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Thank you to those who visited us at Winterfaire last weekend and entered into our draw! Congratulations to Susan Murray, the winner of a canvas print from ROAM Visuals. Shown here are just some of the images available from our photo library, a growing selection of local scenes from local photographers: roamvisuals.ca

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It's day two of the Christmas Bucket List Market at @40knotswinery Give the gift of experiences and memories from 25+ local vendors like @jenndykstraphoto, @mountwashington, @smithlakefarm, @wildplaynanaimo, @wildwaterways_adventures, @thelostfaucet, @gravitymtb.ca, @hornelakecaves, @homalcotours, and @lupineartstudio. Free admission, 1-7pm today and tomorrow (Nov. 23 and 24), with over $4k in door prizes up for grabs!

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"Conversation between us on Saturday morning was less than buoyant. The legs were heavy, the day was shaping up to be one of the hottest of the year, and doubts about making it to our planned destination of Kissinger Lake (about halfway between Port Alberni and Lake Cowichan) were setting in."

Words and photo 1 by @davenowak
Photo 2 by Gary Egli

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Find us at Cumberland's Winterfaire today and tomorrow, 10am – 4:30pm, and learn more about all of our projects and offerings. Apart from our quarterly mag, we also run a full-service design studio @roammediainc, and an artist collective @roamstorestudio. We also recently created ROAM Visuals (link in bio), an online library of high-quality images by local photographers showcasing local content, which can be printed in a variety of sizes on paper, canvas, metal, or wood. Get a promo code from us this weekend for 10% off, and enter into our draw prize for a 16 x 20 canvas print.

We'll also be selling CV Collective magazine subscriptions. Every subscription supports the development of unique content for the magazine and is used to invest in community projects that reflect the heart of the Collective. 50% of every subscription is directed to a “Collective Fund,” which supports grassroots community projects. Buy for yourself or as a gift!

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Comox Pentecostal Church

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December 3, 2022 1:30 pm

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31 ELDER VALLEY: RETIREMENT REDEFINED

Photo by John Bonner

Opening up, embracing new ideas, and making time for wonder. I spent most of my...

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Denman Island

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December 3, 2022 10:00 am

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The Waverley Hotel

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December 2, 2022 9:00 pm

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31 FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN

Words & Photos by Kyle Hansen

Spend a Monday night at the LINC. What an ugly night. It’s dark, pouring rain,...

31 LITTLE VALLEY: DAKOTA BLOMGREN

Reflections from a younger resident. Hi, my name is Dakota Blomgren. I was born...

31 WHALE BREATH AND ANGEL WINGS

Photos by Luke Phillips

The forces behind the tides aren’t as simple as you think. You don’t need to...

31 ALTERED LANDSCAPES

Photos by Scott Bell

Restoring and reconnecting land and water includes understanding our history. My...

31 WERE IT NOT FOR THE BIKE

Gallery photo by Gary Egli

Three days, two cyclists, and one island-sized mission. This past January, I...

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.

This free magazine is created with quality and care to deliver a collectible reference for long term enjoyment that will leave a lasting impression. The CV Collective is driven by the collaborative efforts of local writers, photographers, artists & community partners to help describe local discoveries, immerse readers in near by adventures and to provide both residents and visitors with a map of inspiration to create, play and explore the treasures in the heart of Vancouver Island.

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ELDER VALLEY: RETIREMENT REDEFINED

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FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN

Words & Photos by Kyle Hansen

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LITTLE VALLEY: DAKOTA BLOMGREN

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WHALE BREATH AND ANGEL WINGS

Words by Ryan Stuart

Photos by Luke Phillips

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ALTERED LANDSCAPES

Words by Meaghan Cursons

Photos by Scott Bell

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WERE IT NOT FOR THE BIKE

Words by Dave Nowak

Featured photo by Dave Nowak

Gallery photo by Gary Egli

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