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 a 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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City approves more than $150,000 in Permissive Tax Exemptions for 21 properties in Duncan
The City of Duncan has decided to forego $152,248 in taxes after it granted several Permissive Tax Exemptions.
Municipality of North Cowichan pushes to rezone CDH into recovery centre
Mayor Rob Douglas is hopeful the province and Island Health will see the benefits of rezoning CDH for a treatment facility.
Town of Lake Cowichan recognizes new Freeman of the Town
Lake Cowichan council has presented the top civic award (Freeman of the Town) to their former mayor Ross Forrest.
Duncan dog licensing fees to remain status quo, city to offer discounted incentives for future renewals
The City of Duncan is promoting licensing your pet by keeping fees status quo, but offering a reduced fare for those who pay in advance.
Duncan city council approves grant application to install six new dwellings for supportive housing
If an application to the Emergency Treatment Fund is approved the City of Duncan could get six new supportive dwellings
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP staff sergeant pleased with downward trend in crime
Crime in the Cowichan Valley is trending downward, but staff sergeant Ken Beard says there are still areas to improve.
BC Housing approves winter shelter funding in Cowichan Valley
Funding has been secured to allow for a 24/7 warming shelter at the Ramada Inn in Duncan.
North Cowichan proposes purchase of two land parcels near Donnay Drive
Two land parcels valued over $1 million needs to approved before the municipality can purchase 3.66 hectares.
Cowichan Hospital vehicle crash under investigation
Police say a 42-year-old woman was apprehended under the Mental Health Act after crashing through the emergency entrance at Cowichan District Hospital.
Evening crash causes damage to Cowichan District Hospital
Island Health says there is no foundational, or structural damage after a black SUV crashed through the main ER doors last night.
Central and Southern Vancouver Island brace for strong winds
Damaging winds are possible for central and southern Vancouver Island starting tonight.
North Cowichan investigates a strong, unified economic hub in community
A report will be tabled to North Cowichan council to investigate a new regional economic hub to bridge the City of Duncan and the municipality together.
Municipal and provincial governments ready to aid laid off workers from Chemainus sawmill
Provincial and municipal governments band together to provide relief for workers at Chemainus sawmill after being laid off since June.
North Cowichan council votes to move away from CVRD economic development service
The Municipality has decided not to continue with the CVRD's EDAC, but rather focus on municipal development.
Council may forego over $150,000 in permissive tax exemptions to 25 organizations
The city could be out over $150,000 if they grant permissive tax exemptions for close to 25 local organizations.
Early morning quake north of Saanich Inlet leaves no damage
Many say they felt the 5:30 a.m quake, but there has been no reports of damage or tsunami.
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City approves more than $150,000 in Permissive Tax Exemptions for 21 properties in Duncan
The City of Duncan has decided to forego $152,248 in taxes after it granted several Permissive Tax Exemptions.
Clocks “fall back” an hour this weekend as daylight time ends
Clocks are set to “fall back” across much of Canada this weekend, as daylight time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2.
The post Clocks “fall back” an hour this weekend as daylight time ends appeared first on AM 1150.
Municipality of North Cowichan pushes to rezone CDH into recovery centre
Mayor Rob Douglas is hopeful the province and Island Health will see the benefits of rezoning CDH for a treatment facility.
Town of Lake Cowichan recognizes new Freeman of the Town
Lake Cowichan council has presented the top civic award (Freeman of the Town) to their former mayor Ross Forrest.
B.C. Conservatives propose higher tax caps to offset municipal losses from pipeline assessment
Proposed legislation from the B.C. Conservatives would raise taxation rate caps for municipalities, which are bracing for a potentially major financial hit from upcoming assessment changes.
The post B.C. Conservatives propose higher tax caps to offset municipal losses from pipeline assessment appeared first on AM 1150.
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