Cowichan Valley

Twists and turns: Establishing early roads in the Cowichan Valley

Why are the roads so winding? These streets tell a story of history, geography and colonization.

Kelly Black May 19, 2022

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Drone image shows treetops and a lake on the far left of the photo in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Photo was taken outside of park boundaries.

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Shalu Mehta April 1, 2022

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Jacqueline Ronson March 31, 2022

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New Duncan store takes aim at packaging waste

Philip McLachlan March 24, 2022

High-flying local basketball star weighs options for next year

David Minkow March 11, 2022

Harold Joe stands in front of an abandoned building in the foreground, with Mt. Tzouhalem seen in the background.

Cowichan Tribes actor puts legendary story of Chief Tzouhalem on the big screen

Philip McLachlan March 11, 2022

virl librarians strike outside cowichan library

VIRL action kicks off in Cowichan as library staff demand fair wages

Tegwyn Hughes and Jacqueline Ronson March 10, 2022

Facing the horrors of war, neighbours’ support gives strength, says Ukrainian resident of Duncan, B.C.

David Minkow March 10, 2022

Local resources available to navigate legal issues of marriage and relationships

Tegwyn Hughes March 9, 2022