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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.

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN THE COMOX VALLEY

In late August 2023, our community turned rainbow-coloured in celebration of Comox Valley Pride Weekend, which ...

Alive with pride

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SUSTAINING A 60-YEAR COMMERCIAL FISHING TRADITION

Some people stumble upon their calling. Others seem born to it. Both apply to the Veloso family’s ties to the ...

A fishy family affair

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ELDER VALLEY: PLAY FOR A PURPOSE

Putting on shows to raise funds for great causesPure play is something that I haven’t always had a lot of ...

Reflections from an older Comox Valley resident

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LITTLE VALLEY: LIGHT AND HAPPY

Finding magic in the sea, the forest, and our imaginationsIt was a midsummer night and the stars were out. ...

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

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MS. MIXER REMINISCES

My story starts in North Vancouver in the early 1990s, when a kindly and cheerful woman named Ruth brought me home ...

A KitchenAid's life of sweet delights

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PARSLEY PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS

I usually like to kick these articles off with a brief introduction: a little background about the crop’s ...

Don’t underestimate parsley. It’s the perfect wingman.

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AXÉ CAPOEIRA AND KUMUGWE DANCERS

Inside Kumugwe, the Bighouse on the traditional territory of the K'ómoks First Nation, a crackling fire helps to ...

Warrior spirit in the Bighouse

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THE RISK OF FIRE TO THE COMOX LAKE WATERSHED

And into the fire, I’m reunited Into the fire, I am the spark Into the night, I yearn for comfort —Sarah ...

Fire is the number-one risk to our watershed. We need to talk about it now.

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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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COMPASS ADVENTURE

All points to the water

Words by

Ryan Stuart

MAKING AN IMPACT

Building blocks of sustainability.

Words by

John Gower

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

PARADISE MEADOWS

The name says it all.

Words & photos by

Wendy L Macdonald

CASTING LIGHT

The Process of Illumination at the Fanny Bay Candle Company.

Words by

Allie Jenkinson

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

KEEPING NOTES

An interview with Delores Broten.

Interview by

Claire Gilmore

Photo by

David Kattenberg

UP, UP, AND AWAY FROM IT ALL

Comox Glacier bike and hike.

Words & photos by

Sarah Hauser

PADDLE TO THE SEA

Exploring the Puntledge Hatchery.

Words & photos by

Tim Ennis

ON THE ROAD TO HEALING

The Importance of Introspection.

Words by

Casey Parsons

Photos by

Paige Owen

MOUNTAINAIRE AVIAN RESCUE SOCIETY

Giving hope and care to orphaned wildlife.

Words by

Allison Morrison

Photo by

Sandy Royer

A PRETTY LITTLE SATURDAY

The twisting road to Tofino.

Words by

Dave Nowak

Photos by

Karley Bracey

TRIBAL JOURNEYS

Connecting coastal communities with dugout canoes.

Words by

Jodi Simkin

Photos by

Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre

FULL OF LIFE

Clam Gardens in the Salish Sea.

Words by

Kelly Forbes

SMALL SPACES, BIG TASTE

Food Trucks in the Comox Valley.

Words by

Hans Peter Meyer

Photos by

Ron Pogue

CODY ‘BEAVER’ LAFRANCE

The evolution of A visionary carver.

Words by

Dan Lafrance

Photos by

Sara Kempner

25 YEARS OF FRESHNESS AND CARE

Confessions of a Comox Valley Farmers’ Market Junkie.

Words by

Traci Skuce

Photo by

Bill Jorgensen

JOURNEY

Vol. 11 Intro by

Julie Sabey

Photo by

Jennifer Armstrong

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: BRYAN WALWORK

MERVILLE ORGANICS

Words by

RJ Herron

Photo by

Arzeena Hamir

FEATURED ARTIST: JULIE SABEY

RAINWATER HARVESTING 101

Capturing nature's bounty.

Words by

Mark Miard

Illustration by

Ian Adams

ELDER VALLEY: AGING GRACEFULLY

Reflections from an older resident.

Words by

Wei-Ching Chang

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

IF I HAD A HAMMER

The Shed Tool Library and Makerspace Co-op.

Words by

Dave Nowak

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

THE ROOT OF INDOCHINA

A pilgrimage to Fanispan Mountain.

Words & Photos by

Lindsay Elms

LOSS OF THE COMMONS

Ghosts of Vancouver Island’s past.

Words by

Andrew Findlay

Illustration by

Laurel Meyer

THESE LEGENDARY WALLS. THESE STORIED WATERS.

Many of the Comox Valley’s iconic pubs have come and gone, but, like empty cans of Lucky Lager beside a gravel road, the memories remain.

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Mike B

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Courtenay and District Museum 990.24.299

LIVING LANDSCAPES

Cultivating the garden of your dreams.

Words by

Arianne Huene

Louis Lamb

CAMPBELL RIVER

More than simply the salmon capitAl of the world.

Words by

Laurel Sliskovic

Photos by

James Headrick

FIELD NOTES

Homesteading in the Comox Valley.

Words & photos

Sarah Kehler

SID WILLIAMS THEATRE

Lifting community spirits through the years.

Words by

Tara Murphy

Photo by

Boomer Jerritt

PAINTING WITH FIRE AND SODA

Conjuring art in the midst of chaos: ceramics of Jeff Brett

Words & Photo by

Jeff Brett

NATURALLY AWARE

An interview with April Bencze.

Interview & photo by

Ross Bodenmann

FOREST TO FAUCET: LIFE IN THE ERA OF HUMANS

Life in the era of humans.

Words & photos by

Tim Ennis

LITTLE VALLEY: VIJAY HOWE

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

Words by

Vijay Howe, age 13

COMOX VALLEY TRANSITION SOCIETY

Making a difference for 30 years.

Words by

Anne Davis

Photos by

Karen McKinnon

COAL HILLS BMX

Staying on track.

Words by

Tara Bursey

Photos by

Stew E Radford

OUTRIGGER CANOEING IN THE COMOX VALLEY

Working together with water, wind, and tide.

Words by

Laurel Archer

Photo by

Dave Prothero

TASTING ROOM ETIQUETTE

Words by

Katie Phelan

HEIRLOOM SEEDS

Connecting us to the past, present, and future.

Words by

Nora Bingham

Photos by

Meredith Rose

A CLOSER LOOK AT HYPNOTHERAPY

The inner workings of the heart and mind.

Words by

Britt Hanson

Carly Panzenboeck

IGNITING A SPARK

Learning at the Fine Arts eCademy.

Words by

Tom Keenoy

Photos by

Laura Mann

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