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Vancouver Island mining: when ‘safety’ was a dirty word

Vancouver Island mining: when ‘safety’ was a dirty word

So notorious were Island coal mines for their fatalities that we might be forgiven for thinking that “mining safety” was an oxymoron.
Author, activist Nellie McClung: is she banknote worthy?

Author, activist Nellie McClung: is she banknote worthy?

“Refugees have enriched many countries. They would enrich us.”— Nellie McClung.

Nominate a Cowichan Leader of Tomorrow

Nominations are now open for the Leaders of Tomorrow Awards.
Neighbours band together for refugees

Neighbours band together for refugees

The Cowichan Valley is coming together to provide a home for Syrian refugees.
St. Patrick’s Day meal a chance to go green

St. Patrick’s Day meal a chance to go green

From 7:30– 9:30 p.m. enjoy a $20 beer and burger in Duncan at the Oak and Carriage Pub with all proceeds going to the YO Team.

What should I do about distracted drivers on road?

When we think of distracted driving, most of us immediately consider cell phone use.

Daylight Saving Time has a sporadic, chaotic history

Love it or hate it, it’s that time — Daylight Saving Time — again.

Cobble Hill Seedy Saturday kicks off spring this weekend

The wildly-popular kickoff to the Valley’s gardening season, Cobble Hill Seedy Saturday is scheduled for March 12

Ten-piece band brings New Orleans-style jazz to Crofton

The Crofton Hotel Pub will fill with the sounds of traditional and contemporary New Orleans-style jazz as the N.O.L.A. NightHawks return
MS cause personal for Daphne, Swift Walkers

MS cause personal for Daphne, Swift Walkers

Daphne Swift, captain of the Swift Walker team is lacing up for the fourth year in a row at this year’s Scotiabank Duncan MS Walk.