For ten thousand years, the most effective pollinator of small berries in the Cowichan Valley has been our 14 species of wild bumblebees. They are superbly…
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With the Boomer generation now in their golden years, and with the rapid growth of real estate values ver the past decades, many retirees find themselves…
In a landmark philanthropic gesture, Dr. Fred and Ann Wurlitzer have announced the donation of their awe-inspiring art collection to the Cowichan Public Art Gallery. This…
British based Bone Club produces some of the finest luxury backgammon boards you can buy. Only the finest leathers and timbers are used. It is the…
Every year we buy our dogs some toys for Christmas and they last how long? In my house stuffing and squeakers are surgically removed from the…
MILK THISTLE or Silybum, is a well-known and time-honoured herb, a genus of two species of thistles in the Asteraceae/daisy family. Milk Thistle has been well-studied…
This month, as the Big Leaf maples paint the landscape with golden hues, we have an opportunity for solemn reflection; on November 11th, we come together…
Vancouver Islanders rejoice! British comedy legends James & Jamesy bring their wildly popular holiday classic O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy back to Vancouver Island this…
Cabbage rolls from Cow-op Whenever November rolls around and we get back into our cool weather routines, schedules can become busy with school activities, homework, and…
Why We Should Read In this compelling collection of essays, Governor General’s Literary Award-winning Cree author, poet, and lawyer Michelle Good confronts many of the topics…