Feb 2025
Flying Fingers on Denman Island – Feb. 2025
A history of the Denman Island Lace Club which was started in 1919 by Elsie Spencer. It was the first ... Read more
February 2, 2025
Jan 2025
Caroline’s Choice – Jan. 2025
Caroline Sutton aged 17 of Hornby Island married Charles McFarlane aged 60 of Denman Island in 1894. This article seeks ... Read more
January 2, 2025
Dec 2024
A potpurri of yesterdays on Denman Island – Dec.2024
A selection of 15 short news items culled from B.C. newspapers concerning events on Denman Island, 1894 – 1956. Shipwreck, ... Read more
December 2, 2024
Nov 2024
The Land That Settlers Chose : an Unacknowledged Heritage- Nov. 2024
When Settlers first arrived in this area much of the most favourable land for settlement was land that had been ... Read more
November 2, 2024
Oct 2024
A Contentious Annual Event from Denman’s Past – Oct. 2024
The history of the Denman Island Oyster Festival 1971 – 1979. Shucking, dancing, drinking, and police.
October 2, 2024
Sept 2024
Central Park – The Back Story – Sept. 2024
The history of Central Park from 1888 and Robt. Dunsmuir, to 2005 and the Denman Conservancy Association’s purchase of the ... Read more
September 2, 2024
July 2024
The “Guesthouse” on Denman Road – July 2024
The Denman Island Guesthouse and Earth Club Factory run by Sheldon Rempel and Donna Wooley occupies a pioneer house once ... Read more
July 2, 2024
June 2024
Denman’s Awkward Relationship With Tourism – June 2024
As far back as 1971 Denman has been questioning the need for the development of tourist facilities. Denman has opposed ... Read more
June 2, 2024
May 2024
Denman Votes “No” to Library – May 2024
The Denman Island Women’s Institute created the first Denman Island library in 1920, withtravelling library services and books located in ... Read more
May 2, 2024
April 2024
Denman Islanders Respond to Distant Atrocities – April 2024
.A reprint of communications with Shell International concerning the refusal of monies given to the Denman Conservancy Association (DCA) by ... Read more
April 2, 2024
