Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner is a local reporter in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, and is based in Duncan. He has worked in radio for over three years, with all of them in British Columbia.He was previously at 91.7 Coast FM in Nanaimo and also has shows on 95.7 Coast FM, and the weekend show on 89.7 Sun FM.When he is not on the air, he can be found travelling the island and enjoying everything that beautiful British Columbia has to offer.
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomes new recovery centre in North CowichanÂ
A new recovery centre in North Cowichan was welcomed by dignitaries and supporters at an event yesterday (Sept. 12) on Norcross Road.
Herd Road re-opens to public traffic after months of constructionÂ
Herd Road is going to be ready to open to traffic starting on Sept. 16.
Ladysmith residents sweepingly approve of Spring Clean-Up serviceÂ
Half of respondents approved of the Town of Ladysmith's handling of the Spring Clean-Up program.
City of Duncan to explore funding options for proposed Cairnsmore RoundaboutÂ
An application is being put forward for $2.1 million to fund a new roundabout in Duncan.
Cowichan Valley SD79 weighs in on transit strikeÂ
Cowichan Valley school district offers their insight into the transit strike, saying it's having a severe impact on education and resources.
Cowichan Hospital architect wins $10,000 during CDHF golf fundraiserÂ
An architect for the Cowichan District Hospital has won $10,000 after hitting a hole-in-on at a CDHF fundraiser.
Recovery services expand in North CowichanÂ
A community partnership has been established to bring more recovery spaces to the Cowichan Valley and aid in addictions recovery.
Municipality of North Cowichan to mull over applications for permissive tax exemptionsÂ
Municipality of North Cowichan staff says approving permissive tax exemptions will put a strain on the budget.
Special mediator appointed to resolve Cowichan Valley transit strikeÂ
The province has stepped in and appointed a special mediator to help resolve the transit strike and get the Cowichan Valley moving again.
CBABC installs Cowichan Valley lawyer as presidentÂ
Patricia Blair is making legal representation for everyone a priority, regardless of income or geography.
Wildfire sparks west of NanaimoÂ
A new wildfire west of Nanaimo has sparked but is less than a hectare in size.
Lake Cowichan medical clinic halted after zoning amendments voted downÂ
Lake Cowichan council will revisit plans to have a medical clinic operate after they voted down a rezoning bylaw.
Water testing in Quamichan Lake gets green light from provinceÂ
Three aerators will be deployed into Quamichan Lake to test the level of oxygen.
Economic Development Cowichan offers insight into AI and profitabilityÂ
Courses to help businesses in the Cowichan Valley adapt to technology and Artificial Intelligence will help boost the economy and shape the future
Province urges parties to negotiate and end Cowichan Valley transit strikeÂ
Minister of Labour Jennifer Whiteside is calling on all parties involved with the transit strike in the Cowichan Valley to find a resolution quickly.
BC Ferries proposes stable fares and savings to clients thanks to low fuel pricesÂ
BC Ferries has submitted a proposal to the Ferry Commissioner to reduce fuel prices and transfer savings to the consumer through lower fares.,
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B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder.Â
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.Â
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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