3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (383+ words) Published 11:01 am Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Nature Cowichan is hosting a talk on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Lesley Fox, executive director of The Fur-Bearers, will explore B.C.’s Wildlife Act and trapping regulations from a conservation perspective. The talk will delve into…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (270+ words) Published 5:00 pm Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Author Jacqueline Pearce is returning to the Cowichan Valley where she grew up to launch her new book of haiku. The book launch and signing for The Warm Land will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12 from…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (463+ words) Published 7:00 am Monday, September 7, 2026 Cowichan kicks off Culture Days, an annual national initiative created to celebrate arts and heritage, on Sept. 18 with a free film screening of Walking Through The Fire: Sultans of String – a Visual Album at the Cowichan…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (522+ words) Published 4:30 pm Sunday, September 6, 2026 Two former Chemainus residents are returning to the community they grew up in to celebrate old friendships, reconnect with familiar faces and cap off the summer with an evening of classic rock. Rob Shaw and Carl…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (87+ words) Published 11:30 am Sunday, September 6, 2026 Fascinated by local history? The Kaatza Station Museum is need of volunteers, and are inviting people of all ages, skill levels, and capabilities to apply. Hours and position length is flexible, and all will be considered....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (467+ words) Published 4:30 pm Friday, September 4, 2026 Culture Days is returning with hundreds of free and pay-what-you-may events planned across B.C., including a number of activities taking place in Ladysmith, Chemainus, Cowichan Bay and Duncan. The 17th annual Culture Days runs from Sept. 18 to Oct....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (274+ words) Published 5:30 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 There was magic in the air at the 117th Cobble Hill Fair. Community members came out to celebrate the town’s timeless terrific tradition, and there was something for kids of all ages, including all kids at heart....

2+ week, 18+ hour ago   (120+ words) Published 11:45 am Saturday, August 29, 2026 It’s K-Pop energy under the Big Top with Circus Osorio, which comes to the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds from Sept. 3 to 7. This thrilling family friendly experience encourages children to come dressed in their favorite K-pop style costume....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (253+ words) Published 11:45 am Monday, August 24, 2026 You’ve seen them in a myriad of roles, but you’ve never seen them quite like this. The Mercury Players have recruited a few of their talented heavy hitters for their first annual fundraiser, ‘A Night of…...