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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.
![Explore by Topic AXÉ CAPOEIRA AND KUMUGWE DANCERS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_Capoeira_Header-1024x512.webp)
Warrior spirit in the Bighouse
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![Explore by Topic THE RISK OF FIRE TO THE COMOX LAKE WATERSHED](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_Fire_Header-1024x512.webp)
Fire is the number-one risk to our watershed. We need to talk about it now.
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![Explore by Topic VANCOUVER ISLAND FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_FoodTruckFestival_Header.webp)
More than a culinary delight
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![Explore by Topic CUMBERLAND CAMPGROUND’S NEW SLEEPING BARRELS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_SleepingBarrels_Header.webp)
Cozy 16-foot sleeping barrels nestled in the forest overlooking Comox Lake
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![Explore by Topic THE FISH AND GAME CLUB](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_FishGame-1024x512.webp)
More than what’s in the name
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![Explore by Topic THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_RCAF_Header-1024x512.webp)
Celebrating 100 years of aviation
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![Explore by Topic STEWARDING SHOAL BAY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_ShoalBay.webp)
Historic harbour to peaceful retreat
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![Explore by Topic THE RISE OF HOLISTIC HEALTH SERVICES](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_HolisticHealth.jpg)
What defines a healthy community?
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![Explore by Topic DISCOVER THE HEALING POWER OF LABYRINTHS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_Labyrinths_Header.webp)
Spiral into the centre
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![Explore by Topic EMBRACING FRIVOLITY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CVC_Vol38_Intro_EmbracingFrivolity6-1024x512.webp)
Designer's introduction to Vol. 38
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![Explore by Topic AXÉ CAPOEIRA AND KUMUGWE DANCERS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_Capoeira_Header.webp)
Warrior spirit in the Bighouse
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![Explore by Topic THE RISK OF FIRE TO THE COMOX LAKE WATERSHED](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_Fire_Header.webp)
Fire is the number-one risk to our watershed. We need to talk about it now.
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![Explore by Topic VANCOUVER ISLAND FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_FoodTruckFestival_Header.webp)
More than a culinary delight
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![Explore by Topic CUMBERLAND CAMPGROUND’S NEW SLEEPING BARRELS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_SleepingBarrels_Header.webp)
Cozy 16-foot sleeping barrels nestled in the forest overlooking Comox Lake
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![Explore by Topic THE FISH AND GAME CLUB](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_FishGame.webp)
More than what’s in the name
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![Explore by Topic THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_RCAF_Header.webp)
Celebrating 100 years of aviation
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![Explore by Topic STEWARDING SHOAL BAY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_ShoalBay.webp)
Historic harbour to peaceful retreat
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![Explore by Topic THE RISE OF HOLISTIC HEALTH SERVICES](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_HolisticHealth.jpg)
What defines a healthy community?
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![Explore by Topic DISCOVER THE HEALING POWER OF LABYRINTHS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_Labyrinths_Header.webp)
Spiral into the centre
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![Explore by Topic EMBRACING FRIVOLITY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CVC_Vol38_Intro_EmbracingFrivolity6.webp)
Designer's introduction to Vol. 38
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![Explore by Topic FEATURED POET: AMBITION](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVC_Vol37_Poetry.webp)
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![Explore by Topic FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: AMY SHAW](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVC_Vol37_Photographer_Header.webp)
![Explore by Topic FEATURED ARTIST: MICHAEL PRATT](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVC_Vol37_Artist_Header.webp)
![Explore by Topic ELDER RIVER: ADVOCATING FOR CARE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_ElderValley_Header.webp)
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![Explore by Topic SEASONAL GOODS: SPRING](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVC_Vol37_ROAM_Goods-1.webp)
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![Explore by Topic AN UPDATE ON STORIES FROM VOLUME 2](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVC_Vol37_FreshPerspective_Header.webp)
A fresh perspective
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![Explore by Topic LITTLE RIVER: RAVEN BONK](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_LittleValley_Header.webp)
My life in Tahsis
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![Explore by Topic BEYOND THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE SAYWARD REGION](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_Sayward_Header2.jpg)
Sayward finds its rhythm
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![Explore by Topic ELDER VALLEY: BOUQUETS OF HAPPINESS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVC_Vol37_ElderValley_Header.webp)
Reflections from an older resident
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![Explore by Topic FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: COLIN PENDZIWOL](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_FeaturedPhotographer_Header.webp)
![Explore by Topic FEATURED ARTIST: LEE GASS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_FeaturedArtist_Header.webp)
![Explore by Topic CAMPBELL RIVER FOOD BANK’S DREAM FOR THE FUTURE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_Food-Bank_Header.webp)
Planting the seeds of food security
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![Explore by Topic LITTLE VALLEY: ODUS ATKINSON](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVC_Vol37_LittleValley_Header.webp)
Our young Comox Valley residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in
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![Explore by Topic THE JOYS OF KEEPING BIRDS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Birds_Header.webp)
… and some avian advice
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![Explore by Topic HOMALCO NATION’S NEW TRANSPORTATION COMPANY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SC_Vol9_QayaWay_Header.webp)
Shooting the breeze with Qaya Way West
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![Explore by Topic MAKING CUMBERLAND TRAILS MORE INCLUSIVE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Gene_Header.webp)
Careful "edits" and a new Wey forward
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![Explore by Topic MEET THE ARTISTS AT THE QUADRA ISLAND STUDIO TOUR](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_HeArt_Header.webp)
The HeART of Quadra
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![Explore by Topic CREATING A SANCTUARY FOR CORKY THE ORCA](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_DoubleBaySanctuary_Header.jpg)
Double Bay Sanctuary
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![Explore by Topic TRANSIENT ORCAS ARE THRIVING IN THE SALISH SEA](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVC_Vol37_Orcas_Header.webp)
Bigg time
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![Explore by Topic THE ART AND CRAFT OF WOODTURNING](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Wood_Header.webp)
From wood to wow
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![Explore by Topic HOW COMMON BROOM BECAME ALL TOO COMMON ON VANCOUVER ISLAND](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVC_Vol37_Broom_Header.webp)
A golden killer
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![Explore by Topic A WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE HOME](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Accessibility_Header.webp)
Aging in place—and in style
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![Explore by Topic THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_Flowers_Header.webp)
Finding healing and nourishment in the garden
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![Explore by Topic WESTCOAST TRIPLE PLANK](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_SoakedStoked_Header.webp)
A fun weekend for a fishy cause
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![Explore by Topic NATURAL COLLECTION STANDS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_GuitarStands_Header.webp)
Handcrafted furniture for your musical instruments
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![Explore by Topic WEST COAST EXPEDITIONS ON TLE:HOH](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_WCE_Header.webp)
Building business and community on Spring Island
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![Explore by Topic NAWALAKW HEALING CENTER](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_Kwakwala_Gallery.webp)
A reawakening of the kwak'wala language
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![Explore by Topic THE FLAVOURFUL CHICORY FAMILY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Chicory_Header.webp)
There’s more to chicory than mesclun mixes
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![Explore by Topic THE COCO RUN: A CANCER FUNDRAISER](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_Coco_Header.webp)
Fighting Cancer one step at a time
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![Explore by Topic CAREMONGERING IN CAMPBELL RIVER](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_Caremongering_Header.webp)
Paying it forward
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