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).
A RETURN TO LIFE
Monumental efforts help salmon return to the Tsolum River.
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FLOATING BELOW
The tragic end and beautiful rediscovery of the SS Capilano.
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FINDING BALANCE
One couple’s quest to fish sustainably and satisfy spot prawn-lovers.
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FOREST FLOW
The esoteric feeling at the heart of forest conservation.
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MAKING CONNECTIONS
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ABUELO’S CORN TORTILLAS
A local business grows by staying true to their origins.
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COMPLEX TERRAIN
Navigating art and nature in the heart of Vancouver Island.
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HERBALISM 101
How to use supplements to reclaim health in the winter months.
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DANCING IN THE DARK
Vancouver Island’s greatest discoveries may lie beneath the rainforest and mountains it is most known for.
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QUIETLY QUADRA
At once, this peaceful destination typifies “island life” while following a path of its own.
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LOVE IS A BURNING THING
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FUMBLING TOWARDS GRACE
A writer finds her groove while cross country skiing in Strathcona Park.
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SHOW OF PROGRESS
The stories told during the World Community Film Festival voice the passionate and varied work of present day activists and artists.
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FINDING FORBIDDEN
Separating truth from fiction in the Comox Valley’s backyard.
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TOFINO
Surf, storms, and serenity.
INSPIRED BY SOUND
Two of Cumberland’s citizens build a legacy of music from behind the stage.
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A BIG TENT WITH BIG INTENT
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BRIDGING HISTORY
The Trent River Trestle connects Cumberland and Royston with more than steel and timber.
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SEWING WILD
A man, his sewing machine, and a passion for new experiences come together in a Cumberland business.
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YOUTHFUL CYCLE
A Comox Valley adventure prodigy looks to the future without stressing about the present.
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FORAGING 101
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MATERIALIZING THE SOUL
Three Comox Valley jewellers carry on the tradition of hand made, wearable art while applying distinct creative visions.
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OSCAR’S STORY
How a single animal’s spirit led to the care of many others in need.
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KINDRED SPIRIT
Kindred Custom Snowboards
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THE HUMAN FACTOR
Making smart decisions in the backcountry.
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WHEN HERRING SPAWN
An ecological highlight of the Comox Valley winter arrives alongside these fascinating fish.
LITTLE VALLEY: SHOLEH KERRIGAN
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.
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OUT OF THE BLUE
An interview with Marla Limousin.
CHALLENGING MOTHER NATURE
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THE NEW BREWMOX VALLEY
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A TREASURE IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD
The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa.
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INSPIRATION IN A MOUNTAIN TOWN
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THE VERDANT VALLEY
A trio of greenhouse gardeners share their secrets for a bountiful backyard.
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LAKE OF DRAGONS
An accomplished paddler reveals how Comox Lake’s appeal extends well beyond summer.
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WHERE THE TRAIL BEGINS
The reverent, irreverent, and occasionally inappropriate stories behind Cumberland’s eclectic trail names.
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THE FIRE INSIDE
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CLEVER CROW
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BEER TASTING 101
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JOY DISTRICT
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REACHING OUT WITH ROBOTICS
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