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Dateline Cowichan 1982: Chemainus sawmill closes

Sat Nov 07, 9:00 AM
Hard times strike the forest industry By late 1982, a recession coupled with galloping inflation held the province in an icy grip. In the Cowichan Valley, we didn’t have to look further than the mill… more
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Valley picks for Nov. 4

Wed Nov 04, 3:00 PM
Most played songs 1) Cha Ching Hedley 2) Already Gone Kelly Clarkson 3) Fireflies Owl City This week on SUN/FM Olympic moments 1) Gold for Canadian men’s hockey team in Salt Lake City, 2002 2) Silv… more

Consort needs a new leader

Tue Nov 03, 3:00 PM
By the way, did you hear: • Cowichan Consort Orchestra and Choir’s musical director, Duncan Frater, has given notice the 2009-2010 season will be his last after nine seasons. The Consort’s board is se… more

Valley people: Carolyn Taylor

Mon Nov 02, 3:00 PM
Name: Carolyn Taylor Occupation: music student/locomotive engineer-in-training Age: 24 Hometown: Mackenzie B.C. If you… more

Valley picks for Oct. 29

Thu Oct 29, 6:00 AM
Most played songs 1) Use Somebody Kings of Leon 2) Cha Ching Hedley 3) The Fixer Pearl Jam This week on SUN/FM Cowicha… more

Firms up for innovation honours

Tue Oct 27, 4:00 PM
By the way, did you hear: • Six Cowichan businesses are nominated for Mid-Island Science, Technology and Innovation Coun… more

Valley people: Michelle Staples

Mon Oct 26, 4:00 PM
Name: Michelle Staples Occupation: youth program co-ordinator, dance facilitator, writer and filmmaker Age: 39 Hometown… more

Dateline Cowichan: 1933 — Windstorm derails train, injures many

Sat Oct 24, 6:00 AM
We know wind – usually restricted to cold, wet Novembers – but in October 1933, our annual scourge struck early. A destr… more

Valley picks for Oct. 22

Thu Oct 22, 10:00 AM
Most played songs 1) Use Somebody Kings of Leon 2) Cha Ching Hedley 3) Already Gone Kelly Clarkson This week on SUN/FM … more

Valley people: Daniel Melgaard

Wed Oct 21, 10:00 AM
Name: Daniel Melgaard Occupation: Clements Centre participant Age: 20 Hometown: Duncan If you get a chance go see: Star … more
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