North Cowichan RCMP say they have a lead on the car that killed a woman who was struck at the intersection of Beverly Avenue and Green Road.  The incident occurred on Apr. 18 at approximately 9:50 p.m. after a woman was stuck dead by a vehicle which closed the intersection...

The CVRD is seeking your input in a new survey on the future of business in the Cowichan Valley.  The project will assess the economic outlook for the valley and identify opportunities to build a stronger local economy.  There are two surveys, one for business and one for the public, both...

The health authority responsible for First Nations in BC has won an award for good governance. The First Nations Health Authority provides health and wellness services to more than 200 First Nations communities across BC. Its goal is to reduce service gaps and promote culturally safe practices for Indigenous patients...

A new round of climate action funding encourages local governments to attempt larger projects. The province announced earlier this week that they will provide nearly $72 million through the Local Government Climate Action Program, a program aiming to help local communities lower emissions, turn to clean-energy sources and prepare for...

A Vancouver Island man has received the highest recognition in the country for bravery. Nick Rivers with Arrowsmith Search and Rescue received the Governor General’s Decoration for Bravery on Saturday night. CHEK News reports the award was for his actions in December 2020, when he rescued a man from a...

Coastal communities will get to resume talks with BC Ferries members next month. The ferry line says Ferry Advisory Committees will restart engagement so they can start tackling ideas and requests from ferry users across the coast. Vice-president of public affairs and marketing Lindsay Mathews says while it's important to review...