Author

Eric Richards

A recent transplant to the valley, Eric grew up across B.C. and Alberta and obtained his Bachelor of Science at the University of Lethbridge in 2018. He then pursued broadcast journalism at SAIT in Moh’kinstsis (Calgary). His passion for the outdoors and climate issues guides his ongoing work in understanding life in the Cowichan Valley.

Eric's Latest Articles

A person holding a bluebird fledgling.
A Cowichan Valley conservation project is giving bluebirds a place to call home
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Cowichan Valley
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December 19, 2024

A years-long conservation project to reintroduce bluebirds to the Cowichan Valley celebrates its success in 2024.

A photo of Clayton and Larissa, who are two Indigenous artists from the Cowichan Valley.
Winter market at the HUB spotlights Indigenous artists
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Cowichan Valley
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December 12, 2024

The Winter Indigenous Makers Market lifts up Indigenous artists and provides non-Indigenous people with a chance to buy authentic art.

A photo of the supportive housing building on Paddle Road. It is square, grey and has rows of windows all around.
How a coalition plans to house every person in the Cowichan Valley
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Cowichan Valley
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December 5, 2024

Cowichan Coalition to End Homelessness’s new plan for housing and homelessness in the region builds on the success of the Village.