HEALTH Diaries show the disastrous extent of the ‘Anne of Green Gables’ author’s addiction to prescription drugs, as well as parallels to our modern-day opioid crisis By Alanna Mitchell February 12, 2020 Lucy Read more… The post Lucy Maud Montgomery’s agonizing drug addiction first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingAuthor: Richard Hughes
Cowichan Conversations: As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, CVRD Board and Committee meetings are being held electronically.
The CVRD has decided to ‘Allow’ up to 5 citizens who may pre-register to join the meeting to participate in Public Input Period or Question Period. Create an Account – Increase your productivity, customize your Read more… The post As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, CVRD Board and Committee
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Province fears variants could rejuvenate and change the pandemic
Over the weekend, 12 more cases of the UK or South Africa variant were detected in BC. So far health officials have confirmed 25 cases of the UK variant B117—including 4 in Island Health Read more… The post Province fears variants could rejuvenate and change the pandemic first appeared on
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: I Talked to the Cassandra of the Internet Age
The internet rewired our brains. He predicted it would. By Charlie Warzel Mr. Warzel is an Opinion writer at large. Feb. 4, 2021 Credit…Alex Kiesling Michael Goldhaber is the internet prophet you’ve Read more… The post I Talked to the Cassandra of the Internet Age first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: test
1234 The post test first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Spring is on the way for the Island
I know it is a little early to be hailing the arrival of spring. The days are getting longer, the birds are starting to sing again, and the air just seems to have the hint Read more… The post Spring is on the way for the Island first appeared on
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: North Cowichan releases list of 12 recommended appointees to new Environmental Advisory Committe
But Muni refuses to provide their bios By Larry Pynn North Cowichan has publicly released a list of 12 individuals recommended for appointment to a new Environmental Advisory Committee — but won’t divulge any Read more… The post North Cowichan releases list of 12 recommended appointees to new Environmental Advisory
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: We’ve run out the clock — and Trudeau’s climate accountability bill isn’t enough
Originally published by the National Observer. We’ve got Canada’s leading progressive opinion writers. You can get them, too. By Seth Klein | Opinion, Politics | January 15th 2021 Justin Trudeau’s long-awaited bill seeking to Read more… The post We’ve run out the clock — and Trudeau’s climate accountability bill isn’t
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Art News-Cowichan Valley Arts Council
Jan.8, 2021 Start a new habit Unlike those other New Year’s resolutions that mean depriving yourself, promising to either make art or at least view it regularly can be quite satisfying. Our new show Read more… The post Art News-Cowichan Valley Arts Council first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Michael Moore On the Attempted Insurrection
The post Michael Moore On the Attempted Insurrection first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Assange Revealed Mass Human Rights By The US In Iraq
THE CANADA FILES Press Forward board of directors member Rachel Pulfer refused to resist persecution of Julian Assange, as JHR executive director. Julian Assange-Photo Credit: (NBC News/Google Images) Written by: Aidan Jonah Read more… The post Assange Revealed Mass Human Rights By The US In Iraq first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: We Love Our Community-So we wear masks to keep you safe
The post We Love Our Community-So we wear masks to keep you safe first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Monumental arbutus another reason to appreciate the Six Mountains
Ask North Cowichan residents to name their favourite tree, and arbutus would be right up there. The Six Mountains are blessed with an abundance of them and I believe we also boast some of the Read more… The post Monumental arbutus another reason to appreciate the Six Mountains first appeared
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Why Site C Construction Should Stop Today
ANALYSIS | Energy | BC Politics | Environment Why Site C Construction Should Stop Today The BC government has failed in its oversight role, say a former BC Hydro CEO and a veteran dam Read more… The post Why Site C Construction Should Stop Today first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Golden daze: 50 years on from the Summer of Love
I never did make it down to Haight-Ashbury during the ‘Summer of Love’, but living in Vancouver and the North Shore was pretty cool. I have warm memories of that mid 60’s to mid 70’s Read more… The post Golden daze: 50 years on from the Summer of Love first
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Ombudsperson office investigates ‘secrecy’ complaint against North Cowichan
Originally published by https://sixmountains.ca Closed Working Group meetings at issue By Larry Pynn The provincial Office of the Ombudsperson has launched an investigation into a complaint by sixmountains.ca over secrecy involving North Cowichan’s public consultation Read more… The post Ombudsperson office investigates ‘secrecy’ complaint against North Cowichan first appeared on
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Anti Masker Escorted Off Plane -Passengers Cheer
Originally Published by Now This Politics ? The post Anti Masker Escorted Off Plane -Passengers Cheer first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Canucks cut ties with anthem singer Mark Donnelly over plan to sing at anti-mask rally
Originally published by the Vancouver Province Donnelly confirmed to Postmedia that he will be singing at the controversial event By Harrison Mooney Publishing date: Dec 05, 2020 You never know where Donnelly will pop up Read more… The post Canucks cut ties with anthem singer Mark Donnelly over plan to
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: John Horgan’s Ride in the Premier’s Chair
Premier John Horgan has earned respect and support from BC voters putting him at the top of the hill for Canadian premiers. His leadership with the Covid-19 via Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Read more… The post John Horgan’s Ride in the Premier’s Chair first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Canada’s Inability To Produce Covid Vaccines Is A Wakeup Call
Why Canada can’t make its own COVID-19 vaccine — and how to ‘fix’ the problem before the next pandemic By Alex Boyd Calgary Bureau Wed., Nov. 25, 2020 updateArticle was Read more… The post Canada’s Inability To Produce Covid Vaccines Is A Wakeup Call first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue reading