Cowichan Valley

‘Consent is not new’: Cowichan Valley Women’s Day event addresses consent as a community issue

By Eric Richards ● Cowichan Valley ● March 12, 2026

The Discourse and Cowichan Valley IWD held their annual International Women’s Day event on March 8, exploring how consent can lay a foundation for a healthier community.

Q&A: Poet Kiera Chealine on finding the power in ‘No’

By Shalu Mehta ● Cowichan Valley ● March 5, 2026

Local poet writes about consent and empowerment for International Women’s Day.

Q&A: How loss and love led Zena Sharman to write her debut memoir

By Eric Richards ● Cowichan Valley ● March 5, 2026

Sharman reflects on grief, queer kinship, family and inheritance in Staying Power.

Is the town hall disappearing from Canadian politics?

By Eric Richards ● Cowichan Valley ● February 26, 2026

Gone are the days of open town hall events in Canadian politics. They have been replaced with partisan events that cater to party loyalists and potential donors, a political scientist says.

‘Many Hands — Working Together’ celebrates how art unites all communities

By Eric Richards ● Cowichan Valley ● February 5, 2026

The exhibition can be viewed from Feb. 4 to Feb. 28 at the Cowichan Valley Arts Council gallery.

How 75 paintings by a renowned Dutch Canadian artist found a new home at the Cowichan Public Art Gallery

By Eric Richards ● Cowichan Valley ● January 29, 2026

Wayfinder, featuring the art of Will Julsing, can be viewed at the Cowichan Public Art Gallery until March 28.