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Seniors Take to the Stage
A cast of seniors took to the stage at the Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre April 2 to put on a musical, under the direction of Stephanie Roth, and to enthusiastic […]
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Old Fred
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, […]
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Legion supports CVCAS
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 […]
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The Visit
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. […]
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Pim’s Great Christmas Adventure
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 […]
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Season’s Greetings from Rainforest Arts
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 […]
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Jamming Etiquette
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 […]
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Once Upon a Future: Earth
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 […]
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Chicken Coop Rescue
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 […]
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A Hard Place
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 […]