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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).
Small Town, Big Music Scene
What you not know about the Sayward Valley Folk Music Society
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Haig-Brown Writer in Residence Program
A place of welcome and inspiration on the banks of Campbell River.
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Freedom, Flexibility, and Adventure
Enjoying the region in an unconventional way.
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Born Wild
Meet Matt Ravai, The Oudoorsman.
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Finding Connection, Nourishing Community
One family's renewed commitment to celebrating food, family, and friends.
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Braving The Storm
Surfing wind waves during winter is not for the light-hearted.
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Little River: Jonah E. Richter
Reflections from a younger resident
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Small But Mighty
Meet one of Campbell River's community builders.
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From Tater Tots to Full-Fledged Foodie
How an inedible childhood cultivated a Campbell River chef.
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A Very True Story
My grizzly bear attack and run of exceptionally good luck.
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Always A Rock in my Pocket
Transforming the way we look at simple, everyday objects.
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Featured Photographer: Moira Le Patourel
Featured Artist: Sonny Assu
It Began as a Dream
Helping people help others for over 30 years.
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An Aerial Perspective
Seeing the forest and the trees without leaving the ground.
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Exploring West
Thirty-five kilometer of trail, six friends, six backpacks, four days, three nights, and one impromptu adventure.
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If Dogs Could Talk
The Adventures of Cole and Archie.
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A Hiługwila for Mia
Ceremony, Heart, Tradition, and Family.
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Salmon, Fundraising, and Volunteering
How one night of celebration supports a community vision.
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Biking and Learning with Sprockids
Seeing health and connection to community in kids of all ages.
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It Just Tastes Better
A look at the growth of the Farm-to-Table movement in the Strathcona Region.
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THE CAMPBELL RIVER CRICKET CLUB
Global influence, local action
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Lost and Found
The history of the restoration of the Campbell River Estuary.
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Kusam Klimb, Sayward
Reach your peak
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LITTLE RIVER: RAEGAN COLLINS
Reflections from a younger resident
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Transforming Campus and Community
How North Island College's new bistro space has gone from vision to reality.
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Seed Sowing 101
Witnessing the wonder of nature in your own backyard.
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My Playground
A local's perspective of the place he calls home.
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CAMPBELL RIVER’S SPIRIT SQUARE
Where community gathers and spirit is celebrated
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Calling the Rains and the Salmon
The Petroglyphs of Quadra Island.
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Words on the Water
The year 2020 is the 19th year for an ever-changing community of readers, a celebration of words, and an inspiring weekend of connections.
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Featured Photographer: Eiko Jones
Featured Artist: Cathy Holfeld
Living with Less
How one woman’s quest to shop less ended up expanding her life.
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