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Cowichan News Leader and Pictorial

Santa Claus is still coming to town

With pollsters predicting almost half of Canadians spending less money this holiday season, some may fear seeing fewer gifts under the tree this year. But here in the Cowichan Valley many local busine… more
Cowichan News Leader and Pictorial

Oct. '08 Housing sales down 60 per cent from Oct. '07

The real estate market in the Cowichan Valley took a hit last month, with housing sales down almost 60 per cent from 2007 numbers. A sales summary for October released by the Vancouver Island Real Est… more
Cowichan News Leader and Pictorial

WFP boss sees potential in China

A burgeoning appetite for wood products in China could mean a boost for Western Forest Products’ logging and sawmill operations that have been hit by tough economic times, says the Valley-based compan… more
Cowichan News Leader and Pictorial

Champions for Children recognized

Cowichan’s champions for children will be honoured in a ceremony Saturday evening. The second-annual Champion for Childr… more
Cowichan News Leader and Pictorial

Throne Speech good news, says Cowichan economic developer

With a tumultuous economy on many minds, it came as no surprise to Geoff Millar that economic issues were the focus of t… more
Cowichan News Leader and Pictorial

Apple brandy from the valley soon on shelves

In a North American first, a local cider works company will be releasing a novel brandy this month. Janet Docherty, owne… more
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