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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.

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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FEATURED POET: AMBITION

It’s been a long sleep, and I forget how to belong. There were darker winters than this, resting far from the ...

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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: AMY SHAW

As a photographer specializing in weddings and portraits of family and parenthood, Amy Shaw believes “photography ...

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

EVERYONE CAN (AND SHOULD) MEDITATE

Yes, even you

Words by

Dennyse Harris

Photos by

Meredith Rose

AT HOME WITH RODERICK HAIG-BROWN

Larger Than Life

Words by

Andrew Findlay

Photos courtesy of

Museum at Campbell River

GETTING TO KNOW THE AWAKENEERS

For the love of music

Words by

Isa McKenty

Photo courtesy of

The Awakeneers

CVOX: COMOX VALLEY COMMUNITY RADIO

A local fountain of music, culture, and information

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

REFLECTIONS OF A YARD CAR

Content to be still after years of motion and freedom

Words & photos by

RJ Herron

HANDCRAFTING LINEN

From tiny flax seed to majestic fabric

Words by

Karla Sandwith

Photos by

Kareen Sanderson

HA̱’ME’ RESTAURANT REOPENS AT KWA’LILAS HOTEL

Food security and a celebration of culture

Words by

Camilla Sampson

Photos courtesy of

Ha̱'me'

THE HERRING GOLD RUSH OF 1979

For BC’s fishers, it was the year of money

Words by

Dave Flawse

Photos by

Jarrett Lindal

BUILDING COMMUNITY WITH LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES

Take a book, leave a book

Words by

Joline Martin

Photos by

Meredith Rose

THE STRATHCONA REGION IS GUIDED BY PASSION AND PURPOSE

Editor's introduction to Vol. 9

Words by

Camilla Sampson

Photo by

Matt Newfield

OUR COMMUNITY RUNS ON HUMAN CREATIVITY

Creative Director's Introduction to Vol. 37

Words & Photo by

Ian Adams

OUTRIGGER CANOEING IN SAMOA

Racing, roots, and reconnections

Words by

Zoe Norcross-Nu’u

Photo by

Simon Wallace

A PLAN FOR HOME-GROWN DOCTORS

A new program at NIC helps Island students pursue professions in health care.

Words by

Mike Chouinard

Photos courtesy of

North Island College

SEASONAL GOODS: WINTER

Photo by

Shelby Reid

WHEN THE BURNOUT IS REAL

What emergency service providers want you to know.

Intro by

Jen Groundwater

Words by

Cari McIntyre

LIVES OF LOGGERS AND FARMERS

TO CHOOSE THE TREES

Morgan Leigh Callison

Photo by

Scott Bell

A LONG AND WINDING ROAD

What it takes to keep the Strathcona Parkway open.

Words by

Mac Newton

Photo by

Nick Thornton

ELDER VALLEY: RADICAL TRANSFORMATION

Future generations need us to take action now.

Words by

Jay Van Oostdam

Photo by

Diane Van Oostdam

LITTLE VALLEY: EXCITEMENT AND HOPE

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

Words by

Abby Hutton-Jay

Photo by

Nick Hutton-Jay

Plus ça change

Words by

Zoë Cooper

Illustrations by

Alex Maertz

BEAUTY BEFORE AMBITION

Pianist Sarah Hagen has earned her place among the best without sacrificing her soul.

Words by

Mike B

Photo by

Karen McKinnon

THE ILLUMINATION OF FIRE

A conversation with Wedlidi Speck.

Interview by

Dave Flawse

Photos courtesy of

Wedlidi Speck

HARD-SKINNED FOR THE WIN

Living in a winter squash lovers' paradise.

Words by

James McKerricher

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

INGRAHAM

The secret life of a vintage clock.

Words by

Sophie Gilmore

Photo by

Jennifer Brazil

GUYS TALKING

The power of conversation in Comox Valley men’s groups.

Words by

Hans Peter Meyer

Illustration by

Matia Meyer

40 YEARS OF VOLLY PATROL

Some dedicated folks who help keep the rest of us safe on the slopes.

Words by

Andrew Findlay

Photos by

Jess Cavanagh

COMOX VALLEY TRANSITION SOCIETY

Safe, affordable housing makes all the difference.

Photos by

Meredith Rose

FOUR WHEELS OF FORTUNE

Could RVs make Comox Valley housing more affordable?

Words by

Ryan Stuart

Illustration by

Lauren Spinner

PACIFIC REMEMBERING

Reflections on the joy of cold-water surfing.

Words by

Rhianna Walz

Photos by

Shelby Reid