CV Collective Mag

Comox Valley based lifestyle magazine showcasing art, culture, sport, adventure and talent in our incredible community. #CVCollective

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"This was the 1970s . . . a time when large grocery stores were sad and barren places."

Edible Island Whole Foods Market and the evolution of alternative eating in the Comox Valley.

Words by Mike Redican

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"Zero-waste is both a philosophy and a lifestyle focused on eliminating waste completely. 'Zero-wasters' fight back against consumer culture by buying less and re-using more of everything."

Words by Tanis Gower

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"The book exudes the magic of summer on the coast—salty, a little sunburned, blackberry-stained fingers, barnacle-scraped shins."

Words by Nora Bingham

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Digging deep for the superpowers of root vegetables.
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A celebration of community and collaboration over a five-course beer-pairing dinner.

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Think you’ve lived in the Comox Valley a long time? These women run a farm that’s been in the family since John A. Macdonald was prime minister.

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Turns out there is such a thing as a free lunch. Five days a week, the Sonshine Lunch Club in Courtenay provides a nutritious meal and a gathering place for people who need a little help.

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"For most people in the Valley, when climate change comes up in conversation, our minds immediately go to the iconic Comox Glacier... But the real dilemma may not be about the rapid loss of ice."

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L’Arche Comox Valley creates a safe space for people with and without developmental disabilities to celebrate life together, elevating our community with the value that “human frailty is a bond of solidarity.”

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"One of the best ways to appreciate the true cost of a well-constructed garment is to sew one yourself—it’s difficult to spend four dollars on a t-shirt after having spent six hours making one."

Words by Nicole Bertram

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"This is the time of year when many cultures believe the veils are thinnest between the world of people and the world of spirits. It’s a time when myths and legends loom large in the imagination."

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What Moves Us ~ The rivers of the Comox Valley have the power to carry us home. https://t.co/uTxO7JxOL2 #CVCollective #ComoxValley @mikeberard

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Universal Local ~ Dancer and teacher Cathy Stoyko’s many cultural contributions include a multi-purpose space in Cumberland dedicated to inclusivity and creative freedom. #CVCollective #CumberlandBC #ComoxValley https://t.co/eDXmzvwefH

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Universal Local ~ Dancer and teacher Cathy Stoyko’s many cultural contributions include a multi-purpose space in Cumberland dedicated to inclusivity and creative freedom. #CVCollective #CumberlandBC #ComoxValley https://t.co/eDXmzvwefH

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Join Our team! LUSH is seeking a detail oriented, organized individual passionate about food systems to join our team as the Communications & Healthy Foods Program Manager!

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Posting Closes: Feb 5th, 2019

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Shinrin-yoku, sometimes known as “forest bathing,” is simply the act of being mindful and present in the forest while repeatedly walking and stopping. #ComoxValley #CVCollective https://t.co/zY8B14Se3Y

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A Place Upstream: The rivers of the #ComoxValley are made in the winter. All season long, drop by drop, the rain falls and they swell and boom around us. They are most alive in the coldest months. #CVCollective https://t.co/nNK5gcFZv5

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Nominations are open for the 2019 #ComoxValley Local Hero Awards.

Visit https://t.co/HYW6Ki6YIf to nominate an individual who has made a difference in our community.

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Shinrin-yoku, sometimes known as “forest bathing,” is simply the act of being mindful and present in the forest while repeatedly walking and stopping. #ComoxValley #CVCollective https://t.co/zY8B14Se3Y

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Beautiful sunset and super moon over the valley