An enjoyable ‘active’ time was had by all who attended this year’s annual Nanaimo, Duncan and District Labour Council Labour Day picnic at Transfer Beach in Ladysmith. Labour union reps and their members + a healthy number of federal, provincial, regional and local government representatives and candidates were present for the celebration of this important…

REVOLVE Cowichan held their last gathering of the season in Duncan’s Centennial Park on Sunday. The gathering, which featured homemade pizza – fresh from the park’s wood-fired cob oven – included a great discussion about the upcoming general local election. A number of new and incumbent candidates were in attendance to listen. REVOLVE Cowichan began…

Spent the morning on the side of the road in Chemainus talking politics and selling corn with Don Allingham. Don and I are members of North Cowichan’s Agricultural Advisory Committee – which apparently has become a hotbed for political activism in the Valley ✊ #anotherroadsideattraction #knowyourfarmer #localfood View this post on Instagram

This week I submitted my nomination papers as we begin the process of campaigning and actively engaging with the community ahead of the October 17 municipal election. Thank you to all those who have contributed, supported and signed off on my candidacy. One of the distinct pleasures of standing for office is that through the…

This week began with the sad but not unexpected news of the passing of the acclaimed poet, novelist, essayist, farmer and teacher, Wendell Berry. Wendell was deep and challenging thinker and writer, uncompromising in his beliefs and values, cranky, funny – his laugh would light up a room – generous with his thoughts (he wrote…

Out with the dogs enjoying one of our #communityassets. Our municipal forest reserve is such a unique and important part of our community. We all benefit from its careful stewardship. #northcowichan A post shared by Derek Masselink (@derekmasselink)