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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.

Special Olympics in Campbell River

Special Olympics in Campbell River

For more than half a century, Special Olympics sport training programs and competitions have empowered athletes ...

Opening doors that are unimaginable.

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SUPER TROUPERS

SUPER TROUPERS

The Comox Valley in the 1960s was remote, beautiful, and serene. It was also secluded, with no major highway ...

After five decades and counting, the show goes on for the Comox Valley Youth Music Centre.

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THE RISE OF MODERN GLEANING

THE RISE OF MODERN GLEANING

Glean (v.): Gather (ears of grain, etc.) after the harvest.I recently attended an inspiring symposium hosted ...

This ancient practice may be getting a rebrand, but it’s still about using our food resources wisely.

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WILD SPACES BELONG TO EVERYONE

WILD SPACES BELONG TO EVERYONE

Some of my dearest early memories involve water. My dad would tie a rope on my sister’s and my life jackets as we ...

Recreation in the great outdoors hasn’t always been an option for people of colour in Canada. Erica Keen reflects on her family's history and the importance of nature.

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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: NICK THORNTON

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: NICK THORNTON

As an adventure, wildlife, and sports photographer based in the Comox Valley, Nick chases the thrill of unique ...

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ELDER VALLEY: A WHOLE LOTTA LOVE

ELDER VALLEY: A WHOLE LOTTA LOVE

Mastering the art of love starts with yourself.   Every day, we hear and say, “I love ...

Reflections from an older resident.

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T’AAM LAAN, STEERSMAN OF THE CANOE

T’AAM LAAN, STEERSMAN OF THE CANOE

In 2008, novice paddleboarder Norm Hann hatched a plan to travel by stand-up paddleboard (SUP), with boat support, ...

A SUP adventurer’s trajectory through the mist.

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SAVING PLACE

SAVING PLACE

We’ve all done it. Bragged about how we used to go somewhere when it was still cool and undiscovered, before the ...

Managing gentrification to protect the communities we love.

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TRUE FACTS ABOUT FAKE BIRDS

TRUE FACTS ABOUT FAKE BIRDS

Deep in the heart of Utah Mormon country, in a place called Temple Square, sits an unusual statue known as the ...

They’re among our most plentiful bird species, but seagulls don’t actually exist.

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