Against the odds, Cowichan Valley women’s shelter finds a permanent home
The new Charlotte’s Place, slated to open in March 2023, will keep twice as many women off the streets.
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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
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
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.
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
People can help build resilient forests by mimicking nature, says local expert Dave Polster.
New centralized waitlist connects Cowichan residents with family doctors
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
Many groups are working towards connecting more residents with family doctors and primary care.
Opportunities exist in labour shortage, experts say
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
The Cowichan Women Against Violence Society thanks the community for rallying to find a new location.