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Island artist stirs memories of Japanese Canadian life during B.C. exile
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (713+ words) Published 10:30 am Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Marlene Howell at the Goldfinch Arts Centre in Colwood, with some of the collection on display as part of her ‘To See Is To Remember’ exhibition. (Ben Fenlon/Goldstream Gazette) Marlene Howell with her painting ‘From…...
Photo exhibit that looks at lost wildlife at Cowichan Public Art Gallery until Sept. 12
3+ week, 5+ day ago (114+ words) Ladysmith Chronicle Published 11:38 am Friday, June 19, 2026 Art lovers will be in for a special treat on June 20, at 1 p.m., as CPAG hosts an Art Cafe with Ellingsen in attendance to speak more on his exhibit and the inspiration behind it. Admission…...
Photos: Heritage Days a blast at Lake Cowichan over May long weekend
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (140+ words) Published 11:45 am Sunday, May 31, 2026 Lake Cowichan was abuzz over the May long weekend as Heritage Days offered a number of different events for residents and visitors alike. The Kaatza Station Museum was open for people to check out the railway…...
Flashback: Hero remembers, cougars hunted, measles monitored
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1049+ words) Published 11:45 am Saturday, March 7, 2026 “Earthquake drill: Students in Honeymoon Bay Elementary School hide under their desks, Wednesday morning, moments after the earthquake struck. The drill is standard procedure in the event of an earthquake. Many in the school, including these…...
Crofton rings in 2026 with annual Polar Bear Swim
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (452+ words) Published 11:45 am Monday, January 5, 2026 The crowd was a little smaller than last year, but the exhilaration was just as big when Crofton welcomed 2026 with the annual Polar Bear Swim on Jan. 1. Organized by the Crofton Firefighters Association, the tradition of…...