Tiny home stories: ‘It’s a freedom’
Meet three Cowichan Valley residents who choose to live in a tiny house on wheels.
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Facing a housing crunch, some choose tiny house living
It's usually against local bylaws to live in them. Advocates are pushing to change that.
A glimpse into the rich Sikh history in Cowichan
Why the town of Paldi was a major centre for Punjabi immigrants in Canada.
Newcomer stories: Boat life, ‘for the fun of it’
Living in Cowichan Bay on a converted fishing boat is going swimmingly for Rick Schnurr and Judy Brooks.
How big is track lawsuit threat after council rejection?
We talked to a municipal law expert and dug into public documents to find answers.
Sharing stories is key to our shared future
At a recent event, I was reminded that listening to each other is critical to building strong, connected communities
Exploring the best local trails in Cowichan
Whether you are old school or new school, there are plenty of navigational tools available for your next outdoor adventure.
The stories we want to tell in 2020 — chosen by you
From forestry to food and reconciliation, we're ready to dig deep
Council again votes ‘no’ on track expansion
The Municipality of North Cowichan stood its ground in the face of $60 million lawsuit threat after a show of overwhelming public support for denying the rezoning.
Newcomer stories: “We realized how short life can be”
Meet Cowichan newcomer Elise Durante, who didn’t want to wait until retirement to move her family from Vancouver to Chemainus.
Facing a housing crunch, some choose tiny house living
It's usually against local bylaws to live in them. Advocates are pushing to change that.
A glimpse into the rich Sikh history in Cowichan
Why the town of Paldi was a major centre for Punjabi immigrants in Canada.
Newcomer stories: Boat life, ‘for the fun of it’
Living in Cowichan Bay on a converted fishing boat is going swimmingly for Rick Schnurr and Judy Brooks.
How big is track lawsuit threat after council rejection?
We talked to a municipal law expert and dug into public documents to find answers.
Sharing stories is key to our shared future
At a recent event, I was reminded that listening to each other is critical to building strong, connected communities
Exploring the best local trails in Cowichan
Whether you are old school or new school, there are plenty of navigational tools available for your next outdoor adventure.
The stories we want to tell in 2020 — chosen by you
From forestry to food and reconciliation, we're ready to dig deep
Council again votes ‘no’ on track expansion
The Municipality of North Cowichan stood its ground in the face of $60 million lawsuit threat after a show of overwhelming public support for denying the rezoning.
Newcomer stories: “We realized how short life can be”
Meet Cowichan newcomer Elise Durante, who didn’t want to wait until retirement to move her family from Vancouver to Chemainus.