Cops nab three, recover thousands in stolen property

Police made a major score when a simple knock on a door led them to bust three men and recover thousands of dollars in stolen property — much of it swiped during valley area break and enters. “The (RCMP) street crew... more

• Crowder defends controversial politics
• Goverments stalling on treaty talks, say Crowder and HTG
• Three contend for NDP candidacy in new Cowichan electoral district

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Rigs, James added to Duncan's Scroll of Honour

Volunteers extraordinaire Rigs Sutton and the late Bob James were added to Duncan’s Scroll of Honour Monday. Council’s annual inaugural meeting in city hall chambers saw Cowichan Legion pillar and bingo caller Sutton, plus Duncan’s Lions Club member James, added to... more

• Santa Claus has come to town  
• Masson wins city's 2008 Perpetual Arts Trophy
• Choirs perform in downtown Duncan  

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United they stand

United They Stand: The theme of the Cowichan United Way 2008 fundraising campaign is “Going for the Goal." With your help the local organization is hoping to raise $350,000. “21 local beneficiary agencies receive direct funding from United Way;... more

• Parents caught in the middle (school)
• Memories come to light at CDH
• Trip TOPS up commitment to weight loss efforts

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An oil company bailout of automakers makes good sense

Dear editor Patrick Hrushowy’s column "Automakers deserve a bailout". The title is utter nonsense, but his resolve an excellent suggestion. It is doubtful oil companies would agree, but if shareholders could see personal benefits it would be far more logical than an... more

• Unacceptable budget leaves the opposition no choice
• Better future being mapped in Cowichan Bay
• Our democracy becoming a mockeracy

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Coalition an opportunity to give Canada its moral compass again

Dear editor A positive side to a coalition government is that it is a demonstration of how the party in power must be kept in check. As a former American, (who is a very proud, loyal Canadian citizen); it was frightening... more

• Harper has only his self to blame
• Two thirds of Canada did not want Harper
• Graffiti preferred to tacky billboard announcing your generosity

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Coalitions, minority governments a rarity in Canada

I've been reluctant to enter the blogosphere, but not because I doubt its value. My son Andrew has three blogs on the go, and the reaction he gets from them certainly proves to me the value of spreading opinions in... more

• It's time to go, Harper
• Why the Interurban won't work today
• Transport study was stacked against B.C.: critic

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