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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.

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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FINDING YOUR SPARK

Blissful, haunting, enchanting, and tranquil are just words on this flat piece of paper in black and white. ...

For those in search of inspiration, Quadra Island’s Hollyhock provides a unique opportunity for learning and growth.

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HOME VIDEO

We’re familiar with boom and bust on the west coast, with the effect of a fluctuating economy challenging us all. ...

Balancing the give-and-take required to responsibly host the filmmaking process in our own backyard.

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THE STAY-AT-HOME DEFENCEMAN

In the small coastal towns of BC, long-time locals are often suspicious of newcomers. Yet when former professional ...

Born and raised on Vancouver Island, former NHL player Willie Mitchell embraces the captain role at Clayoquot Sound’s newest resort.

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BRIDGING THE GAP

American sociologist Matthew Desmond said that housing is absolutely essential to human flourishing. These days, ...

By offering direct assistance to those in need, The Dawn to Dawn Organization is addressing homelessness and affordable housing head on.

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A WILDERNESS RETREAT, REIMAGINED

High on the verdant slope of Forbidden Plateau rests a craftsman lodge overlooking the Salish Sea. Though the area ...

With a pair of new managers at the helm, a Comox Valley Lodge switches gears to service both locals and tourists.

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THE NATIVE SONS HALL

Long known as “the cultural heart of Courtenay,” the Native Sons Hall is the most historical and iconic building ...

The history of a storied and culturally significant building in the heart of our community.

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