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Drivesmart: Parking lots are hazardous places for cars

I had a bit of a scare the other day when I tried to back out of a space in a busy parking lot.
Master of illusion promises escapes, magic at Cowichan Performing Arts Centre

Master of illusion promises escapes, magic at Cowichan Performing Arts Centre

It’ll be An Evening of Wonders as Vitaly Beckman, a master of illusion, comes to the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre on Friday, Nov. 25
T.W. Paterson: More history straight from today’s news

T.W. Paterson: More history straight from today’s news

The fate of the former police craft and fisheries vessel Laurier II remains unclear.
Trumpeter Swan Conference in Duncan next week

Trumpeter Swan Conference in Duncan next week

The North American Trumpeter Swan Society’s 24th Annual Conference will be held in Duncan Nov. 16 to 18.
Son’s care inspires Mill Bay artist to donate jewelry for auction

Son’s care inspires Mill Bay artist to donate jewelry for auction

A First Nations artist who lives in Mill Bay is offering special artwork for auction as a payback
Deadline coming for Duncan Christmas tree forest

Deadline coming for Duncan Christmas tree forest

It’s time to think about lighting up downtown Duncan for Christmas and what better way than sponsoring a Christmas tree in City Square?
Have a burger and beer and learn about Koksilah watershed

Have a burger and beer and learn about Koksilah watershed

In the late 1980s, Louie Van Beers and Don Hughes from Cobble Hill and Mill Bay were working as fallers
Remembrance Day: Navy’s gallant ship Nabob wouldn’t sink

Remembrance Day: Navy’s gallant ship Nabob wouldn’t sink

“We have a good chance of saving the ship and we are going to have a ruddy good try.”—Capt. Lay.

Remembrance Day: August 1945 brought good news and bad

Arrested by the SS, F/Lt. Rey was put on bread and water for 30 days; his Austrian friend was shot.
Remembrance Day: After 70 years ‘band of brothers’ last meet

Remembrance Day: After 70 years ‘band of brothers’ last meet

Last month, CFB Esquimalt bore witness to a moment in history as the final reunion of HMCS Uganda/Quebec Veterans’ Association took place.