raven Bonk

Photo by

Jodie Gallant

BEYOND THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE SAYWARD REGION

Sayward finds its rhythm

Words by

Mary Ruth Snyder

Photos by

Shayla Attfield

ELDER VALLEY: BOUQUETS OF HAPPINESS

Reflections from an older resident

Words by

Chris Semenick

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

Planting the seeds of food security

Photos by

Shelby Reid

LITTLE VALLEY: ODUS ATKINSON

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

Words by

Odus Atkinson, age 12

Photos by

Jennifer Armstrong

THE JOYS OF KEEPING BIRDS

… and some avian advice

Words by

Nat Raedwulf Pogue

Photos by

Ron Pogue

HOMALCO NATION’S NEW TRANSPORTATION COMPANY

Shooting the breeze with Qaya Way West

Words by

Lynsey Burke

Photos by

Michael Hack

MAKING CUMBERLAND TRAILS MORE INCLUSIVE

Careful "edits" and a new Wey forward

Words by

Ryan Stuart

Photos by

Max McCulloch

MEET THE ARTISTS AT THE QUADRA ISLAND STUDIO TOUR

The HeART of Quadra

Words by

Sylvia Yung

Photos by

Shantina Rae

CREATING A SANCTUARY FOR CORKY THE ORCA

Double Bay Sanctuary

Words & photos by

Michael Reppy

TRANSIENT ORCAS ARE THRIVING IN THE SALISH SEA

Bigg time

Words by

Jenefer Smalley

Photos by

Blair Denman

THE ART AND CRAFT OF WOODTURNING

From wood to wow

Words & photos by

Jim Whyte

HOW COMMON BROOM BECAME ALL TOO COMMON ON VANCOUVER ISLAND

A golden killer

Words by

Mac Newton

Photos by

Jen Groundwater

A WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE HOME

Aging in place—and in style

Words by

Julie Lad

Ramesh Lad

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS

Finding healing and nourishment in the garden

Words by

Jessica Dempsey

Illustration by

Lindsay Ness

WESTCOAST TRIPLE PLANK

A fun weekend for a fishy cause

Words & photos by

Sara Kempner

NATURAL COLLECTION STANDS

Handcrafted furniture for your musical instruments

Words by

Caleb Blake

WEST COAST EXPEDITIONS ON TLE:HOH

Building business and community on Spring Island

Words by

Marie Maccagno

Photo by

Erik Marks

NAWALAKW HEALING CENTER

A reawakening of the kwak'wala language

Words & photo by

Gwixsisalas, Felicia Greekas

THE FLAVOURFUL CHICORY FAMILY

There’s more to chicory than mesclun mixes

Words by

James McKerricher

Photo courtesy of

Shamrock Farm

THE COCO RUN: A CANCER FUNDRAISER

Fighting Cancer one step at a time

Words by

Ryan Rasmussen

Photos by

Rachel Jensen

CAREMONGERING IN CAMPBELL RIVER

Paying it forward

Words by

Tara Jordan

Photos by

Carla Duffey