World Elder Abuse Awareness Day!
The United Nations writes……. “It represents the one day in the year when the whole world voices it opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted on some of our older generations.”
Island Voices – Island Talk
The shy one.
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.
After the turmoil of the past year or so I’m sure we all have stories and happenings that we will always remember.
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.
Just Another Indian: A Serial Killer and Canada’s Indifference
An award-winning bestseller by Chemainus journalist Warren Goulding is enjoying renewed interest more than 20 years after it was first published.
Project Rise: New employability program launches bringing hope to ICCS clients
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.
The Port Theatre Society is very pleased to announce its new Executive Director, David Warburton.
David Warburton is currently the Managing Director for the Company at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB).
BC CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
The Cowichan Craft Beer & Food Festival is returning to Chemainus on Saturday, Aug. 13 under the auspices of the Chemainus Business Improvement Association.
Support Island Farmers. A Message from Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture and Food
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, where growing food, raising animals and harvesting from…
An hour in the life of a Horticultural Therapist.
A regular HT program I run involves caring for our feathered friends in the garden.
Our communities need us.
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.