I was born in Nova Scotia. My father was in the Navy and we were moved back to Victoria in 1961. In August of 1962 my family was in a very serious car accident ,which changed our lives forever.
Read more →Island Voices – Island Talk
Older workers are not long-term employees. In fact, older workers are more loyal and stay longer than their younger counterparts. They stay with the same employer for an average of 15 years compared with the average four years workers in their 20’s and 30’s will provide. Older
Read more →I set up island Woman 2012 because I knew many talented women on the Island who loved to write. They produced beautiful articles and poems etc. but had no means of easily sharing or publishing them.
Read more →An award-winning bestseller by Chemainus journalist Warren Goulding is enjoying renewed interest more than 20 years after it was first published.
Read more →Project Rise offers training and work placements for people who have experienced homelessness – breaking down barriers to employment and community connection, and building confidence for the future.
Read more →David Warburton is currently the Managing Director for the Company at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB).
Read more →The Cowichan Craft Beer & Food Festival is returning to Chemainus on Saturday, Aug. 13 under the auspices of the Chemainus Business Improvement Association.
Read more →As more and more Islanders are finding ways to support local farmers, increase our food security and explore all the flavours produced in B.C., it was timely and rewarding to see the article “Support Island Farmers” featured in seniors101.ca’s January newsletter. I was raised on Quadra Island,
Read more →A regular HT program I run involves caring for our feathered friends in the garden.
Read more →In 2021 we were cursed by fires, floods and Covid. This year we have been further cursed by Truckeritis and Putinitis. We are all tired, consciously or subconsciously we are mentally drained.
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