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The Strathcona Collective is a partnership between Boleyn Media and ROAM Media Inc. Launched in the Spring of 2020, the Strathcona Collective focuses on the Strathcona region and is a biannual publication that releases on every equinox (mid March and September).
THE MANY COLOURS OF BUTE INLET
A magnificent fjord
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MICHAEL HACK
Elder River: Life after 70
Reflections from an older Strathcona Region resident
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LITTLE RIVER: ANNA ENGLAND
Reflections from a younger resident
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FEATURED ARTIST: BRITTANY WEST
GOLD RIVER AND ELK RIVER COFFEE CO.
A tale of two rivers
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SHELTER POINT’S LOCALE-INFUSED WHISKIES
Salt, sun, and soil
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CLEANING OUR COASTLINES
The life cycle of our marine debris: from flotsam to recycled and beyond
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FUNGI’S POTENTIAL ON OUR REMOTE COASTLINE
A mysterious world of wonders
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WILD CORTES
The origins of a special exhibit
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THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND MYSTICAL TAILS
Bridging souls
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GARRET T. WILLIE
Having a hell of a good time on stage
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RESTORING CRITICAL EELGRASS HABITAT
Collaboration and conservation in the Campbell River estuary
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THE TIMELESS APPEAL OF TINTYPE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
A memory set in metal
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WINTER AT THE THELWOOD-MYRA DIVIDE
Recalling a wild adventure that gave Whiteout Dome its name
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HAPPIER, MORE PURPOSEFUL HUMANS
Editor's introduction to Vol. 10
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VANCOUVER ISLAND FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
More than a culinary delight
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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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STEWARDING SHOAL BAY
Historic harbour to peaceful retreat
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THE RISE OF HOLISTIC HEALTH SERVICES
What defines a healthy community?
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ELDER RIVER: ADVOCATING FOR CARE
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LITTLE RIVER: RAVEN BONK
Reflections from a younger resident
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BEYOND THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE SAYWARD REGION
Sayward finds its rhythm
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: COLIN PENDZIWOL
FEATURED ARTIST: LEE GASS
CAMPBELL RIVER FOOD BANK’S DREAM FOR THE FUTURE
Planting the seeds of food security
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HOMALCO NATION’S NEW TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
Shooting the breeze with Qaya Way West
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MEET THE ARTISTS AT THE QUADRA ISLAND STUDIO TOUR
The HeART of Quadra
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CREATING A SANCTUARY FOR CORKY THE ORCA
Double Bay Sanctuary
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THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS
Finding healing and nourishment in the garden
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NATURAL COLLECTION STANDS
Handcrafted furniture for your musical instruments
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NAWALAKW HEALING CENTER
A reawakening of the kwak'wala language
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THE COCO RUN: A CANCER FUNDRAISER
Fighting Cancer one step at a time
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CAREMONGERING IN CAMPBELL RIVER
Paying it forward
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AT HOME WITH RODERICK HAIG-BROWN
Larger Than Life
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GETTING TO KNOW THE AWAKENEERS
For the love of music
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HA̱’ME’ RESTAURANT REOPENS AT KWA’LILAS HOTEL
Food security and a celebration of culture
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THE STRATHCONA REGION IS GUIDED BY PASSION AND PURPOSE
Editor's introduction to Vol. 9
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Centre Stage
The appeal of taking part in community theatre.
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Sticking To My (Traveller’s) Word
Seven continents in 40 years.
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