Volume 30 Archives - The Collective Magazines

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ALL IN THE SAME BOAT

Connected by water—reflections after an afternoon on Comox Lake.

Words by

Jim Whyte

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

CHEERS TO THE LAZO BARREL COLLECTIVE

Three self-proclaimed beer geeks are crafting unique, tasty brews.

Words & Photos by

Sara Kempner

BRANCHING OUT

As a planner, Pieter Rutgers helped shape Vancouver’s parks. Now in semi-retirement, he shapes wood into beautiful furniture.

Words by

Mike B.

Photo by

Sara Kempner

GET THEE TO A GALLERY

Each of these galleries features a wide selection of locally made artwork at a variety of price points. You’ll find no pressure to buy, just creativity and brilliance aplenty to admire, and a warm welcome from people who love to talk about art.

LITTLE VALLEY: DARRAGH TORMEY

Reflections from a younger resident.

Photo by

Sara Kempner

CREATING A CANOE

K’ómoks First Nation members combine ancient methods and modern tools to bring a new vessel to life.

Words by

K’ómoks First Nation

SUPER TROUPERS

After five decades and counting, the show goes on for the Comox Valley Youth Music Centre.

Words by

Christine Baxter

Photos courtesy of

comox valley youth music centre

THE RISE OF MODERN GLEANING

This ancient practice may be getting a rebrand, but it’s still about using our food resources wisely.

Words by

James McKerricher

Photos by

Meredith Rose

WILD SPACES BELONG TO EVERYONE

Recreation in the great outdoors hasn’t always been an option for people of colour in Canada. Erica Keen reflects on her family's history and the importance of nature.

Words & featured photo by
Erica Keen

FEATURED ARTIST: MARIANNE ENHÖRNING

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: NICK THORNTON

Photo By

Nick Thornton

ELDER VALLEY: A WHOLE LOTTA LOVE

Reflections from an older resident.

Words by

Bette Kosmolak

Photo by

Jenn Dykstra

T’AAM LAAN, STEERSMAN OF THE CANOE

A SUP adventurer’s trajectory through the mist.

Words by

Ryan Stuart

Photos by

Bruce Kirkby

SAVING PLACE

Managing gentrification to protect the communities we love.

Words by

Cleo Corbett

Photos by

Luc Antaya

TRUE FACTS ABOUT FAKE BIRDS

They’re among our most plentiful bird species, but seagulls don’t actually exist.

Words by

Neil Borecky

Photo by

Nick Thornton

A COMMUNITY’S HEART IS IN ITS FORESTS

The importance of knowing what you’ve got—before it’s gone.

Words & Photo by

Jennifer Jellett

FRIENDS OF FELINES

The Kitty Cat P.A.L. Society cares for the Comox Valley’s under-loved cats.

Words by

Mac Newton

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

A PASSION FOR CLAY

After thirty years, The Potters Place Gallery continues to flourish.

Words by

Maeva Collins

Photos courtesy of

The Potters Place

DENMAN ISLAND READERS AND WRITERS FESTIVAL IS BACK

Authors and book lovers rejoice at the return of the big literary festival on a small island.

Words by

Howard Macdonald Stewart

Photos Courtesy of

Denman Island Readers and Writers Festival

SHARING THE LAND

We can’t fix the past for our forests and watersheds, but we have to get the future right.

Words by

Andrew Findlay

Photos by

Luke Phillips

FROM CLEARCUTS TO COMMUNITIES

The Valley’s community halls have stories to tell.

Words by

Jen Groundwater

THE POWER OF GROWING THINGS

Ode to a Comox yarden (yes, that’s yard + garden).

Words by

Tyler Johns

Photos by

Meredith Rose

THE NOSE KNOWS

Raising a Search and Rescue dog.

Words by

Janna Rist

Photos by

Bill McLane

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW

Words by

Jen Groundwater

Photo by

Jennifer Brazil

ALL IN THE SAME BOAT

Connected by water—reflections after an afternoon on Comox Lake.

CHEERS TO THE LAZO BARREL COLLECTIVE

Three self-proclaimed beer geeks are crafting unique, tasty brews.

BRANCHING OUT

As a planner, Pieter Rutgers helped shape Vancouver’s parks. Now in semi-retirement, he shapes wood into beautiful furniture.

GET THEE TO A GALLERY

Each of these galleries features a wide selection of locally made artwork at a variety of price points. You’ll find no pressure to buy, just creativity and brilliance aplenty to admire, and a warm welcome from people who love to talk about art.

LITTLE VALLEY: DARRAGH TORMEY

Reflections from a younger resident.

CREATING A CANOE

K’ómoks First Nation members combine ancient methods and modern tools to bring a new vessel to life.

SUPER TROUPERS

After five decades and counting, the show goes on for the Comox Valley Youth Music Centre.

THE RISE OF MODERN GLEANING

This ancient practice may be getting a rebrand, but it’s still about using our food resources wisely.

WILD SPACES BELONG TO EVERYONE

Recreation in the great outdoors hasn’t always been an option for people of colour in Canada. Erica Keen reflects on her family's history and the importance of nature.

Words & featured photo byErica Keen

FEATURED ARTIST: MARIANNE ENHÖRNING

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: NICK THORNTON

ELDER VALLEY: A WHOLE LOTTA LOVE

Reflections from an older resident.

T’AAM LAAN, STEERSMAN OF THE CANOE

A SUP adventurer’s trajectory through the mist.

SAVING PLACE

Managing gentrification to protect the communities we love.

TRUE FACTS ABOUT FAKE BIRDS

They’re among our most plentiful bird species, but seagulls don’t actually exist.

A COMMUNITY’S HEART IS IN ITS FORESTS

The importance of knowing what you’ve got—before it’s gone.

FRIENDS OF FELINES

The Kitty Cat P.A.L. Society cares for the Comox Valley’s under-loved cats.

A PASSION FOR CLAY

After thirty years, The Potters Place Gallery continues to flourish.

DENMAN ISLAND READERS AND WRITERS FESTIVAL IS BACK

Authors and book lovers rejoice at the return of the big literary festival on a small island.

SHARING THE LAND

We can’t fix the past for our forests and watersheds, but we have to get the future right.

FROM CLEARCUTS TO COMMUNITIES

The Valley’s community halls have stories to tell.

THE POWER OF GROWING THINGS

Ode to a Comox yarden (yes, that’s yard + garden).

THE NOSE KNOWS

Raising a Search and Rescue dog.

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW

Words & featured photo by
Erica Keen