B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

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Lake Cowichan fire chief retiring after 48 years

Lake Cowichan Fire Chief Doug Knott is retiring after 48 years with the department, including 17 years as chief.
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Wylie Henderson

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Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

Sage Daniels

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Sage is a news reporter based in Campbell River, B.C. He went to college for Radio Broadcasting in Toronto, where he worked in his college news room. When Sage isn't in his office, he's likely in the bush or playing his bass guitar. You can reach Sage at (250) 286-4997 or sdaniels@vistaradio.ca.

Tyler Hay

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Tyler has been back and forth between Vancouver Island and Alberta during his career in journalism. He first joined Vista Radio in Lethbridge, Alberta after working as an editor in Ladysmith and Parksville. Now he is back on the Island to settle and is based out of Nanaimo writing about local politics. When not writing, he is busy sailing, riding motorcycles and fixing things in his shop.

Emily Joveski

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Emily is the provincial news reporter for Vista Radio, based in Victoria, B.C. She has worked in radio for more than a decade, and was previously on the airwaves as a broadcaster for The Canadian Press in Toronto.

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Working smoke alarms could score Comox Valley residents free Domino’s pizza

Domino’s Pizza is teaming up with the Courtenay and Comox fire departments for Fire Prevention Week, offering some residents with working smoke alarms the chance to get their pizza for free.

Terry Fox Run returns to Evans Park Sunday

The legacy of Terry Fox will be honoured Sunday with the 46th annual Terry Fox Run in communities across the country, including the Cowichan Valley.

Cowichan Valley Youth Services receives $15,000 grant

A Cowichan Valley-based organization is receiving $15,000 from the Tru Charitable Foundation.

BC SPCA unveils new animal behaviour centre in North Cowichan

The Vancouver Island Animal Behaviour Centre is set to open this fall and will provide specialized behavioural treatment for vulnerable animals, including dogs, cats and small animals such as rabbits.

Everybody out of the pool, Cowichan Aquatic Centre to close for maintenance

The Cowichan Aquatic Centre will be closed for annual maintenance from Sept. 5-27.

Bargaining breaks down between Cowichan Valley Citizen workers and Black Press: Union

The union representing employees at the Cowichan Valley Citizen newspaper says bargaining with Black Press has broken down and two employees have resigned amid the labour dispute.
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Enforcement campaign focuses on drivers adjusting to road conditions

October is the BC Association of Chiefs of Police Drive Relative to Conditions campaign, and police are reminding drivers to slow down when conditions deteriorate.

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