For over 35 years, Duncan-based mechanic Kroffat Brake & Wheel has provided quality service to vehicles and drivers in the Cowichan Valley. But Kroffat cares about much more than solving mechanical problems; they’re committed to creating positive change in the community by supporting local organizations. Each year, Kroffat chooses three charitable organizations for their Annual […]

Cowichan Hospice, along with Kwun’atsustul Counselling and other community partners, are facilitating a free 2-day workshop to acknowledge and explore grief as a community. On June 14 and 15, community members are invited to join others and strengthen their capacity to support one another. The workshop takes place from 9:30am – 3:30pm at Quw’utsun Cultural […]

Written by John Kennedy Saynor. Originally published by Arborcare Bereavement Resources. © Genesis Bereavement Resources, 1998.   This winter I took my annual winter vacation. I actually began to plan this vacation last summer. It seemed odd planning a winter vacation while I was still basking in the sun and heat, but in anticipation of […]

The Cowichan community is lucky. Supporters of Cowichan Hospice are thoughtful individuals who understand the importance of holistic end-of-life care and are committed to building a more compassionate future. Often people think about contributing to the causes they care about with monthly donations or volunteering time, but there is a growing number of people who […]

  Victoria Cecchini who volunteered for Hospice in past years and describes her experiences as ‘sacred’, is excited to be able to support us in a new and creative way through her photography. “The photographs remind people of their natural beauty and bring peace.” You’re invited to take a walk through her botanical garden of […]