Against the odds, Cowichan Valley women’s shelter finds a permanent home By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● August 4, 2022 The new Charlotte’s Place, slated to open in March 2023, will keep twice as many women off the streets.
Duncan’s got talent: How Richard Dwyer danced his way to local-icon status By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● August 3, 2022 The barefoot-boogieing senior has become a fixture at the 39 Days of July festival.
Abortion rights advocates raise concerns over new faith-based pregnancy centre in North Cowichan By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● July 21, 2022 Placed on a national list of anti-choice groups, House of Grace executive director says the centre respects women’s choices.
High-flying local basketball star weighs options for next year By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● March 12, 2022 Deciding his next move is far from a slam dunk, says Cowichan Secondary’s Shadynn Smid.
Facing the horrors of war, neighbours’ support gives strength, says Ukrainian resident of Duncan, B.C. By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● March 10, 2022 Oksana Poberezhnyk shares a view of the crisis and suggestions for how Canadians can help.
B.C.’s historic floods bring urgency to ecological restoration work By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● December 16, 2021 People can help build resilient forests by mimicking nature, says local expert Dave Polster.
New centralized waitlist connects Cowichan residents with family doctors By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● December 15, 2021 Here’s how to register and where to go for health care in the meantime.
For many Cowichan Valley residents, the doctor is not in By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● November 23, 2021 Many groups are working towards connecting more residents with family doctors and primary care.
Opportunities exist in labour shortage, experts say By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● September 16, 2021 Local businesses are innovating to attract staff and keep the doors open in trying times.
‘Like a family’: After a long search, Cowichan women’s shelter finds a new home By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● August 11, 2021 The Cowichan Women Against Violence Society thanks the community for rallying to find a new location.