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Robert Barron

Robert Barron

I have been in the newspaper business on and off since I was hired to be a reporter at a small weekly in northern Newfoundland, called the nor’wester, in 1987. I spent four years working alone in a satellite office in a mining and fishing community for that paper before deciding to throw the dice and head to British Columbia.

I took a break from writing and worked a number of jobs on Vancouver Island before I was hired as a reporter at the Nanaimo Daily News in 2000, where I worked for 16 years. I was then transferred to the Cowichan Valley Citizen in 2016 and have had the pleasure of working with our dedicated staff and community here ever since.

Phone
250-748-2666
Email
robert.barron@cowichanvalleycitizen.com

Recent Work by Robert

Duncan wants more trees on private properties

Duncan wants more trees on private properties

City to offer rebates to plant trees on private lands
Federal candidates in Cowichan-Malahat-Langford offer final election thoughts

Federal candidates in Cowichan-Malahat-Langford offer final election thoughts

Election to held April 28
Duncan tax increase for 2025 now at 11.1%

Duncan tax increase for 2025 now at 11.1%

Council gives first three readings to budget, which must be adopted by May 15
Man found guilty of ramming police vehicle in Duncan back in court on May 6

Man found guilty of ramming police vehicle in Duncan back in court on May 6

Lunden Taylor Howard faces up to 14 years in prison
North Cowichan sets sights on 7.83% tax hike in 2025

North Cowichan sets sights on 7.83% tax hike in 2025

North Cowichan tax rates 25% lower than other municipalities on average
CVRD's plan for regional growth strategy proves controversial

CVRD's plan for regional growth strategy proves controversial

Board refers discussion to future meeting after three-hour debate
Robert Barron Column: Heroes warm my heart

Robert Barron Column: Heroes warm my heart

I guess you never know what you're capable of until faced with a situation that requires you to put your own safety on the line
Business Notes: Fun times at Malahat SkyWalk for Easter weekend

Business Notes: Fun times at Malahat SkyWalk for Easter weekend

The latest from the Cowichan business community
Housing corporation needed quickly in Cowichan, says group

Housing corporation needed quickly in Cowichan, says group

Only 3% of local housing is currently social housing
Cowichan transit workers want strike to end

Cowichan transit workers want strike to end

Strike began on Feb. 8
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