Dine & Sip Cowichan: A Delicious Way to Support Local

Dine & Sip Cowichan: A Delicious Way to Support Local

From February 28 to March 23, Dine & Sip Cowichan invites you to savour the region’s best food and drink—all while strengthening our local economy. Restaurants, cafés, wineries, and breweries will showcase special menus, offering the perfect excuse to dine out and...
Regenerative Farming in Action: Lessons from Dave Semmelink

Regenerative Farming in Action: Lessons from Dave Semmelink

At the 2025 Islands Agriculture Show, January 31 & February 1, Dave Semmelink treated session participants to a very personal and very inspiring story about how he came to be an agroecological farmer in Canada. Surprisingly, a lot of his presentation related to...
Financial Profitability for Farmers

Financial Profitability for Farmers

The Islands Agricultural Show (IAS) returned to Cowichan on January 31 and February 1, 2025, despite challenging weather conditions. As the only agricultural trade show serving Vancouver Island’s farm and food community—and the second-largest agriculture show in...
Navigating Tariffs: What Cowichan Businesses Need to Know

Navigating Tariffs: What Cowichan Businesses Need to Know

The impending tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump—25% on most Canadian goods and 10% on Canadian energy exports—have set off alarm bells in business circles on both sides of the border. With 30 days until implementation, Canadian industries are scrambling...