Warren Goulding

Cowichan Green Community’s Judy Stafford is thrilled with the provincial grant that will help the organization open the reFRESH Cowichan Marketplace. (Citizen file)

Business notes: Cowichan food recovery project provides skills training, feeds community

Six local job seekers will gain work experience in business, marketing social enterprise and event planning while helping the Cowichan Green Community expand its food security programs.

Cowichan Green Community’s Judy Stafford is thrilled with the provincial grant that will help the organization open the reFRESH Cowichan Marketplace. (Citizen file)
Corry Belcourt of Veridis Plumbing & Heating says customers will be able to put their hands on all the latest products at the company’s new showroom at Whippletree Junction. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Cowichan Valley’s Veridis sets up in Whippletree

Corry Belcourt and his crew have left home.

Corry Belcourt of Veridis Plumbing & Heating says customers will be able to put their hands on all the latest products at the company’s new showroom at Whippletree Junction. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
The Best Western in Duncan took home the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Commercial Building Award for best renovation. (submitted)

Business notes: Cowichan entries take honours at Commercial Building Awards

The Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn in Duncan has turned some heads.

The Best Western in Duncan took home the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Commercial Building Award for best renovation. (submitted)
Dr. Jolene Benham uses the Velscope to do an oral cancer exam. (submitted)

Duncan dentists offering free oral cancer exam

Alderlea Dental Health will be holding an Oral Cancer Screening Day in Duncan on April 13.

Dr. Jolene Benham uses the Velscope to do an oral cancer exam. (submitted)
Laurie Stewart is the new GameSense advisor at Chances Cowichan. (submitted)

Business notes: BCLC introduces new GameSense advisor for Duncan

British Columbia Lottery Corporation, the Crown corporation responsible for commercial gaming in the province, has announced a new resource for the Cowichan Valley.

Laurie Stewart is the new GameSense advisor at Chances Cowichan. (submitted)
Chris Clarke of the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church presents a cheque to Debbie Bird of CWAV, funds raised from the premier of ‘A Just Society’. (submitted)

New documentary takes deep dive into world of Cowichan homeless, drug addicted

A Just Society ranks as one of film maker Nick Versteeg's most challenging

Chris Clarke of the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church presents a cheque to Debbie Bird of CWAV, funds raised from the premier of ‘A Just Society’. (submitted)
Dana Thorne is the Community Futures Cowichan Volunteer of the Year. (submitted)

Dana Thorne named Community Futures Cowichan Volunteer of the Year

Thorne has been volunteering with CFC since 2015 and is a member of its board of directors.

Dana Thorne is the Community Futures Cowichan Volunteer of the Year. (submitted)
Rick Martinson is stepping up For the Love of Nonprofits. (Alec Wheeler photo)

Business notes: Cowichan symposium For the Love of Nonprofits filling up fast

The Chamber has announced the addition of the Advisory Cafe

Rick Martinson is stepping up For the Love of Nonprofits. (Alec Wheeler photo)
Willie Chow (centre) shares his knowledge of the Hillcrest Chinese Cemetery with Hing Jang and Dr. Sylvester Chang. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Chuang reinforces longtime commitment to giving back with hospital, cemetery cheques

In between cheque presentations, Chuang talked about his humble beginnings in China.

Willie Chow (centre) shares his knowledge of the Hillcrest Chinese Cemetery with Hing Jang and Dr. Sylvester Chang. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
Habitat for Humanity director Bill Anderson, assistant manager Lena Smith and executive director Marcel Aubin cut the cake to celebrate the first anniversary of ReStore’s Duncan location. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Business notes: Habitat for Humanity celebrates first year in Duncan

The organization recently marked the first-year anniversary of the opening of its ReStore outlet

Habitat for Humanity director Bill Anderson, assistant manager Lena Smith and executive director Marcel Aubin cut the cake to celebrate the first anniversary of ReStore’s Duncan location. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
Cynthia Lockrey, Caroll Taiji, Amy Melmock, Cathy Robertson and Alec Wheeler are the driving forces behind For the Love of Nonprofits, a one-day symposium taking place in April. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

