A new series of bike races has come to Vancouver Island. The Mosaic Gravel Series is the brainchild of Jon Watkins of Panache Cycling Sports, a former elite cyclist racer who turned his attention to hosting various races, including the Robert Cameron Law Cycling Series and the Canadian National Masters Cycling Championships. “After the success he had starting and building the Burnt Bridge Classic in Duncan over the past five years, Jon has since expanded to a Nanaimo (Nanaimo Unpaved) event and, for the first time in 2024, the Campbell River event,” said Trevor Dalton of...… A new series of bike races has come to Vancouver Island. The Mosaic Gravel Series is the brainchild of Jon Watkins of Panache Cycling Sports, a former elite cyclist racer who turned his attention to hosting various races, including the Robert Cameron Law Cycling Series and the Canadian National Masters Cycling Championships. “After the success he had starting and building the Burnt Bridge Classic in Duncan over the past five years, Jon has since expanded to a Nanaimo (Nanaimo Unpaved) event and, for the first time in 2024, the Campbell River event,” said Trevor Dalton of...WW…

Powell River’s name currently reflect a man whose main goal was to assimilate Indigenous people It was first in May 2021 that the idea for Powell River to change its name was brought forward to city officials in the coastal B.C. community. What followed, however, were bureaucratic delays and heightened tension among residents, leaving some wondering if their recommendations toward reconciliation becoming more than just words would ever actually become reality. For Harmony Johnson, changing the name of the community she is from – which currently reflects a man whose main goal was to...…Powell River’s name currently reflect a man whose main goal was to assimilate Indigenous people It was first in May 2021 that the idea for Powell River to change its name was brought forward to city officials in the coastal B.C. community. What followed, however, were bureaucratic delays and heightened tension among residents, leaving some wondering if their recommendations toward reconciliation becoming more than just words would ever actually become reality. For Harmony Johnson, changing the name of the community she is from – which currently reflects a man whose main goal was to...WW…

Spring is the start of gardening season in Canada. Whether you are planning to plant a garden this year or spend the day at an immaculately groomed public garden, this is the time to watch as the plants grow. Or, for those who choose to participate, World Naked Gardening Day is held on the first Saturday of May each year. How much do you know about gardens and gardening? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions. Good luck. READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about democracy? READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada’s growing population? READ ALSO: QUIZ: A...… Spring is the start of gardening season in Canada. Whether you are planning to plant a garden this year or spend the day at an immaculately groomed public garden, this is the time to watch as the plants grow. Or, for those who choose to participate, World Naked Gardening Day is held on the first Saturday of May each year. How much do you know about gardens and gardening? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions. Good luck. READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about democracy? READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada’s growing population? READ ALSO: QUIZ: A...WW…

By Mary Lowther While most of us observe the arrival of spring by pulling out our gardening clothes there are some who believe we should be taking them off! In 2005, Mark Storey, editor of Nude and Natural magazine, joined permaculturalist Jacob Gabriel to designate the first Saturday of May as World Naked Gardening Day in order to stimulate interest in agriculture. While this septuagenarian approves in general of any attempt to increase public involvement in food production, she suspects this initiative will appeal mostly to adolescent males. Naked gardening doesn’t appeal to me...… By Mary Lowther While most of us observe the arrival of spring by pulling out our gardening clothes there are some who believe we should be taking them off! In 2005, Mark Storey, editor of Nude and Natural magazine, joined permaculturalist Jacob Gabriel to designate the first Saturday of May as World Naked Gardening Day in order to stimulate interest in agriculture. While this septuagenarian approves in general of any attempt to increase public involvement in food production, she suspects this initiative will appeal mostly to adolescent males. Naked gardening doesn’t appeal to me...WW…

The Crew continued their winning ways in one of just two CWFL games this past weekend at McAdam Park. Against the Law in a wet and slippery game, Taylor Hendricks rallied for 19 points and two sacks while Janelle Mould put up 12 points and an interception for the winners, who took the contest 34-12 despite the best efforts of the Megan Newton along with Brin Piper, who were two of three outstanding players for the Law. Law quarterback Jaimie Olson led the team. “Her run threat gave the game its excitement as she seemed at times to run and move the ball at will,” the CWFL’s Chris...… The Crew continued their winning ways in one of just two CWFL games this past weekend at McAdam Park. Against the Law in a wet and slippery game, Taylor Hendricks rallied for 19 points and two sacks while Janelle Mould put up 12 points and an interception for the winners, who took the contest 34-12 despite the best efforts of the Megan Newton along with Brin Piper, who were two of three outstanding players for the Law. Law quarterback Jaimie Olson led the team. “Her run threat gave the game its excitement as she seemed at times to run and move the ball at will,” the CWFL’s Chris...WW…