PUTTING THE SUN TO WORK
Words by John Gower
Photos by Luke Phillips
Vancouver Island’s first Passive House Plus is healthful, comfortable, beautiful—and costs...
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FORGED IN TOUGH TIMES
Opening Introduction by Jen Groundwater
Photo by Kyle Hansen
When I wrote the last Editor’s Letter, things were still reasonably normal in the Comox Valley....
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NATION OF STAIRS
Words by Finn Manktelow
Photos by Kip Manktelow
Dogs, donkeys, and other delights of trekking in Nepal.
My quads burned. I...
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EASY, BREEZY E-BIKES
Words & Photo by Dave Prothero
Rad new rides give biking a boost.
How many times have you thought about how...
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THE EGG EQUATION
Words by Bevin Clempson
Photo by Jennifer Brazil
Not all eggs are created equal—here’s some straight-up clucking about which ones are...
"This was the 1970s . . . a time when large grocery stores were sad and barren places." Edible Island Whole Foods… https://t.co/PCQF4zTwii
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VERACITY OF THE VESPIDS
Words by Neil Borecky
Photo by Curtis Parker
Wasps are a family of insects truly to be loathed. Or are they?
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The CV Collective is a lifestyle magazine showcasing the uniquely diverse and eclectic beauty of the Comox Valley in the heart of Vancouver Island. Covering arts, culture, sport and recreation the CV Collective is a locally minded publication with an island outlook celebrating the best our region has to offer.
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