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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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Infrastructure, housing, UNDRIP will top agenda as local governments meet in Victoria next week
Members of local governments and First Nations are gathering in Victoria next week for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention.
B.C. Conservatives support federal bill to classify intimate partner killings as first-degree murder
B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder.
North Cowichan orders derelict properties on York Road cleaned up or torn down
North Cowichan Council is ordering the owners of three derelict buildings on York Road to clean up the sites or demolish the buildings.
“Please stop”: Eby says Alberta’s pipeline dream jeopardizes B.C. projects
Premier David Eby said Alberta’s push for a new pipeline is a threat to existing major projects in B.C.
Cowichan Valley transit strike ending
Unifor and Transdev have agreed to the provincial mediator’s upcoming recommendations, ending the months long Cowichan Valley transit strike - the longest in BC History.
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