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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).
TREE OF LIFE
The inherent pursuit of drawing can benefit anyone willing to see things anew.
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GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE
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
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
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
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
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
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.
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THE PEACOCK BEAN PARADOX
How a drive to be independent and self-sufficient unexpectedly led to community connection.
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THE TROUBLE WITH WOLVES
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
For those in search of inspiration, Quadra Island’s Hollyhock provides a unique opportunity for learning and growth.
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HOME VIDEO
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
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
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
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
The history of a storied and culturally significant building in the heart of our community.
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TUNING THE VIBRATIONS OF WELLNESS
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.
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STRAIGHT AND TO THE POINT
For a skilled bow and arrow craftsman, the pursuit of stump shooting provides a path toward engaged living and a deeper awareness of our place in the world.
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THE DIRTY AND THE DEDICATED
Cumberland braces for Dodge City X, the Village’s first off-road triathlon.
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CHOSEN ROADS
By four-stroke engine or clipless pedals, a Cumberland Rider finds power in two wheels, however they spin.
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LETTING IN THE LIGHT
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ANCHORED IN ICELAND
An experienced traveller connects the past, present, and future on a sail and ski adventure.
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A COMMUNITY EMERGES
Redefining the curriculum to create a better chance of success for Indigenous students.
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LITTLE VALLEY: INDI NEUFELD
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.
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EVERYDAY INDULGENCES
Favourites during the season of coziness and comfort food, certain chocolate and cheese varieties offer positive (and surprising) neurological effects.
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READY AND ABEL
Iconic and quirky, Mount Cain is more than a mere ski hill. It’s a cog set of individuals making turns for themselves, and for the better.
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ON A SWELL AND A PRAYER
In one year a local paddler goes from rookie to evangelist in the fastest man-powered boat on the water.
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POWER MOVE
A longtime admirer of hip hop dance gets out of the corner.
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KYE BAY MORNING
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SPOKEN LOCAL
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GOING PUBLIC
Collaborating towards a beautiful future through art initiatives in the Comox Valley.
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TOUGH LOVE
Four artists collectively known as the Wood Vibe Tribe are refreshing woodworking traditions and using the power of camaraderie to shape their own identities.
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THE SWEET SPOTS
Using Shinrin-yoku and the beauty of our surroundings to heal during times of transition.
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FIELD OF DREAMS
Turning the tides to de-industrialize the estuary in the heart of our community.
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HEROES, BIG AND SMALL
For over 30 years, YANA has been assisting Comox Valley families struggling to cope with their children’s medical emergencies. The organization, and the passion of its volunteers, is as strong as ever.
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THE SCIENCE OF SAFETY
The progression of a local Avalanche Centre.
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THE CONSTANT GARDENERS
A determined settler and a reflective musician find solace in a single piece of land, decades apart.
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THE FIRST SNOWFALL
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STONECROFT FARM
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COFFE AND COASTLINES IN PERU
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A CABIN BUILT FROM THE WOODS
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