New symposium in Cowichan will focus on non-profit sector

For the Love of Nonprofits is the only event of its kind on Vancouver Island

Cynthia Lockrey, Caroll Taiji, Amy Melmock, Cathy Robertson and Alec Wheeler are the driving forces behind For the Love of Nonprofits, a one-day symposium taking place in April. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
Bill Jahelka of Western Canada Marine Response Corporation outlined the enhancements that are being put in place to deal with oil spills on the West Coast. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Oil spill response takes centre stage at Duncan Cowichan Chamber luncheon

"We're here to respond to oil spills."

Bill Jahelka of Western Canada Marine Response Corporation outlined the enhancements that are being put in place to deal with oil spills on the West Coast. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
Warren Goulding column: Letter to the editor was unfair

Warren Goulding column: Letter to the editor was unfair

I'm always impressed with the volume of letters to the editor that we receive here at the Cowichan Citizen.

Warren Goulding column: Letter to the editor was unfair
Warren Goulding, Arlene Robinson, Moe Vesey and Denise McArthur chat about what makes a good press release. (submitted)

Business notes: Building relationships key in business and life

A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity of speaking to Networking for Non-Profits Cowichan.

Warren Goulding, Arlene Robinson, Moe Vesey and Denise McArthur chat about what makes a good press release. (submitted)
Josephine Joe, Helen Joe, Elizabeth Louie, and Donna Louie survey posters of their missing relatives as they prepare for the annual Walk for Missing and Murdered Men, Women and Children. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Missing and murdered men, women and children spur annual walk in Cowichan

For Jones, it's important work and it's personal.

Josephine Joe, Helen Joe, Elizabeth Louie, and Donna Louie survey posters of their missing relatives as they prepare for the annual Walk for Missing and Murdered Men, Women and Children. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
The second Chamber Mixer of the year, this one at The Old Farm Market takes place Thursday, Feb. 7. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Old Farm Market to host Cowichan Chamber Mixer on Feb. 7

Watch for Dine Cowichan coming up in February

The second Chamber Mixer of the year, this one at The Old Farm Market takes place Thursday, Feb. 7. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
Elly Ruge grew up in the automotive world and she’s definitely firing on all cylinders these days as the owner of Cowichan Auto Repair. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Cowichan Auto Repair brings home Vancouver Island Business Excellence Award

Elly Ruge grew up in the automotive world and she's definitely firing on all cylinders

Elly Ruge grew up in the automotive world and she’s definitely firing on all cylinders these days as the owner of Cowichan Auto Repair. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
Blue Grouse is giving people the chance to come and learn how to prune grape vines in a free session Feb. 2. (Citizen file)

Business notes: Island Savings partners with Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce

Executive director Sonja Nagel says the Chamber is thrilled to have Island Savings as a partner.

Blue Grouse is giving people the chance to come and learn how to prune grape vines in a free session Feb. 2. (Citizen file)
Don Hatton of Hatton Insurance and Aaron Sutherland of the Insurance Bureau of Canada talk insurance at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon. (Photo by Warren Goulding)

Insurance Bureau VP touts advantages of private sector auto insurance to Cowichan crowd

B.C.'s insurance system is badly flawed and about to get worse: Insurance Bureau of Canada.

Don Hatton of Hatton Insurance and Aaron Sutherland of the Insurance Bureau of Canada talk insurance at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon. (Photo by Warren Goulding)
Duncan mayor Michelle Staples joins a group of community leaders to see what Will Arnold of Experience Cycling faces on his daily needle and garbage pickup route. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Will Arnold spearheads drive to clean up Duncan neighbourhood

Will Arnold offers a grim assessment of the community he has fallen in love with.

Duncan mayor Michelle Staples joins a group of community leaders to see what Will Arnold of Experience Cycling faces on his daily needle and garbage pickup route. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)