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Essential gardening tools the books don’t talk about. (Mary Lowther photo)

Mary Lowther column: The gardening essentials nobody tells you about

I learned the necessity of carrying a pocket knife years ago

  • Mar 4, 2023
Essential gardening tools the books don’t talk about. (Mary Lowther photo)
The Cowichan Performing Arts Society paid for a hearing loop for all the new seats at the Cowichan Theatre recently. The Society, however, is in danger of folding. (Cowichan Performing Arts Centre photo)
The Cowichan Performing Arts Society paid for a hearing loop for all the new seats at the Cowichan Theatre recently. The Society, however, is in danger of folding. (Cowichan Performing Arts Centre photo)
Outgoing Kraken captain Sukhraj Narwall looks across the ice with head coach James Gaertner looking on in behind. (Todd Blumel photo)

Lake Cowichan Kraken end junior B season with a win

For the second-straight time in their two-year franchise history, the Lake Cowichan…

Outgoing Kraken captain Sukhraj Narwall looks across the ice with head coach James Gaertner looking on in behind. (Todd Blumel photo)
Keeper Darian Achurch earned another clean sheet in the 49ers' 2-0 win over UVic Alumni on Feb. 25. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)
Keeper Darian Achurch earned another clean sheet in the 49ers' 2-0 win over UVic Alumni on Feb. 25. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)
Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley has announced that the province will invest almost $21 million to the Cowichan Valley for infrastructure projects. (Citizen file photo)

Cowichan Valley to receive almost $21 million from province for infrastructure projects

Government distributing $1 billion across B.C.’s 188 municipalities and regional districts

  • Mar 3, 2023
Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley has announced that the province will invest almost $21 million to the Cowichan Valley for infrastructure projects. (Citizen file photo)
Oliver Blair Finlayson, an 11-year-old Grade 4 student at Lake Cowichan School, sits in his wheelchair in front of the playground equipment, which is not accessible to students with physical challenges. (Robert Barron/Citizen)

Getting around: council looks at accessibility in Lake Cowichan

Area youth told council of concerns about lack of accessibility in town and at the school

Oliver Blair Finlayson, an 11-year-old Grade 4 student at Lake Cowichan School, sits in his wheelchair in front of the playground equipment, which is not accessible to students with physical challenges. (Robert Barron/Citizen)
About a dozen members of the Freedom from War Coalition gathered in Duncan’s Charles Holy Park on Feb. 24 to call for the end of the conflict, and all wars in general. (Robert Barron/Citizen)
About a dozen members of the Freedom from War Coalition gathered in Duncan’s Charles Holy Park on Feb. 24 to call for the end of the conflict, and all wars in general. (Robert Barron/Citizen)
Kevin Smith thinks it’s time to let people know about the crime around Chemainus, rather than burying the information or pretending it didn’t happen. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus business hit with $100,000 theft of gold and silver items

Owner calls for more awareness, security measures to combat crime

Kevin Smith thinks it’s time to let people know about the crime around Chemainus, rather than burying the information or pretending it didn’t happen. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Lake Cowichan Coffee club meant for meeting new people

Being a friendly person is the only requirement to attend

Michael Hammond (Facebook)
Nick Woywitka, an award-winning developer from the Cowichan Valley, has died suddenly at 72. (Wendy Wright photo)

Business notes: Award-winning Cowichan developer dead at 72

The latest from Cowichan’s business community

Nick Woywitka, an award-winning developer from the Cowichan Valley, has died suddenly at 72. (Wendy Wright photo)
The Portland-based architecture and planning firm Communitecture developed a plan in 2020 for the City of Duncan that would see Whistler Street transformed into a multi-use urban space and a destination for public events. (Communitecture design)
The Portland-based architecture and planning firm Communitecture developed a plan in 2020 for the City of Duncan that would see Whistler Street transformed into a multi-use urban space and a destination for public events. (Communitecture design)
The federal government must state its intention for the future of the Vancouver Island Rail Corridor by mid-March. (Photo by Mike Bonkowski for Island Corridor Foundation)

Vote on future of Island rail corridor prompts First Nation board members to resign

Members sought non-rail uses after provincial report flags First Nations concerns

The federal government must state its intention for the future of the Vancouver Island Rail Corridor by mid-March. (Photo by Mike Bonkowski for Island Corridor Foundation)
The Duncan Christian School Chargers senior boys basketball team placed fifth at the senior boys 1A Island Championships in Nanaimo Feb. 23-25. (Courtesy of Duncan Christian School)
The Duncan Christian School Chargers senior boys basketball team placed fifth at the senior boys 1A Island Championships in Nanaimo Feb. 23-25. (Courtesy of Duncan Christian School)
WestUrban Developments has received a development permit from the City of Duncan to build two five-storey residential buildings on Ypres Street. (WestUrban Developments)
WestUrban Developments has received a development permit from the City of Duncan to build two five-storey residential buildings on Ypres Street. (WestUrban Developments)
Jean Brown, piano adjudicator, and Naomi Curnow at the piano discussing her composition which she will play Monday night, March 6, at the Highlights Gala at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre for the Cowichan Music Festival. (Photo courtesy of Cowichan Music Festival)
Jean Brown, piano adjudicator, and Naomi Curnow at the piano discussing her composition which she will play Monday night, March 6, at the Highlights Gala at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre for the Cowichan Music Festival. (Photo courtesy of Cowichan Music Festival)
CVRD board members were stunned by the estimated costs to reopen the region’s free stores. (File photo)

Editorial: Cost of reopening free stores questioned

Six figures just to reopen something that used to exist?

  • Mar 2, 2023
CVRD board members were stunned by the estimated costs to reopen the region’s free stores. (File photo)
North Cowichan is now projecting a 4.82% tax increase in 2023 (Citizen file photo)
North Cowichan is now projecting a 4.82% tax increase in 2023 (Citizen file photo)
Darius Bachler

Cowichan Valley Capitals drop two over the weekend

The Capitals have nine regular season games left to make a playoff push

Darius Bachler
Even before you get into the gym, there’s lots to see outdoors at Seedy Sunday. (Citizen file)
Even before you get into the gym, there’s lots to see outdoors at Seedy Sunday. (Citizen file)