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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.

INTO THE GREAT WHITE OPEN

Antarctica is the coldest, driest, and windiest of earth’s continents. Though it’s a region of extremes, it’s much ...

For the intrepid traveller, Antarctica offers remote beauty and wilderness on a startling scale.

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TREE OF LIFE

Every second week, a group of adults varying in age and background meets at the beautiful Abbey Studio, a ...

The inherent pursuit of drawing can benefit anyone willing to see things anew.

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GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE

Eric Greene’s mornings are different from most people’s. The New York city-based 36 year-old wakes before dawn, ...

From snowboard pro to media master, Comox-raised Eric Greene continues to forge his own way in New York City.

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BAR CART BOUNTY

For many, spring means decadent chocolate Easter eggs and sunny daffodils. For others it’s the first taste of our ...

From humble Roman origins, the refreshing shrub is making a comeback in the craft cocktail scene.

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SPIN IT TO WIN IT

When the days grow short and the nights grow long, the foggy village of Cumberland starts to slow down. But in a ...

A trio of world-class athletes steps up to provide off-season training for young riders.

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DEATH OF A WORKER’S FRIEND

Near the end of July 1918, the blackberries were just starting to ripen, a welcome development for the hungry ...

From the UK to Nova Scotia to his final resting place in the heart of Cumberland, Ginger Goodwin’s life represents a voice for workers the world over.

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GRAVITATIONAL PULL

Though the Comox Valley leaves little to be desired for the Island’s mountain biking community, our excitement ...

Straight across the Strait, a manicured bike park and cycle-forward community provides a draw for amateur and experienced riders alike.

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LITTLE VALLEY: TAYLOR GRINDE

At 11 years old and growing up in the Comox Valley, I am lucky to be exposed to a lot of culture and experiences. ...

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

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THE PEACOCK BEAN PARADOX

Both of my parents emigrated from Europe to Canada soon after WW2. People of the Netherlands, like other ...

How a drive to be independent and self-sufficient unexpectedly led to community connection.

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THE TROUBLE WITH WOLVES

A herd of Roosevelt Elk browses willows in a bog near the Mount Cain turnoff. Nearby, a pack of wolves lie hunched ...

In an attempt to protect ungulate species, BC is faced with a difficult dilemma. Is culling their predators an ethical response—and a scientifically sound solution?

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