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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

BC Ferries decision on Crofton ferry terminal expected early in 2025

BC Ferries decision on Crofton ferry terminal expected early in 2025

BC Ferries expects to make decision on how it will redevelop the Crofton ferry terminal early in the new year.
Cowichan Public Art Gallery looking for funding from CVRD

Cowichan Public Art Gallery looking for funding from CVRD

Planned to be the second largest art gallery in B.C.
Robert Barron column: Solutions needed fast for Chemainus River

Robert Barron column: Solutions needed fast for Chemainus River

Currently, the Halalt and the province are primarily responsible for the work on the river
B.C. Greens lay out forestry plans if elected

B.C. Greens lay out forestry plans if elected

B.C. Greens would put a stop to logging in-old growth forests
Setting up a housing corporation suggested for Cowichan region

Setting up a housing corporation suggested for Cowichan region

"The strategy is to explore the opportunities to scale up and increase capacity by looking at setting up a corporation here"
Vancouver Island mayors urge province to adopt The Village transitional housing model

Vancouver Island mayors urge province to adopt The Village transitional housing model

“The Village” model of transitional housing was developed in the City of Duncan
Robert Barron Column: Some people are pretty amazing

Robert Barron Column: Some people are pretty amazing

Sometimes you meet people that just really impress and amaze you
Coalition proposes 10-year homeless strategy for Cowichan region

Coalition proposes 10-year homeless strategy for Cowichan region

As of December, 2023, there were 423 people were identified as homeless or residing in shelters
Sculpture by renowned carver stolen from Cowichan Lake Education Centre

Sculpture by renowned carver stolen from Cowichan Lake Education Centre

Work taken on Sept. 15
Robert Barron column: 'Telegram' downsizing thought-provoking

Robert Barron column: 'Telegram' downsizing thought-provoking

I was astounded and dismayed by the loss of jobs and downsizing at the 'The Telegram'
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