Island Woman magazine has 4 new writers
Throughout the ups and downs of the last two years one thing has remained constant, the strength, talent and diversity of Island women.
Throughout the ups and downs of the last two years one thing has remained constant, the strength, talent and diversity of Island women.
The United Nations writes……. “It represents the one day in the year when the whole world voices it opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted on some of our older generations.”
I was born in Nova Scotia. My father was in the Navy and we were moved back to Victoria in 1961. In August of 1962 my family was in a very serious car accident ,which changed our lives forever.
Older workers are not long-term employees. In fact, older workers are more loyal and stay longer than their younger counterparts. They stay with the same employer for an average of 15 years compared with the average four years workers in their 20’s and 30’s will provide. Older workers’ higher retention rates and loyalty can reduce…
I set up island Woman 2012 because I knew many talented women on the Island who loved to write. They produced beautiful articles and poems etc. but had no means of easily sharing or publishing them.
An award-winning bestseller by Chemainus journalist Warren Goulding is enjoying renewed interest more than 20 years after it was first published.
Project Rise offers training and work placements for people who have experienced homelessness – breaking down barriers to employment and community connection, and building confidence for the future.
David Warburton is currently the Managing Director for the Company at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB).
The Cowichan Craft Beer & Food Festival is returning to Chemainus on Saturday, Aug. 13 under the auspices of the Chemainus Business Improvement Association.
As more and more Islanders are finding ways to support local farmers, increase our food security and explore all the flavours produced in B.C., it was timely and rewarding to see the article “Support Island Farmers” featured in seniors101.ca’s January newsletter. I was raised on Quadra Island, where growing food, raising animals and harvesting from…