Author: CowichanValleyVoice
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…
Our curated collection, focusing on natural wool products, is designed to revolutionize your sleep experience. Wool, with its remarkable vibrational frequency of 5000 mHz, stands out…
Welcome to the Writers Forum. In the coming months, we’ll be sharing ideas about writing fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry. This space—a collaboration between Cowichan Valley…
Taking good care of your gut microbes is essential to keep them in beneficial balance, and one way to really nourish them and keep them happy…
In the realm of healthcare, innovation often takes center stage with high-tech solutions and cutting-edge treatments. However, sometimes the most effective solutions are found in nature,…
At it’s most basic, regenerative agriculture involves leaving the soil in better condition than it was found. It’s different to the idea of “sustainable” – keeping…
Old Farm Garden Centre October, a time for gathering, being thankful and in my mind – the official start of fall. Fall can often make us…
The core ethics of permaculture include care of both the earth and of people, also referred to as ecological and social permaculture. At its core, social…
I explain to people that my doggy daycare isn’t piles of puppies playing. It more resembles a bar and I am the bartender. Every character that…