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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.

How the humble bunny is taking over Vancouver Island

The number of rabbit characters in world cultures and pop culture shows the affection humans have for the furry ...

Here, there, and everywhere

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Exploring the gardens and grounds of Filberg Park

Nestled on the waterfront in the heart of Comox, Filberg Park is one of Vancouver Island’s most cherished green ...

Island Oasis

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Local teacher shares his appreciation for hospital care after BMX accident

At 55, Chris Lamont unexpectedly discovered a new passion—BMX racing. An elementary-school teacher, father of two, ...

Back on track

How Denman Islanders took connection into their own hands

The payphone outside the Denman Island General Store had been there for decades—a receptacle for gossip, pleas for ...

Hold the Line

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Seeking answers in seaweed

At a time when the ocean truly needs us, seaweed has found its place in the hearts and minds of many. A strange ...

A strange and intriguing organism calls for research

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A Pentlatch place

Stand at the viewpoint at the top of the Goose Spit stairs for long enough, and inevitably somebody will come ...

Profound history in the centre of Comox, written by the Valley’s first inhabitants

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Deep leadership at Croteau Lake

At Gathering Place Trading, a women-led organic spice and tea company based in Campbell River, we’re passionate ...

A wilderness retreat allows an entire company to connect as equals

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Three bags full

On a late October day, a small crew of volunteers from Vancouver Island Fibreshed (VIF) converged on Willow Row ...

Friends don’t let friends’ fleeces go to waste.

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Levels of history

Welcome to our winter 2025 issue. Our theme is Dig, and as always, when I was assigning stories, I invited the ...

An Introduction to Vol. 44

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Quinny’s Quest and the Campbellton Loop

It’s easy to judge from the sidelines, to point out what’s not working or why something is taking so long. But ...

A journey of connection

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THE VIETNAM WAR

War resisters: Stories of courage and compassion

Words by

Joline Martin

HOOKED ON THE SONORA LIFE

How one summer job became a lifelong vocation

Words by

Kaitlin Ross

Photos by

Marc Bächtold

PICKLEBALL: MORE THAN A GAME

For its many enthusiasts, plckleball is a way of life

Words by

Glenna Hazeldine

Photo by

Karley Bracey

Featured Photographer: Tom Powell

COLLABORATIVE MICRO-FARMING

Growing food and community, one yard at a time

Words by

Claire Gilmore

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

CUMBERLAND ADULT SOCIAL CLUB

Cumberland seniors make new connections—and some even find love

Words by

Ryan Parton

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

AN UPDATE ON STORIES FROM VOLUME 3

See them again

Words by

Zoë Cooper

Illustrations by

Alex Maertz

AN ISLAND-TO-ISLAND SWIM BECOMES A TRADITION

Taking the plunge

Words by

Laura Busheikin

Illustration by

Roz MacLean

COMOX VALLEY HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION

Working together in support of local seniors

Photo by

Karen McKinnon

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN THE COMOX VALLEY

Alive with pride

Words by

Jen Groundwater

Photos by

Sara Kempner

SUSTAINING A 60-YEAR COMMERCIAL FISHING TRADITION

A fishy family affair

Words by

Ryan Stuart

Illustrations by

Lauren Spinner

ELDER VALLEY: PLAY FOR A PURPOSE

Reflections from an older Comox Valley resident

Words by

Doris Weislein

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

LITTLE VALLEY: LIGHT AND HAPPY

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

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

Words by

Kozma-Rose Kelly

MS. MIXER REMINISCES

A KitchenAid's life of sweet delights

Words by

Susan Wyatt

Photo by

Danika McDowell

PARSLEY PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS

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

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James McKerricher

Photo by

Zoë Cooper

AXÉ CAPOEIRA AND KUMUGWE DANCERS

Warrior spirit in the Bighouse

Words & photos by

Sara Kempner

THE RISK OF FIRE TO THE COMOX LAKE WATERSHED

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

Words by

Meaghan Cursons

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

VANCOUVER ISLAND FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL

More than a culinary delight

Words by

Bill Lee

Photos by

Nycky-Jay Vanjecek

CUMBERLAND CAMPGROUND’S NEW SLEEPING BARRELS

Cozy 16-foot sleeping barrels nestled in the forest overlooking Comox Lake

Words by

Zoë Cooper

James McKerricher

THE FISH AND GAME CLUB

More than what’s in the name

Words by

Dave Flawse

Photos by

Luke Phillips

THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE

Celebrating 100 years of aviation

Words by

Tyko Adams

STEWARDING SHOAL BAY

Historic harbour to peaceful retreat

Words by

Mark MacDonald

Photo by

Alison Dawn

THE RISE OF HOLISTIC HEALTH SERVICES

What defines a healthy community?

Words by

Nicole Berns

Illustrations by

Trish LaFrance

DISCOVER THE HEALING POWER OF LABYRINTHS

Spiral into the centre

Words by

Marie Maccagno

Photos by

Colin Pendziwol

EMBRACING FRIVOLITY

Designer's introduction to Vol. 38

Words by

Zoë Cooper

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

FEATURED POET: AMBITION

Words by

Erin Poettcker

Photo by

Ron Pogue

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Shayla Attfield

SEASONAL GOODS: SPRING

Photo by

Shelby Reid

AN UPDATE ON STORIES FROM VOLUME 2

A fresh perspective

Words by

Zoë Cooper

Illustrations by

Alex Maertz

LITTLE RIVER: RAVEN BONK

Reflections from a younger resident

Words by

Raven Bonk

Photo by

Jodie Gallant

BEYOND THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE SAYWARD REGION

Sayward finds its rhythm

Words by

Mary Ruth Snyder

Photos by

Shayla Attfield

ELDER VALLEY: BOUQUETS OF HAPPINESS

Reflections from an older Comox Valley resident

Words by

Chris Semenick

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

Planting the seeds of food security

Photos by

Shelby Reid

LITTLE VALLEY: A FLOWING RHYTHM

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

Words by

Odus Atkinson

Photos by

Jennifer Armstrong

THE JOYS OF KEEPING BIRDS

… and some avian advice

Words by

Nat Raedwulf Pogue

Photos by

Ron Pogue

HOMALCO NATION’S NEW TRANSPORTATION COMPANY

Shooting the breeze with Qaya Way West

Words by

Lynsey Burke

Photos by

Michael Hack

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