Cowichan Valley

Is the town hall disappearing from Canadian politics?

By Eric Richards ● Cowichan Valley ● February 26, 2026

Gone are the days of open town hall events in Canadian politics. They have been replaced with partisan events that cater to party loyalists and potential donors, a political scientist says.

‘Many Hands — Working Together’ celebrates how art unites all communities

By Eric Richards ● Cowichan Valley ● February 5, 2026

The exhibition can be viewed from Feb. 4 to Feb. 28 at the Cowichan Valley Arts Council gallery.

How 75 paintings by a renowned Dutch Canadian artist found a new home at the Cowichan Public Art Gallery

By Eric Richards ● Cowichan Valley ● January 29, 2026

Wayfinder, featuring the art of Will Julsing, can be viewed at the Cowichan Public Art Gallery until March 28.

Non-profits are stretched thin, here’s how one Cowichan Valley organization is succeeding

By Eric Richards ● Cowichan Valley ● January 22, 2026

With a business-minded attitude and volunteer support, the Cowichan Station Area Association is carving a path forward despite a grim outlook for non-profits in B.C.

‘Trampling on the democratic process,’: Cowichan Valley residents seek answers after ejection from public town hall event

By Eric Richards ● Cowichan Valley ● January 15, 2026

Three Cowichan Valley residents say their removal from a town hall event in North Cowichan for messages that were on their shirts should worry people of all political stripes.

Cowichan Valley communities seek to expand Duncan’s ‘proven’ Village housing model

By Noelle Suzuki ● Cowichan Valley ● January 8, 2026

Duncan applies for funding to add six more cabins to The Village, while North Cowichan evaluates land for two potential new Village sites.