Before the Widows’ Gardens Project came to southwestern Uganda, survival for a widow without access to land meant working literally from hand to mouth. On a good day, a single mother of four kids, say, would labour in fields owned by others for a daily ration of food to take home to cook for the evening meal.

Slide show and talk surrounding latest book

Do you have questions about recycling and waste diversion?

What kind of community event is all-ages, all-abilities friendly, promotes physical fitness and brings people together for fun?

Bargain hunters, gardeners and food aficionados — mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4, when the G.P. Vanier Explore program holds its annual Giant Garage Sale fundraising event from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.

The world may seem a little unsteady right now but there is one thing you can count on to put a smile on your face.

Online survey ongoing, open house May 2

Attention all gardeners: spring is finally here and it is time to get out in the garden.

Barbara Morningstar to speak at Stan Hagen Theatre May 2

Canada Day celebrations in Courtenay are just around the corner and preparations are underway.