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Is your home ready for the next flood?

How to prepare your property now, and what to do if you’re ordered to evacuate due to flood risk

  • Mar 7, 2022

 

Hermann Thoene at his net-zero+ energy-efficient home in North Cowichan. (Robert Barron/Citizen)

Cowichan Valley man builds net-zero+ home

Super-energy sufficient home keeps energy bills way down

 

October 21, 2021 - Katy and Eric Johnson from Complete Windows in Parksville for Business Class in Boulevard Central Island . Don Denton photo

Complete Windows is clearly created for success

Family business works with home owners, builders and architects

  • Nov 26, 2021

 

A couple is keen to learn about Tony Walker’s company Walker E-Bike tours at the Cowichan Valley Fall Home Show at Cowichan Exhibition’s Mellor Hall Friday, Oct. 22. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)

Home show draws good crowd at the Ex

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A couple is keen to learn about Tony Walker’s company Walker E-Bike tours at the Cowichan Valley Fall Home Show at Cowichan Exhibition’s Mellor Hall Friday, Oct. 22. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)
Find online seminars on energy-efficient rebates for electric vehicles, home construction and more. (File photo)

Cowichan Valley Regional District offers online seminars on energy-efficiency rebates

Free webinars include heat pumps and electric vehicles

  • Oct 20, 2021
Find online seminars on energy-efficient rebates for electric vehicles, home construction and more. (File photo)