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Refugees, fleeing from reality

Refugees, fleeing from reality

Here, families have almost finished a horrific journey; typically from unhealthy refugee camps, dangerous boat crossings...
Hospice: wrapped in a blanket of love

Hospice: wrapped in a blanket of love

United Way Cowichan campaign: Together we are Possibility

Loss of the Brigantine Florencia ended Victoria feud

Cmdr. Robson and his ship had been gone so long that they’d been given up as lost.
Halloween Train getting ready to pull into station

Halloween Train getting ready to pull into station

This year, the wildly popular excursion at the BC Forest Discovery Centre is expanding to eight full nights of thrills, chills and fun
Two or four winter tires needed?

Two or four winter tires needed?

Drivesmart:Any vehicle will steer more predictably if the traction at each wheel is the same.
Photo contest winners to be announced

Photo contest winners to be announced

Next Generation Amateur Photographer of the Year to be awarded Oct. 15
Ladysmith’s Transfer Wharf was a ‘fulfilment’ of destiny

Ladysmith’s Transfer Wharf was a ‘fulfilment’ of destiny

Much of Ladysmith’s prime waterfront has, in a sense, come full circle over the past century and more: from forest to industry to parkland.

Bring a dish for Community Garden potluck celebration

The Cowichan Lake Community Garden Society is inviting everyone to celebrate at a potluck supper Sunday, Oct. 18
Animals get a blessing too at St. Peter’s event [photos]

Animals get a blessing too at St. Peter’s event [photos]

Animal lovers crowded into historic St. Peter’s Anglican Church Sunday, Oct. 4 for the annual Blessing of the Animals service.
Wild Wings a fun fall day [Photos]

Wild Wings a fun fall day [Photos]

Brilliant fall weather drew families out to Somenos Marsh for the annual Wild Wings Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3