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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.

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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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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ART ALCHEMY

Artists in the Comox Valley create and cultivate a vibrant studio/gallery.

Words by

RJ Herron

Photo by

Karen McKinnon

LITTLE VALLEY: ANJA LEIKERMOSER

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

Words by

Anja Leikermoser, Age 13

A RETURN TO LIFE

Monumental efforts help salmon return to the Tsolum River.

Words by

Andrew Findlay

Photos by

Dave Prothero

FLOATING BELOW

The tragic end and beautiful rediscovery of the SS Capilano.

Words & Photos by

Eiko Jones

FINDING BALANCE

One couple’s quest to fish sustainably and satisfy spot prawn-lovers.

Words by

Tatiana Baron

Photos by

Lance Underwood

FOREST FLOW

The esoteric feeling at the heart of forest conservation.

Words by

Evan Gough

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Nik Dunn

MAKING CONNECTIONS

Words by

Julie Sabey

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Nik Dunn

ABUELO’S CORN TORTILLAS

A local business grows by staying true to their origins.

Words & Photos by

Ross Bodenmann

COMPLEX TERRAIN

Navigating art and nature in the heart of Vancouver Island.

Words & Paintings by

Clive Powsey

HERBALISM 101

How to use supplements to reclaim health in the winter months.

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Yarrow Willard

Philippa Joly

DANCING IN THE DARK

Vancouver Island’s greatest discoveries may lie beneath the rainforest and mountains it is most known for.

Words by

Terry McKall

QUIETLY QUADRA

At once, this peaceful destination typifies “island life” while following a path of its own.

Words by

Annette Yourk

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Boomer Jerritt

LOVE IS A BURNING THING

Words by

Mike B

FUMBLING TOWARDS GRACE

A writer finds her groove while cross country skiing in Strathcona Park.

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Sandra Szabo

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SHOW OF PROGRESS

The stories told during the World Community Film Festival voice the passionate and varied work of present day activists and artists.

Words by

Meaghan Cursons

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

FINDING FORBIDDEN

Separating truth from fiction in the Comox Valley’s backyard.

Words by

Ryan Stuart

Illustration by

Ian Adams

PULLING PLASTIC

Indoor climbing gives wet weather adventurers a new way to play on rainy days.

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Dave Benton

Photos by

Lorenz Jimenez

TOFINO

Surf, storms, and serenity.

INSPIRED BY SOUND

Two of Cumberland’s citizens build a legacy of music from behind the stage.

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RJ Herron

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A BIG TENT WITH BIG INTENT

Words by

Meaghan Cursons

Photos by

Ron Pogue

BRIDGING HISTORY

The Trent River Trestle connects Cumberland and Royston with more than steel and timber.

Words & Photos by

Bevin Clempson

SEWING WILD

A man, his sewing machine, and a passion for new experiences come together in a Cumberland business.

Words by

Dave Nowak

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

YOUTHFUL CYCLE

A Comox Valley adventure prodigy looks to the future without stressing about the present.

Interview by

Amber Zirnhelt

Photos by

Chris Webster

FORAGING 101

Words & Photos by

Kristy Pedersen

MATERIALIZING THE SOUL

Three Comox Valley jewellers carry on the tradition of hand made, wearable art while applying distinct creative visions.

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OSCAR’S STORY

How a single animal’s spirit led to the care of many others in need.

Words by

Candice Pacholuk

Photos by

Leanne Robinson

KINDRED SPIRIT

Kindred Custom Snowboards

Words by

Dave Nowak

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

THE HUMAN FACTOR

Making smart decisions in the backcountry.

Words by

Jan Neuspiel

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Island Alpine Guides

WHEN HERRING SPAWN

An ecological highlight of the Comox Valley winter arrives alongside these fascinating fish.

Heather & Keith Nicol

LITTLE VALLEY: SHOLEH KERRIGAN

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

Words by

Sholeh Kerrigan, Age 9

OUT OF THE BLUE

An interview with Marla Limousin.

CHALLENGING MOTHER NATURE

Words by

Jacob Hanson

Photo by

Brett Watson

THE NEW BREWMOX VALLEY

Words by

Max Oudendag

A TREASURE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD

The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa.

Words by

Susan Jane Griffin

INSPIRATION IN A MOUNTAIN TOWN

Words by

Raphael Van Lierop

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Hinterland Studio Inc.

THE VERDANT VALLEY

A trio of greenhouse gardeners share their secrets for a bountiful backyard.

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Nik Dunn

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Nik Dunn

LAKE OF DRAGONS

An accomplished paddler reveals how Comox Lake’s appeal extends well beyond summer.

Words by

Allie Jenkinson

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

WHERE THE TRAIL BEGINS

The reverent, irreverent, and occasionally inappropriate stories behind Cumberland’s eclectic trail names.

Words by

Ryan Parton

Photos by

Lorenz Jimenez

THE FIRE INSIDE

Words by

Allie Jenkinson

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

CLEVER CROW

Words & Photos by

Ross Bodenmann

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