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Earthquake doesn’t rattle traveler’s volunteer plan

Earthquake doesn’t rattle traveler’s volunteer plan

Volunteering helps recent UVic grad set career direction
The old Lake Theatre

The old Lake Theatre

Long before the invention of videos, television movie channels or cinemas, one could enjoy an evening or Saturday afternoon at the movies.
Retreading the Cowichan River loop

Retreading the Cowichan River loop

Cowichan Retreadshiked one of their favourite hikes:Cowichan River loop from the end of Mayo Road, just downstream from Skutz Falls.

Summertime watering tips for the garden

We gardeners have worked hard all spring and can finally enjoy the fruits of our labour.
Lake Bloomers spend afternoon in lovely lakeside paradise

Lake Bloomers spend afternoon in lovely lakeside paradise

Members of the Lake Bloomers headed out to Susanne Thom’s home in Youbou for an afternoon barbecue, potluck, and garden tour.
Local artist feels her art has its own function in the world

Local artist feels her art has its own function in the world

After joining the Kaatza Art Group, Karola Schabernak decided to renovate her basement and open RainFlower Studio.

Retreads combine hike with social

The Retreads group drove to North Shore Road and set off to hike up over ATV trails to the base of the satellite tracking dishes.
Treasure lies at lake bottom

Treasure lies at lake bottom

Mrs. Suzanne Simpson arrived here with her husband George Buchanan Simpson in 1912.
Excerpts from Youbou’s 1940s I.T.M. Bulletins

Excerpts from Youbou’s 1940s I.T.M. Bulletins

Under the headline The Stork Lands in Camp 3 a delicately worded 1944 birth announcement “stork left two dainty bundles in pink ribbons”

Snip, snip those dead-heads away

You think all you have to do is water and cut the lawn— there are definitely a few other gardening jobs that need doing.