Explore Collective Magazine Articles By Topic
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 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 EVERYONE CAN (AND SHOULD) MEDITATE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Meditation_Header3.webp)
Yes, even you
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![Explore by Topic AT HOME WITH RODERICK HAIG-BROWN](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_Haig-Brown.webp)
Larger Than Life
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![Explore by Topic GETTING TO KNOW THE AWAKENEERS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_Awakeneers.webp)
For the love of music
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![Explore by Topic CVOX: COMOX VALLEY COMMUNITY RADIO](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Radio_Header.webp)
A local fountain of music, culture, and information
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![Explore by Topic REFLECTIONS OF A YARD CAR](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Cars_Header.webp)
Content to be still after years of motion and freedom
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![Explore by Topic HANDCRAFTING LINEN](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Linen_Header.webp)
From tiny flax seed to majestic fabric
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![Explore by Topic HA̱’ME’ RESTAURANT REOPENS AT KWA’LILAS HOTEL](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_Hame.webp)
Food security and a celebration of culture
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![Explore by Topic THE HERRING GOLD RUSH OF 1979](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Herring_Header.webp)
For BC’s fishers, it was the year of money
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![Explore by Topic BUILDING COMMUNITY WITH LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CVC_Vol37_Library_Header.webp)
Take a book, leave a book
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![Explore by Topic THE STRATHCONA REGION IS GUIDED BY PASSION AND PURPOSE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SC_Vol9_Intro.webp)
Editor's introduction to Vol. 9
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![Explore by Topic OUR COMMUNITY RUNS ON HUMAN CREATIVITY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CVC_Vol37_Intro_Header.webp)
Creative Director's Introduction to Vol. 37
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![Explore by Topic OUTRIGGER CANOEING IN SAMOA](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CVC_Vol36_Samoa_Header.webp)
Racing, roots, and reconnections
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![Explore by Topic A PLAN FOR HOME-GROWN DOCTORS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CVC_Vol34_20-NIC.jpg)
A new program at NIC helps Island students pursue professions in health care.
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![Explore by Topic SEASONAL GOODS: WINTER](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_ROAMGoods_Header.jpg)
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![Explore by Topic WHEN THE BURNOUT IS REAL](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Burnout_Header.jpg)
What emergency service providers want you to know.
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![Explore by Topic LIVES OF LOGGERS AND FARMERS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Books_Header.jpg)
![Explore by Topic TO CHOOSE THE TREES](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Poetry_Header.jpg)
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![Explore by Topic A LONG AND WINDING ROAD](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_StrathconaParkway_Header2.jpg)
What it takes to keep the Strathcona Parkway open.
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![Explore by Topic ELDER VALLEY: RADICAL TRANSFORMATION](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_ElderValley_Header.jpg)
Future generations need us to take action now.
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![Explore by Topic LITTLE VALLEY: ABBY HUTTON-JAY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_LittleValley_Header.jpg)
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in
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![Explore by Topic FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: KALI WEXLER](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Photography_Header.jpg)
![Explore by Topic FEATURED ARTIST: JARED POPESCU](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Artist_Header.jpg)
![Explore by Topic AN UPDATE ON STORIES FROM VOLUME 1](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/CVC_Vol36_Change_Header3.jpg)
Plus ça change
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![Explore by Topic BEAUTY BEFORE AMBITION](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_SarahHagen_Header.jpg)
Pianist Sarah Hagen has earned her place among the best without sacrificing her soul.
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![Explore by Topic THE ILLUMINATION OF FIRE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_IlluminationFire_Header.jpg)
A conversation with Wedlidi Speck.
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![Explore by Topic HARD-SKINNED FOR THE WIN](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Squash_Header.jpg)
Living in a winter squash lovers' paradise.
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![Explore by Topic INGRAHAM](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Clock_Header.jpg)
The secret life of a vintage clock.
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![Explore by Topic GUYS TALKING](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Men_Header3.jpg)
The power of conversation in Comox Valley men’s groups.
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![Explore by Topic 40 YEARS OF VOLLY PATROL](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Patrol_Header.jpg)
Some dedicated folks who help keep the rest of us safe on the slopes.
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![Explore by Topic COMOX VALLEY TRANSITION SOCIETY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_CVTS_Header.jpg)
Safe, affordable housing makes all the difference.
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![Explore by Topic FOUR WHEELS OF FORTUNE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_RVs_Header.jpg)
Could RVs make Comox Valley housing more affordable?
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![Explore by Topic PACIFIC REMEMBERING](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Surfing_Header.jpg)
Reflections on the joy of cold-water surfing.
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![Explore by Topic A LINK TO THE PAST](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CVC_Vol36_History_Header.jpg)
The history of the Grieve family barn.
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![Explore by Topic NEWCOMERS’ BOOK CLUB](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CVC_Vol36_Bookclub_Header.jpg)
Turning the page on another year of stories and friendship.
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![Explore by Topic A (SNOW) SHOE-IN](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CVC_Vol36_Snowshoe_Header.jpg)
Finding peace in the winter mountains.
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![Explore by Topic Centre Stage](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-Who_Header.jpg)
The appeal of taking part in community theatre.
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![Explore by Topic FROM THOUGHT TO REALITY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CVC_Vol36_PublishersIntro_Header.jpg)
Publisher's introduction to Vol. 36
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![Explore by Topic GRIT AND GRACE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CVC_Vol35_AmazingRace_Header.jpg)
Kayleen VanderRee and Tyler Turner might be more competitive than your average couple. But when they participated in The Amazing Race Canada, they had to go with the flow to stay in the game.
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![Explore by Topic Sticking To My (Traveller’s) Word](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-TravellersWords_Header.jpg)
Seven continents in 40 years.
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![Explore by Topic Radical Love at the Art Hive](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-ArtHive_Header.jpg)
Open doors provide more than a creative opportunity for everyone.
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