Eric Richards

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.

Non-profits are stretched thin, here’s how one Cowichan Valley organization is succeeding

By Eric Richards ● Cowichan Valley ● January 22, 2026

With a business-minded attitude and volunteer support, the Cowichan Station Area Association is carving a path forward despite a grim outlook for non-profits in B.C.