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Abbotsford to host national character conference

Abbotsford to host national character conference

Local event, which runs Oct. 23-24, will feature three renowned keynote speakers.
Seagoing visitor from hell had Nanaimo residents intrigued

Seagoing visitor from hell had Nanaimo residents intrigued

It was, in the purplish prose of the Victoria Standard, “a most unparalleled instance of human cruelty on the high seas”.
Musings of a Magpie Mind: “Buddy, can you spare a dime?”

Musings of a Magpie Mind: “Buddy, can you spare a dime?”

(Bits and pieces of history, travel and trivia, collected over the years by Bill Greenwell)
Tuck in to a Tour de Rock fundraiser

Tuck in to a Tour de Rock fundraiser

The South Cowichan Rotary is partnering with the Cobble Hill Farmers Institute and MNP to host a Barn Burner Cops for Cancer dinner/dance
Mayor Ross Forrest talks changing attitudes

Mayor Ross Forrest talks changing attitudes

Water Hero Chronicles with Flo begins with a chat with Lake Cowichan Mayor Ross Forrest

Cowichan Valley Car Picnic offers cars, food and fun

The Cowichan Valley Car Picnic is more than just a car show.
Are traditional cemeteries, as we know them, dying?

Are traditional cemeteries, as we know them, dying?

Will we only be able to read “Here lies...” on headstones in our older cemeteries?
Adults can be pirates, too on Aug. 12 at Duncan White Spot

Adults can be pirates, too on Aug. 12 at Duncan White Spot

For the sixth consecutive year, a toonie from the sale of every Pirate Pak will be donated to Zajac Ranch for Children
On anniversary, remember Cowichan’s Gallipoli casualties

On anniversary, remember Cowichan’s Gallipoli casualties

When war was declared on Aug. 4, 1914, Duncan and Robin promptly answered the call of duty and embarked for passage to the UK
Gazetteer omits some of Alberni’s most colourful pioneers

Gazetteer omits some of Alberni’s most colourful pioneers

Next morning, upon investigation, they found his home had been blown to pieces, and all the outbuildings were burned to the ground.