A quick walk up to the bookstore had an intellectual rabbit hole, which I have not indulged: a protest in front of the #CVRD building in downtown #DuncanBC.

Does anyone on #VancouverIsland have an idea what is being protested? a number of signs about government over-reach, and 'vote no!'

#BCPoli #BC #VI #CowichanValley

It's that time of year when the official #flower of #britishcolumbia (which is actually a tree) puts on a show. This particular tree that sits beside the #Chemainus baseball athletic park is one of the nicest ones I know of in the #CowichanValley so I also make a point of visiting it each spring.

#cowichan #vancouverIsland #naturephotography #trees

Cowichan Valley's controversial bylaw updates may be put on pause
After two weeks of public outcry, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) board of directors will vote on whether to take a pause on a proposed bylaw consolidation that has some residents in rural communities up in arms.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cowichan-valley-bylaw-pause-9.7164796?cmp=rss

Figured I should add our retail store here in #Chemainus to my profile which I just did. Here is our about page for the shop that along with my wife we have operated here in #CowichanValley for the last 11 years. We work hard to give the residents a local option for clothing and footwear without having to leave town or head to one of the big faceless online corporate outlets.

#smallbusiness #supportlocal #vancouverIsland

https://beyondtheusual.ca/about-us/

Canada T-Shirt and Hoodie Company | West Coast Lifestyle

Beyond The Usual is a Canada t-shirt and hoodie company located on Vancouver Island, offering west coast lifestyle graphic t-shirts and quality products.

Beyond The Usual

A #throwbackthursday to this wonderful hike on Maple Mountain in the #cowichanValley almost 10 years ago with friends. It was a perfect spring day and the vibrancy of the green moss on the coastal slopes of the mountain was magical.

#mosstodon #cowichan #vancouverIsland #hiking #naturephotography #britishColumbia

#seawednesday
Crofton Federal Wharf at sunrise
Osborne Bay - North Cowichan
Quw'utsun Traditional Territory

#cowichanValley #VancouverIsland
#SalishSea #BritishColumbia #Canada

Council Matters for April 1, 2026
🌲 Municipality of North Cowichan
Council met for just over half an hour during our Regular Council meeting on April 1, 2026. Here is the Mayor's report and council meeting recap.

#VancouverIsland #CowichanValley #northcowichan #localgovt #bcpoli

https://www.northcowichan.ca/news/council-matters-april-1-2026

Council Matters for April 1, 2026 | Municipality of North Cowichan

Municipality of North Cowichan
Fun Cowichan Valley Bike Rides for Fall - Mindful Explorer

Fall is a beautiful time to get outside and enjoy the season. Here are 3 suggestions for a fun day with these Cowichan Valley bike rides.

Mindful Explorer
@Oaktag just told me about #mosstodon as a good source of outdoor images to check out here on Mastadon. The only appropriate thing to do would be to post one of my favourite photos I took here in the #cowichanValley of what one thinks of when you think of rain season on the #westcoast of #britishcolumbia on #vancouverIsland

West Coast Life ☀️
Mt. Tzouhalem (Pi'paam) looking across Genoa Bay to Salt Spring Island at sunrise.

#CowichanValley #vancouverIsland
#Britishcolumbia #canada