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What’s happening in the Cowichan Valley from March 11 to March 21

Music, arts and events happening in the Cowichan Valley from March 11 to March 21.

Latest in Cowichan Valley
A headshot of Kiera Chealine, local poet who will present at the Cowichan Valley International Women's Day event on March 8, 2026.
Q&A: Poet Kiera Chealine on finding the power in ‘No’

Local poet writes about consent and empowerment for International Women’s Day.

A photo of writer Zena Sharman standing infront of a stone wall.
Q&A: How loss and love led Zena Sharman to write her debut memoir

Sharman reflects on grief, queer kinship, family and inheritance in Staying Power.

Is the town hall disappearing from Canadian politics?

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.

A photo of the Crofton Mill, which closed in 2025.
A timeline of the Crofton mill

The mill permanently closed its doors in 2026 concluding a history marked by a court trial, corporate take overs, environmental issues and strikes.

‘No one in our community is disposable’: Island Health and community call on North Cowichan to rethink sheltering sites

Designated overnight sheltering sites in Somenos marsh are ‘increasingly dangerous’, outreach groups say.

Voulenteers stand on either side of cedar log that is being transported into the Cowichan Valley Arts Council Gallery.
‘Many Hands — Working Together’ celebrates how art unites all communities

The exhibition can be viewed from Feb. 4 to Feb. 28 at the Cowichan Valley Arts Council gallery.

What’s happening in the Cowichan Valley from Feb. 4 to Feb. 20

Music, arts and events happening in the Cowichan Valley from Feb. 4 to Feb. 20

The entrance to Wayfinder, which is showing at the Cowichan Public Art Gallery.
How 75 paintings by a renowned Dutch Canadian artist found a new home at the Cowichan Public Art Gallery

Wayfinder, featuring the art of Will Julsing, can be viewed at the Cowichan Public Art Gallery until March 28.

A poster for the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival.
What’s happening in the Cowichan Valley from Jan. 27 to Feb. 20

Music, arts and events happening in the Cowichan Valley from Jan. 27 to Feb. 20