As grandparents, it’s tough to see our kids struggling financially as they raise their children. In our day, we could get by easily on just one income.
Modular houses eyed for school district land
A proposal to install temporary housing on Greater Victoria school district property has been put forward by the Anomura Housing Society.
Cassie Sharpe of Comox wins gold in women’s ski halfpipe at Olympics
All those countless morning-to-night hours Cassie Sharpe of Comox spent growing up on the slopes of Mount Washington have paid off in the biggest way possible on the biggest stage in sports.
What is Bio-Cremation?
Everyone likes statistics, so lets start with some as reported by both Stats Canada and BC Vital Statistics.
Denise Savoie: E&N line’s real value is as a trail, not rail
There has been much discussion, argument and debate for many years about continued rail service on the E&N right of way. Meanwhile, the real value of the asset, the continuity of the right of way, is in danger of being lost. Unless a viable transportation option is agreed upon soon, the right of way will […]
Marijuana, liquor sales to be kept separate in B.C.
Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General: Priorities include protecting youth, promoting health and safety, keeping the criminal element out of cannabis and keeping roads safe. Recreational cannabis users won’t be able to buy it in liquor stores when it’s legalized this summer. Pot will be sold in a network of standalone stores […]
Trudeau stands up to tough crowd in Nanaimo
It might have been Groundhog Day, but this wasn’t just another town hall as Justin Trudeau wound up his cross-Canada tour at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island University on Friday. After entering the packed gym to a mixture of boos and cheers, the prime minister was heckled loudly by a few committed critics. Those who wouldn’t shut […]
The Power of touch…
Today, I was listening to Senior Rabbi, Baroness Julia Neuberger on the radio. She spoke for a few minutes as part of the regular program that accompanies me through my days at home.
Trump Dangerous to Valley’s Economy.
Catalyst Paper facing countervailing duties of 6.1 per cent on U.S. shipments No matter what one thinks of Donald Trump, the tentacles of the controversial American president reach even into the Cowichan Valley. Trump has always said he would toughen up international trade deals in favour of the U.S. if he was elected president, so […]
Community marches in support of Nanaimo women and all women
Hundreds of people in Nanaimo marched in support of women and women’s rights and equality. Nanaimo Women March On took place Saturday, with marchers starting at Diana Krall Plaza and ending up at Maffeo Sutton Park. “We are so empowered by the numbers, the diversity, the strength of the movement,” said Lauren Semple, event MC, […]