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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).

ELDER VALLEY: PLAY FOR A PURPOSE
Reflections from an older Comox Valley resident
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LITTLE VALLEY: LIGHT AND HAPPY
Our young Comox Valley residents reflect on the home they're growing up in
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MS. MIXER REMINISCES
A KitchenAid's life of sweet delights
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PARSLEY PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
Don’t underestimate parsley. It’s the perfect wingman.
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AXÉ CAPOEIRA AND KUMUGWE DANCERS
Warrior spirit in the Bighouse
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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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CUMBERLAND CAMPGROUND’S NEW SLEEPING BARRELS
Cozy 16-foot sleeping barrels nestled in the forest overlooking Comox Lake
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THE FISH AND GAME CLUB
More than what’s in the name
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THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE
Celebrating 100 years of aviation
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DISCOVER THE HEALING POWER OF LABYRINTHS
Spiral into the centre
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EMBRACING FRIVOLITY
Designer's introduction to Vol. 38
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FEATURED POET: AMBITION
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: AMY SHAW

FEATURED ARTIST: MICHAEL PRATT

SEASONAL GOODS: SPRING
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AN UPDATE ON STORIES FROM VOLUME 2
A fresh perspective
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ELDER VALLEY: BOUQUETS OF HAPPINESS
Reflections from an older Comox Valley resident
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LITTLE VALLEY: A FLOWING RHYTHM
Our young Comox Valley residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in
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THE JOYS OF KEEPING BIRDS
… and some avian advice
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MAKING CUMBERLAND TRAILS MORE INCLUSIVE
Careful "edits" and a new Wey forward
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TRANSIENT ORCAS ARE THRIVING IN THE SALISH SEA
Bigg time
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THE ART AND CRAFT OF WOODTURNING
From wood to wow
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HOW COMMON BROOM BECAME ALL TOO COMMON ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
A golden killer
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A WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE HOME
Aging in place—and in style
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WESTCOAST TRIPLE PLANK
A fun weekend for a fishy cause
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WEST COAST EXPEDITIONS ON TLE:HOH
Building business and community on Spring Island
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THE FLAVOURFUL CHICORY FAMILY
There’s more to chicory than mesclun mixes
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EVERYONE CAN (AND SHOULD) MEDITATE
Yes, even you
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CVOX: COMOX VALLEY COMMUNITY RADIO
A local fountain of music, culture, and information
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REFLECTIONS OF A YARD CAR
Content to be still after years of motion and freedom
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HANDCRAFTING LINEN
From tiny flax seed to majestic fabric
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THE HERRING GOLD RUSH OF 1979
For BC’s fishers, it was the year of money
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BUILDING COMMUNITY WITH LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES
Take a book, leave a book
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OUR COMMUNITY RUNS ON HUMAN CREATIVITY
Creative Director's Introduction to Vol. 37
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OUTRIGGER CANOEING IN SAMOA
Racing, roots, and reconnections
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A PLAN FOR HOME-GROWN DOCTORS
A new program at NIC helps Island students pursue professions in health care.
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SEASONAL GOODS: WINTER
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WHEN THE BURNOUT IS REAL
What emergency service providers want you to know.
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LIVES OF LOGGERS AND FARMERS

TO CHOOSE THE TREES
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