Temporary doors have been set up after a black SUV crashed into Cowichan District Hospital's ER last night. Photo credit: Justin Baumgardner, VistaRadio
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Temporary closures planned for Cowichan District Hospital emergency department entrance Oct. 30 and Nov. 3

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

The entrance to the emergency department at Cowichan District Hospital will be closed for a few days to allow repairs.

A statement from Island Health said the entrance will be temporarily closed on Oct. 30 and Nov. 3 to allow the repairs to occur.

The emergency department will remain open while work is ongoing and will be accessible via the hospital’s main entrance.

Signage and additional staff will be on hand to direct people to the emergency department.

The closure follows an incident last weekend when a vehicle drove through the emergency-department entrance.

Evening crash causes damage to Cowichan District Hospital  : My Cowichan Valley Now

That incident is being investigated by North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP.

Cowichan Hospital vehicle crash under investigation  : My Cowichan Valley Now

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
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.

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