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Connector: Area B director Sierra Acton: from creating art to creating an area to be proud of

Connector: Area B director Sierra Acton: from creating art to creating an area to be proud of

One of Acton's ambitious goals is to see the construction of a roadside pathway between Shawnigan Beach Estates and Mason's Beach
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Flashback: Teacher strike, new trail, water emergency, mill blaze

Flashback: Teacher strike, new trail, water emergency, mill blaze

A look back at the history of the Cowichan Lake area
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QUIZ: Are you ready to go back to school?

QUIZ: Are you ready to go back to school?

In most parts of Canada, the school year begins the day after Labour Day
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Chemainus resident seriously injured in Germany grateful for community support

Chemainus resident seriously injured in Germany grateful for community support

Oscar Hanke will need to stay in Germany for an extended amount of time while he heals, and learns to walk again
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Lake Cowichan ambassador one of three young women to celebrate crowning achievement

Lake Cowichan ambassador one of three young women to celebrate crowning achievement

Nelson was awarded a plaque for her exceptional public speaking, and a bursary she will use towards post-secondary education
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Purple Ribbon Day remembers those lost to toxic drug crisis

Purple Ribbon Day remembers those lost to toxic drug crisis

Aug. 31 marks the 23rd annual International Overdose Awareness Day, wear purple to honour those gone too soon
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Photo Gallery: A Fabulous Cobble Hill Fair

Photo Gallery: A Fabulous Cobble Hill Fair

Cobble Hill Fair continues to create good time and community as they celebrate their 115th year
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BC Forest Discovery Centre presents A Journey of Labour this Labour Day weekend

BC Forest Discovery Centre presents A Journey of Labour this Labour Day weekend

The Hillcrest Shay No. 1 is the only operational geared steam locomotive in Canada, come see it in action from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2
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Trailblazing Teens: ‘Outdoor Education’ program builds on more than just learning

Trailblazing Teens: ‘Outdoor Education’ program builds on more than just learning

Hard work pays off — FKSS students complete longest section of Cobble Hill’s Snake Trail last month
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Connector: Kinsol Trestle, once rejected, now a resurrected sight to be seen

Connector: Kinsol Trestle, once rejected, now a resurrected sight to be seen

Shawnigan Lake Historical Society's Lori Treloar brings both passion and depth through her guided Kinsol trestle tours
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