by admin | Jan 30, 2023 | Valley Voices
By Heather King Martin Verdugos is a fishing camp in Los Barriles Baja, north of Cabo but it is nothing like Cabo. It is a simpler place. Full of community, trailers and dust. Hubby and I have lived here for five winters. We have a routine of morning coffee watching...
by admin | Dec 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Christmas arrived a little early for the CVCAS this year in the form of a $1,000 cheque presented by Chemainus Legion Branch 191 President Mike Beggs to Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society Chair Bob Johns Dec. 15. “We’d really like to thank the Legion...
by admin | Dec 10, 2022 | Valley Voices
Author Tim Fairbairn’s son Owen visited the dilapidated Quebec farmhouse his father grew up in ‘wondering if he will find me there’. by Tim Fairbairn Owen is his mother’s son. Anyone can see it: the black hair, the even darker eyes, tall like her...
by admin | Dec 3, 2022 | Uncategorized, Valley Voices
T’is the season for Christmas stories, and Pim’s wild adventure in Santa’s sleigh is this month’s Valley Voices selection. A narrated version of this story is posted at CraigSpenceWriter.ca Story Craig Spence / Art Diana Durrand Pim was one of...
by admin | Dec 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is considered the world’s first Christmas card, by illustrator John Callcott Horsley, portrays an entirely different scene from the contemporary cards on display in Rainforest Arts’ Have and Artful Christmas exhibit. Have a Merry Christmas! What images do...
by Stephanie Allesia | Aug 15, 2022 | Music
Jamming Etiquette If it’s your turn to lead a song, here are a few tips: Pick a tune that’s easy for other people to follow. Announce the name of the tune, and the key. Don’t use odd keys, it might be easy enough if you’re using a capo on a...
by admin | Jul 21, 2022 | Literature, Valley Voices
It had been seven days since they had found their double-hulled ‘cat’. It was nearly ready for the crossing and Sooley, feeling restless, went for a walk-a-bout in case she had missed something they could use. As his eye was still healing, she left Rufus with Peri and...
by admin | Jul 21, 2022 | Literature, Uncategorized, Valley Voices
Chickens have few defences against predators. Roosters can attack with their talons, but they’re no match for the hunters that come in the dark. A good chicken house is essential to keep out night raiders such as mink, otter, raccoons, even rats in search of the...
by admin | Jul 17, 2022 | Literature, Uncategorized, Valley Voices
Stephanie lay on her back on the rug, hands folded on her stomach. Zack placed a silken tasseled pillow under her head. “You’re a remarkable girl, you know that?” “Not so remarkable.” “Oh, but you are.” “No.” “Yes.” “All right. How so?” She was looking up at him and...
by admin | Jun 14, 2022 | Valley Voices
Masks Off / Callia Banks When: 2020 Where: Microsoft teams chat Mr. Smith: I am adding a new classmate to 3rd year mathematics Adam S: Cool, what’s their name? Kamron J: Hey, I’m Kamron Johnson William K: Hi Scarlett R: Hey 😉 Adam S: Sup. Welcome to our class. Lily M:...
