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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.

THE COOL OF CURLING

Curling saved my life. Sounds like an outrageous statement to make, but in 1999, the year I first threw a curling ...

There’s a place for everyone within the quintessential Canadian game.

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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: LUC ANTAYA

Luc is a transplant from the prairies who made his way to the Comox Valley seven years ago in search of the ...

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FEATURED ARTIST: SHANNON FORD

Shannon Ford is inspired by the magic of discovering beauty in chaos: “Walking up to a huge, empty canvas is pure ...

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ELDER VALLEY: REFRAMING REST

Restful interludes are integral to the rhythm of life. In the natural world, winter is ...

Reflections from an older resident.

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LITTLE VALLEY: CADE HALE

Winter tells us to chill out. But that doesn't mean we have to sit still. The dictionary says rest is “to ...

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

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A BENEFIT FOR ALL

Except for Indigenous people, Canadians are settlers—immigrants themselves, or the descendants of immigrants. ...

The Immigrant Welcome Centre helps new residents succeed in the Comox Valley.

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A TALE OF TWO WOODLOTS

There are two basic ways to look at a forest you manage—as a tree farm or an ecosystem. To see the difference, ...

Small-scale operations offer hope for the future of forestry.

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STEPS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

Homelessness can happen in many ways: job loss, injuries and accidents, mental health issues, and substance use. ...

A student-led walk in the snow to help end homelessness.

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A THEATRICAL FORCE FOR GOOD

Music and theatre provide an environment where, through collaboration, we are encouraged to celebrate diversity, ...

Exploring the human experience with laughter, love, and hard work.

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THE GIFT OF LIFE

In the early morning hours of the winter solstice, December 21, 2021, my life and health changed forever. I was ...

It’s not on your driver’s license! Register to become an organ donor.

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FLOAT YOUR BOAT

Quality, handcrafted, and traditional wooden boats

Words by

Dave Nowak

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

ANGLING FOR MORE THAN A FISH

Musings of a Comox Valley fly fisher.

Words by

Myles Armstead

Photos by

Sara Kempner

FAST FOOD ISN’T ALWAYS BAD FOOD

Our local food movement provides convenient, delicious, and healthy meal options.

Words by

Hans Peter Meyer

Photos by

Ron Pogue

LITTLE VALLEY: MOLLY MCCUE

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

Words by

Molly McCue, age 10

FINDING THE FLOW THAT FITS

There’s more than one way to get your asana on in the Comox Valley.

Words & Photos by

Bevin Clempson

WHERE CURIOSITY MEETS BRILLIANCE

Observations of the Public Library.

Words by

Nora Bingham

Comox Valley Kids

A TUNEFUL OF MEMORIES

Spirit of the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra.

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Ron Pogue

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IN LAND WE TRUST

The importance of Environmental Non-Government Organizations (ENGOs) in British Columbia.

Words & Photo by

Tim Ennis

LACING UP COMMUNITY SPIRIT

Soccer in the Comox Valley is more than just sport.

Words by

Sean Kerrigan

Photos by

Colton Hornstein

REFLECTIONS FROM WITHIN

Words by

Laurel Sliskovic

Photo by

Alex Bowen

ESTEVAN TUNA

A deliciously sustainable Comox Valley product.

Words by

Meaghan Cursons

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

CANNING 101

Words by

Shelley Crysler

Photo by

Adam Crysler

WILD NEIGHBOURS

Sharing your community with wildlife

Words by

Megan Adams

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April Bencze

LOCAL TOURISM’S LURE

Island residents will deepen their social, environmental, and cultural connections by vacationing close to home.

Words by

Laurel Sliskovic

Illustrations by

Laurel Meyer

A CAUTIONARY TALE

Keeping up with the 3D printing Industry, or not.

Words by

Vivian Vaillant

Photos by

Bevin Clempson

VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSEUM OF NATURE

Trucking around the forest with filmmaker Marek Zaleski.

Words by

Max Oudendag

Photos by

Marek Zaleski

VILLAGE OF ALERT BAY

Words by

Trish Weatherall

Photos by

Boomer Jerritt

ALTERNATIVE THERAPY

Art and music provide space to explore, heal, and transform.

Words by

Nora Bingham

Photos by

Ron Pogue

RAW REVELATION

A personal encounter with the raw food lifestyle.

Words by

Tarah Millen

Photos by

Bevin Clempson

THE KUMUGWE BIGHOUSE

Revitalizing culture in the K’omoks Valley.

Words by

Keisha Everson

Featured photo by

John Kelsey

WATER-PROOFED PIONEERS

'Wet-Coast' inspired waterproof solutions for world travels and backward adventures.

Words by

Dave Nowak

Featured photo by

Jenn Dykstra

THE MAN, THE LEGEND

An interview with William 'Bronco' Moncrief.

Interview by

Sydney Moncrief

NOT JUST FOR KIDS

Tribune Bay Outdoor Centre summer camp is now for adults too.

Words by

Ryan Stuart

Photos by

Dave Prothero

COMOX VALLEY SOAP ARTISTS

A look at Hornby Island Soap Company and Royston Soapworks.

Words by

Lisa Levesque

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

PEACEFUL PADDLING

The joy of kayaking in Baynes Sound.

Words by

Gary Ball

Photos by

Keith Nicol

LITTLE VALLEY: BHODI LAPERRIERE

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

Words by

Bhodi LaPerriere, Age 9

BRICK BY BRICK

Habitat for Humanity: helping to build the foundation for happier, healthier lives.

Words by

Bevin Clempson

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

ABANDON LAND THIS SUMMER

Historical boat cruises at the Museum at Campbell River.

Words & Photos by

Mary Ruth Snyder

LOST IN THE WILDERNESS

A close encounter with the Cumberland Lake Wilderness Society.

Words & Photos by

Sara Kempner

THE ULTIMATE SINGLETRACK EXPERIENCE

Discovering new limits racing the BC Bike Race.

Words by

Tara Miller

Photo by

DAVE SILVER

BLENDING MARTIAL ARTS & YOGA

How the practice of two disciplines nurtures three local martial artists and yogis.

Words by

Corny Martens

Jared Sato

HAPPY TO GROW

A look at the Comox Valley hop scene.

Words by

Ross Bodenmann

Photo by

Daryl Granger

STAYING THE COURSE

Words by

Bevin Clempson

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

CEYLON CUISINE & SPICES

Words by

Ross Bodenmann

Photo by

Hans Peter Meyer

PASSIONATE BREWING

The story of cancer, community and a hospital mini fridge.

Words by

Kerry Hale

Photos by

Karley Bracey

AS THE DISC SPINS

A renegade disc golf course spurs a community to create a forest playground.

Words by

Max Oudendag

Photo by

Nick Hutton-Jay

MAGIC IN THE MOUNTAINS

Nearby alpine gems inspire locals and visitors alike.

Words & Photos by

Sarah Seads

SUNSHINE COAST

The owner/operator of Sunshine Coast Air connects people with each other and the place she calls home.

Words by

Theressa Logan

Opening photo by

Josh Ramsay

OUTSIDE IN

A young man’s journey from the forest to the Banff International Film and Book Festival.

Words by

Tao Werner

Photos by

Sara Kempner

GROWING UP IN THE WOODS

The technique of Métissage storytelling blends a child’s, an educator’s, and a historical point of view, for a holistic understanding of learning in the outdoors.

Words by

Heather Thomson

Photos by

Karen McKinnon