City crews test driving a Might-E clean truck

Electric-vehicle maker Randy Holmquist hopes city hall puts its money where its bylaw is. His Errington’s firm’s try-before-you-buy strategy has lent Duncan works crews a Might-E Truck for several days and staffers are using it for parks work. Works boss Abbas Farahbakhsh was basically happy with the pick-up rig delivered Thursday by... more

Marston family preserving Coast Salish culture through their art

The Marston family’s cultural calling is keeping the Coast Salish art style alive and thriving. Success is seen among their vibrant creations — made of cedar, shell and other media — gracing private and public collections. Mask carver Jane Marston and sons... more

• Home sales up, but home prices down compared to last year
• Local Liberals anticipate federal election in the fall
• Tips to identify Coast Salish art style

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Three sets the norm in finals

Numerous three-set finals brought the South Cowichan Lawn Tennis Club’s Grass Court Classic tournament to a dramatic conclusion. “There were lots of good matches,’’ said tournament director Louise Dwyer. “Even in the semifinals, we had lots of three-setters.’’ One of the best... more

• Jake’s scores four times without the direct benefit of hits
• Cowichan cricket team beats Alcos
• Katie Lawless

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Prison zombies tribute to Michael Jackson can't be topped

The stunning death of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, has left fans and music lovers worldwide reflecting on his passing. I never discovered the babyfaced MJ's smash ABC with the Jackson 5 until years after it catapulted him on his... more

• Inching towards full metric conversion
• A set-up for the cup?
• Gay penguins could teach Alberta a lesson

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