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North Cowichan Coun. Rob Douglas. (File photo)

Municipalities must ensure the market provides homes that are actually affordable to local people

North Cowichan councillor Rob Douglas’s guest column: Part II

  • Jun 12, 2022
North Cowichan Coun. Rob Douglas. (File photo)
Drive Smart columnist Tim Schewe.

DriveSmart: Forced Tailgating

I hope that most drivers subscribe to the Two Second Rule under…

  • Jun 12, 2022
Drive Smart columnist Tim Schewe.
Robert’s column

Robert Barron Column: Church won’t be the same again

It’s strange and disheartening to see one of the most important and…

Robert’s column
I didn’t used to like mushrooms but as I got older, they grew on me. (Mary Lowther photo)

Mary Lowther column: The world of mushrooms and benefits of no-till agriculture

Plant roots can pull up water and some nutrients but it’s the fungi that provide most nutrients

  • Jun 11, 2022
I didn’t used to like mushrooms but as I got older, they grew on me. (Mary Lowther photo)
North Cowichan Coun. Rob Douglas. (File photo)

Housing in Cowichan: what the market wants vs. what the people need

For the majority of people who don’t have one already, any hope of owning a home is now out of reach

  • Jun 5, 2022
North Cowichan Coun. Rob Douglas. (File photo)
Alistair MacGregor

Alistair MacGregor: Liberal/NDP agreement giving us dental and pharmacare

This agreement will serve to ensure Parliament continues to function in the interest of Canadians

  • Jun 5, 2022
Alistair MacGregor
Tim Schewe

Drivesmart: What is an International Driver’s Permit?

An IDP is a translation of your current driver’s licence into other languages

  • Jun 5, 2022
Tim Schewe
Robert’s column

Robert Barron column: Internet not fulfilling its potential

It’s becoming apparent that this is causing problems at every level of our society

Robert’s column
Strawberries in flower and starting to berry need to be protected from birds. (Mary Lowther photo)

Mary Lowther column: With the sun comes gardening responsibilities

In another neglected bed, the strawberries are just beginning to flower

  • Jun 4, 2022
Strawberries in flower and starting to berry need to be protected from birds. (Mary Lowther photo)
Sonia Furstenau

Sonia Furstenau column: New committee focused on reducing drug deaths

Real, concrete, and urgent action is needed to address the unforgivable loss of life in our province

  • Jun 4, 2022
Sonia Furstenau
Tim Schewe

Pedestrians, protect yourselves!

Consider purchasing and using reflective banding for your clothing

  • May 29, 2022
Tim Schewe
Robert's column

Robert Barron column: Somenos Marsh should be protected and respected

It likely would have been destroyed if not for the quick action of the RCMP officer

Robert's column
Raccoons love unprotected compost heaps. (Black Press Media stock image)

Mary Lowther column: A compost buffet and some uninvited guests

The first thing David built was a trio of industrial sized compost bins

  • May 28, 2022
Raccoons love unprotected compost heaps. (Black Press Media stock image)
Chris Wilkinson

Chris Wilkinson column: Does self-help really work?

The answer is, it depends on what you do with it

  • May 22, 2022
Chris Wilkinson
Drive Smart columnist Tim Schewe.

Drivesmart column: Seller beware!

How does one ensure that the new owner re-registers the vehicle?

  • May 22, 2022
Drive Smart columnist Tim Schewe.
Robert's column

Robert Barron column: Restaurant shift a lesson in respect

I worked as a waiter in my youth so I figured I could easily do the job

Robert's column
Area director Ian Morrison. (Citizen file)

Ian Morrison guest column: Fireworks – love them or hate them

I hope to get a better sense of Area F residents’ thoughts

  • May 21, 2022
Area director Ian Morrison. (Citizen file)
Tim Schewe

Drivesmart column: Show me the radar/laser reading!

In British Columbia, the police are not required to show radar or laser readings

  • May 15, 2022
Tim Schewe
Robert’s column

Robert Barron column: Private fireworks should be banned

I was amazed that no cars had exploded, no houses burned down

Robert’s column
Homemade bug spray waiting for the rain to stop. (Mary Lowther photo)

Mary Lowther: Something has chewed on my peas…

I’ve made an insect-deterrent spray

  • May 14, 2022
Homemade bug spray waiting for the rain to stop. (Mary Lowther photo)