Explore The Comox Valley Collective Magazines
The Comox Valley Collective is our inaugural magazine and is created and published by ROAM Media Inc. Launched in the winter of 2014, it is a quarterly publication focused on the Comox Valley region that releases on every solstice and equinox (mid March, June, September, and December).
![Explore the Comox Valley Collective AXÉ CAPOEIRA AND KUMUGWE DANCERS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_Capoeira_Header-1024x512.webp)
AXÉ CAPOEIRA AND KUMUGWE DANCERS
Warrior spirit in the Bighouse
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective THE RISK OF FIRE TO THE COMOX LAKE WATERSHED](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_Fire_Header-1024x512.webp)
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.
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective CUMBERLAND CAMPGROUND’S NEW SLEEPING BARRELS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_SleepingBarrels_Header.webp)
CUMBERLAND CAMPGROUND’S NEW SLEEPING BARRELS
Cozy 16-foot sleeping barrels nestled in the forest overlooking Comox Lake
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective THE FISH AND GAME CLUB](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_FishGame-1024x512.webp)
THE FISH AND GAME CLUB
More than what’s in the name
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_RCAF_Header-1024x512.webp)
THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE
Celebrating 100 years of aviation
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective DISCOVER THE HEALING POWER OF LABYRINTHS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_Labyrinths_Header.webp)
DISCOVER THE HEALING POWER OF LABYRINTHS
Spiral into the centre
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective EMBRACING FRIVOLITY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CVC_Vol38_Intro_EmbracingFrivolity6-1024x512.webp)
EMBRACING FRIVOLITY
Designer's introduction to Vol. 38
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective FEATURED POET: AMBITION](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVC_Vol37_Poetry.webp)
FEATURED POET: AMBITION
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: AMY SHAW](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVC_Vol37_Photographer_Header.webp)
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: AMY SHAW
![Explore the Comox Valley Collective FEATURED ARTIST: MICHAEL PRATT](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVC_Vol37_Artist_Header.webp)
FEATURED ARTIST: MICHAEL PRATT
![Explore the Comox Valley Collective SEASONAL GOODS: SPRING](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVC_Vol37_ROAM_Goods-1.webp)
SEASONAL GOODS: SPRING
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective AN UPDATE ON STORIES FROM VOLUME 2](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVC_Vol37_FreshPerspective_Header.webp)
AN UPDATE ON STORIES FROM VOLUME 2
A fresh perspective
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective ELDER VALLEY: BOUQUETS OF HAPPINESS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVC_Vol37_ElderValley_Header.webp)
ELDER VALLEY: BOUQUETS OF HAPPINESS
Reflections from an older resident
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective LITTLE VALLEY: ODUS ATKINSON](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVC_Vol37_LittleValley_Header.webp)
LITTLE VALLEY: ODUS ATKINSON
Our young Comox Valley residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective THE JOYS OF KEEPING BIRDS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Birds_Header.webp)
THE JOYS OF KEEPING BIRDS
… and some avian advice
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective MAKING CUMBERLAND TRAILS MORE INCLUSIVE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Gene_Header.webp)
MAKING CUMBERLAND TRAILS MORE INCLUSIVE
Careful "edits" and a new Wey forward
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective TRANSIENT ORCAS ARE THRIVING IN THE SALISH SEA](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVC_Vol37_Orcas_Header.webp)
TRANSIENT ORCAS ARE THRIVING IN THE SALISH SEA
Bigg time
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective THE ART AND CRAFT OF WOODTURNING](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Wood_Header.webp)
THE ART AND CRAFT OF WOODTURNING
From wood to wow
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective HOW COMMON BROOM BECAME ALL TOO COMMON ON VANCOUVER ISLAND](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CVC_Vol37_Broom_Header.webp)
HOW COMMON BROOM BECAME ALL TOO COMMON ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
A golden killer
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective A WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE HOME](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Accessibility_Header.webp)
A WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE HOME
Aging in place—and in style
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective WESTCOAST TRIPLE PLANK](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_SoakedStoked_Header.webp)
WESTCOAST TRIPLE PLANK
A fun weekend for a fishy cause
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective WEST COAST EXPEDITIONS ON TLE:HOH](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_WCE_Header.webp)
WEST COAST EXPEDITIONS ON TLE:HOH
Building business and community on Spring Island
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective THE FLAVOURFUL CHICORY FAMILY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Chicory_Header.webp)
THE FLAVOURFUL CHICORY FAMILY
There’s more to chicory than mesclun mixes
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective EVERYONE CAN (AND SHOULD) MEDITATE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Meditation_Header3.webp)
EVERYONE CAN (AND SHOULD) MEDITATE
Yes, even you
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective CVOX: COMOX VALLEY COMMUNITY RADIO](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Radio_Header.webp)
CVOX: COMOX VALLEY COMMUNITY RADIO
A local fountain of music, culture, and information
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective REFLECTIONS OF A YARD CAR](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Cars_Header.webp)
REFLECTIONS OF A YARD CAR
Content to be still after years of motion and freedom
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective HANDCRAFTING LINEN](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Linen_Header.webp)
HANDCRAFTING LINEN
From tiny flax seed to majestic fabric
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective THE HERRING GOLD RUSH OF 1979](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CVC_Vol37_Herring_Header.webp)
THE HERRING GOLD RUSH OF 1979
For BC’s fishers, it was the year of money
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective BUILDING COMMUNITY WITH LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CVC_Vol37_Library_Header.webp)
BUILDING COMMUNITY WITH LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES
Take a book, leave a book
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective OUR COMMUNITY RUNS ON HUMAN CREATIVITY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CVC_Vol37_Intro_Header.webp)
OUR COMMUNITY RUNS ON HUMAN CREATIVITY
Creative Director's Introduction to Vol. 37
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective OUTRIGGER CANOEING IN SAMOA](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CVC_Vol36_Samoa_Header.webp)
OUTRIGGER CANOEING IN SAMOA
Racing, roots, and reconnections
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective A PLAN FOR HOME-GROWN DOCTORS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CVC_Vol34_20-NIC.jpg)
A PLAN FOR HOME-GROWN DOCTORS
A new program at NIC helps Island students pursue professions in health care.
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective SEASONAL GOODS: WINTER](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_ROAMGoods_Header.jpg)
SEASONAL GOODS: WINTER
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective WHEN THE BURNOUT IS REAL](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Burnout_Header.jpg)
WHEN THE BURNOUT IS REAL
What emergency service providers want you to know.
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective LIVES OF LOGGERS AND FARMERS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Books_Header.jpg)
LIVES OF LOGGERS AND FARMERS
![Explore the Comox Valley Collective TO CHOOSE THE TREES](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Poetry_Header.jpg)
TO CHOOSE THE TREES
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective A LONG AND WINDING ROAD](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_StrathconaParkway_Header2.jpg)
A LONG AND WINDING ROAD
What it takes to keep the Strathcona Parkway open.
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective ELDER VALLEY: RADICAL TRANSFORMATION](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_ElderValley_Header.jpg)
ELDER VALLEY: RADICAL TRANSFORMATION
Future generations need us to take action now.
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective LITTLE VALLEY: ABBY HUTTON-JAY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_LittleValley_Header.jpg)
LITTLE VALLEY: ABBY HUTTON-JAY
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in
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![Explore the Comox Valley Collective FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: KALI WEXLER](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CVC_Vol36_Photography_Header.jpg)