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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.
Vision, grit, and beauty
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Exploring a whimsical, botanical playground
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seller’s perspective on bringing a lost art back to life
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WITH A GRANT FROM CAUDS, A PLAY STARTS A CONVERSATION
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CRAFTING LEATHER WITH PASSION, PURPOSE, AND A LITTLE WILD SPIRIT
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Oyster River to Salmon Point
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More than monkey business
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Community initiatives
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Wind in their hair
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one traveller finds more than they sought
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Courtenay’s sustainable, social cohousing community creates a village of neighbours.
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Comox’s favourite forest playground has many stories to tell.
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Word-lovers unite
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Recent and recommended – books by local authors.
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.
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For decades, private sponsors have been helping refugees find safe haven in the Comox Valley.
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Forging ahead in uncertain times.
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The Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation harnesses the power of collective giving to enhance local healthcare.
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Sy Pederson’s short film Tree Killer tells a story of rebellious loggers and advocates for change in BC’s forestry industry.
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A brief history of freemasonry.
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Comox Valley Arts and the selection committee were thrilled with the response to our 2021 Elevate Summer Poetry Contest. Thanks to everyone who submitted entries, and congratulations to our winners, whose work is published here.
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A remote journey in search of scenery and self.
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An ordinary stormwater retention pond turns out to be remarkable, indeed.
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How to explore space from your own backyard.
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Racing against time to protect a vital piece of nature.
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By restoring vintage furniture, we pay homage to the craftsperson, and to the forest which provided the raw material.
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It’s better to burn out than to fade away? Not always. New alternatives to cremation allow bodies to return to the earth naturally.
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This delicious, iconic food is both a staple of life and a symbol of Indigenous persistence.
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For climbers, the attraction of Comox Lake has always been the cliffs.
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A summer cottage becomes a place to dream and create.
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Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.
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Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness combines compassion and action.
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Tot farming
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Moving Forward, Exploring Relationships, And Facing Challenges Together.
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Introducing the Family and Animals of Standing Spruce Farm & Apothecary
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Fermentation Adds Value to Our Community.
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How to Create Eye-catching Creative Photos
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A Natural Haven for the Savvy Local Traveler
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Chris Zumkeller’s Journey as a Craftsman
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The Magic of the Carihi Fly Fishing Program.
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Revisiting the History of Mount Cain’s Glissade Culture
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Wildflowers & Co. Founder Alissa Assu Inspires the Future of Indigenous Women In Business
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