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Robert Barron

Robert Barron

I have been in the newspaper business on and off since I was hired to be a reporter at a small weekly in northern Newfoundland, called the nor’wester, in 1987. I spent four years working alone in a satellite office in a mining and fishing community for that paper before deciding to throw the dice and head to British Columbia.

I took a break from writing and worked a number of jobs on Vancouver Island before I was hired as a reporter at the Nanaimo Daily News in 2000, where I worked for 16 years. I was then transferred to the Cowichan Valley Citizen in 2016 and have had the pleasure of working with our dedicated staff and community here ever since.

Phone
250-748-2666
Email
robert.barron@cowichanvalleycitizen.com

Recent Work by Robert

Duncan Farmers’ Market trying out night shopping

Duncan Farmers’ Market trying out night shopping

Market to open third Thursday evening of each month; June to November
Police release details of vehicle in fatal April 18 hit-and-run near Duncan

Police release details of vehicle in fatal April 18 hit-and-run near Duncan

Car is a 2011-2013 model Hyundai Elantra
Troubled Duncan-area apartment complex re-opens after structural issues fixed

Troubled Duncan-area apartment complex re-opens after structural issues fixed

Most residents of The Magdalena after deficiencies vacated most of the building in 2022
Duncan resident recommending new app to help deter credit-card fraud

Duncan resident recommending new app to help deter credit-card fraud

Janice Fraser scammed over Uber charges
CVRD to remove two transit shelters due to misuse

CVRD to remove two transit shelters due to misuse

District receiving complaints regarding alcohol and drug use, and unhoused people
Robert Barron column: Dealing with dementia difficult for everyone concerned

Robert Barron column: Dealing with dementia difficult for everyone concerned

It hurts when I see this lack of recognition from this tender-hearted and loving woman
Shawnigan rail petition organizer still optimistic, despite lack of commitment from feds

Shawnigan rail petition organizer still optimistic, despite lack of commitment from feds

Minister says transportation important, but offers no new funds for rail line
Premier visits Lake Cowichan to celebrate funding for new weir

Premier visits Lake Cowichan to celebrate funding for new weir

Provincial funding of $14 million for weir a “no brainer”, David Eby said
Town of Lake Cowichan looks for ways to encourage water safe sunscreens

Town of Lake Cowichan looks for ways to encourage water safe sunscreens

Some sunscreens harmful to environment
BC Hydro wants to move quickly with electrification over fossil fuels

BC Hydro wants to move quickly with electrification over fossil fuels

Moving away from fossil fuels to power infrastructure part of CleanBC Plan
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