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Inquest jury recommends more ERT officers for Vancouver Island
A coroner's inquest into the death of a man at the ferry terminal in Departure Bay is calling for more advanced care paramedics and ERT officers when police are...
‘Bomb cyclone’ hits Vancouver Island this afternoon, strong winds and power outages expected
The Cowichan Valley is battening down the hatches for an incoming storm with wind forecast from 90 to 100 km/h. The town of Ladysmith urged the public to be prepared...
A Duncan man fined $6000 for not following burning regulations
A Duncan man has been fined $6000 for violating open burning regulations in 2023. Peter Morris was caught burning tree parts and other debris while clearing a property he was...
Cowichan Valley teen gets a chance to see her dream artist perform in Vancouver
A Duncan teen will be able to see her dream artist perform in Vancouver thanks to an Island foundation. The “Help Fill a Dream” foundation will send 18-year-old Kayla Dosen...
Cowichan Tribes Council to replace outgoing Toporowski
Cowichan Tribes Chief and Council has accepted the resignation of former councillor Debra Toporowski and will begin the search for a replacement.“I have had the pleasure of working with...
BC Ferries warns of sailing cancelations ahead of windstorm
According to BC Ferries, a severe weather forecast for high winds in the Strait of Georgia from Environment Canada may result in cancelled sailings. They say that sailings from Departure...
Duncan mayor Michelle Staples named chair of Island Coastal Economic Trust
The Island Coastal Economic Trust has appointed a familiar face from the Cowichan Valley to be its chair. The trust has appointed Duncan Mayor Michelle Staples to chair the trust...
CVRD seeks feedback on Ag zoning in electoral districts
There’s still time to share your thoughts on Agriculture Zoning in the CVRD electoral areas. The CVRD is running an online survey to gather feedback for developing a new region-wide...
RCMP investigate fatal weekend collision near Duncan
An investigation into a fatal head-on collision this weekend is in the early stages according to the North Cowichan...
Nourish Cowichan brought in to help support Port Alberni and Ucluelet school food programs
Nourish Cowichan is partnering with another Vancouver Island school food program to bring more healthy meals to kids. Nourish announced...
‘Beyond Overwhelmed’: Nourish Cowichan gets new mobile pantry truck
It was a well-orchestrated surprise yesterday as a local business unveiled a large donation to Nourish Cowichan. “Beyond Overwhelmed”, that’s...
Food Banks Canada releases 2024 Hunger Count, advocates for ‘rebuilding Canada’s social safety net’
Food Banks Canada released a report highlighting the growing need for new legislation to help Canadians make ends meet. They...
Environment Canada warns of high winds and possible power outages tonight
Environment and Climate Change Canada says to be ready for high winds that may cause damage tonight. They say a...
Social Planning Cowichan hosts Family Planting Day at Skutz Falls
You can help plant Cedar trees this weekend at Skutz Falls all you need is a shovel.Social Planning Cowichan...
CVRD announces new location of emergency warming centre
Ahead of the cold weather season, the CVRD has announced it has secured a new location for an emergency...
Yearly vaccinations for COVID-19 and Influenza open across B.C.
The province says updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines are available throughout B.C. at over 1,300 pharmacies, health authority clinics...
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Heavy smoke expected across B.C. as wildfire season rages on
British Columbia wildfire officials say late-season heat waves and heavy smoke are signalling a longer and more challenging wildfire season extending into the fall.
Hope remains that pumps not necessary to maintain Cowichan River
With the arrival of September it's still uncertain whether pumps will be needed to ensure the water level in the Cowichan River will remain adequate for fish and other aquatic life.
No critical injuries after incident with B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter
Officials said there were no critical injuries after a B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter made a “forced landing” near Pemberton late Wednesday morning.
Union, industry leaders push for Canadian-built ferries as summit wraps
The head of a union representing close to 5,000 ferry workers in British Columbia says he is optimistic about the future of shipbuilding in the province after attending this week’s “Made in Canada” summit.
Smoke and heat blanket B.C. as late-summer heat records fall
Smoke and high temperatures are settling over large parts of British Columbia, just a week after the last record-breaking heat wave.
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