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Author shares what it takes with aspiring writers

Sun Nov 08, 6:00 AM
An author of books for children and teenagers says the greatest trait to being a successful writer is perseverance. Shelley Hrdlitschka of Vancouver told a group of young aspiring writers last week at… more

Duncan’s Red Cross loan cupboard in desperate need of volunteer helpers

Sat Nov 07, 6:00 AM
Volunteers are urgently needed for the Canadian Red Cross’s equipment loan service in Duncan. The operation on York Road lends out health gear such as wheelchairs, crutches, walkers and canes to folks… more
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DCS students take action to help war-torn African kids

Thu Nov 05, 12:00 PM
Images of children holding guns, of mutilated faces and sad eyes, pushed the peaceful student population at Duncan Christian School into action. Now the secondary school students are fighting for the … more

Tour offers opportunity to hear stories of those who sacrificed

Sat Nov 07, 11:00 AM
A cemetery tour saluting 215 known veterans buried at St. Peter’s Quamichan grounds happens Nov. 11 at 1:45 p.m. The bie… more

The poppy: everyone’s way to remember

Fri Nov 06, 2:00 PM
Poppies are sprouting up throughout the area as Remembrance Day draws near. Local legions began the poppy campaign late … more

Up to their elbows in salmon and mushrooms

Thu Nov 05, 6:00 AM
Ingeborg Woodsworth starts laughing when asked about the Salmon Mushroom Festival. “It was a bit elbow to elbow, but I t… more

Musical icon loses battle with cancer

Wed Nov 04, 6:00 AM
Bev Medford, the energetic teacher and pianist who led numerous Cowichan choirs for decades, lost her long battle with c… more

Outdoor spirit quest focused on transforming boys into men

Tue Nov 03, 7:00 AM
Toni Lander saw the subtle transformation as soon as her sons came home. “There was an immediate change in their demeano… more

Cowichan asked to fill more shoeboxes

Mon Nov 02, 9:00 AM
Just as conscientious shoppers begin to check off items on their holiday gift lists, Duncan Pentecostal Church is remind… more

Nearly Neil fundraiser leaves Maritime Society in the red

Sun Nov 01, 6:00 AM
Bobby Bruce entertains to an audience of about 200 during Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band’s tribute to Neil Diamond, a… more
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