Josh Winquist
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Early morning crash claims
A single vehicle accident in Cedar has claimed the life of a Nanaimo man.It happened shortly after 8:00 this morning on Gordon Road near the Duke Point Highway.Cst. Gary...
Cowichan Tribes sisters bring youth confrence to town
What started as vision for two Cowichan Tribes sisters has blossomed into a reality.Sarah-Ann and Angelina Rice-Louis have organized a three-day Youth Empowerment Conference scheduled for May 23, 24, and...
BCTF prepares for "Stage 2" job action
The BC Teachers’ Federation is ramping up its job action.  BCTF President Jim Iker told a Vancouver news conference that, after extending an olive branch by backing away from a...
Health care workers reach tentative deal
The majority of health care workers in B.C. have been without a contract since March 31, 2014, but that could change as soon as next week.The multi-union Facilities Bargaining Association...
Amber Alert cancelled
The Amber Alert for two missing sisters from Vulcan, Alberta has been cancelled.With the assistance of public tips and information, police were able to locate them in Boston Bar,...
Youth Empowerment Conference aims to address suicide in Cowichan communities
Suicide in our community has hit a crisis point--especially with one demographic in particular. In recent weeks, several Cowichan Tribes youth have made public attempts to end their life.Sarah-Ann Rice-Louis,...
UN report suggest Canada lacking in aboriginal relations
Official Opposition Critic for Aboriginal Affairs MP Jean Crowder is not expecting any big action from the Federal Conservatives following a UN report on the state of aboriginals in Canada.James Anaya --...
Malahat safety work begins
The prep-work for the next round of Malahat safety improvements is underway. Darren Englund is a regional project manager with the Ministry Of Transportation he said crews have started with tree removal and ground excavating.Englund...
Search resumes for missing man
The Search for 35-year old Rodney Mackinnon has resumed. Lake Cowichan RCMP suspended the search Wednesday to follow up on...
North Cowichan adding chlorine to Maple Bay water supply
The Municipality of North Cowichan will be adding chlorine to the water supply in the Maple Bay area. Â This...
Lake Cowichan looks to create marketing committee
The Town of Lake Cowichan is hoping create a marketing strategy to attract more business to the community. As...
Get your family hooked on fishing
Getting families hooked on fishing will be the goal this weekend at Art Mann Park for the Quamichan Stewards...
Community rallies around fire victim
Friends and neighbours are rallying around the victim of Monday's mobile home fire in Shawnigan.Kirsten Wahl has known the...
Echo Heights proposal receives first two readings
Developmental plans for a portion of Echo Heights took a step forward.North Cowichan council passed the first two readings of a bylaw...
Prevost students lend helping hands for Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, The Cowichan Land Trust and the Grade 2 class of Ecole Mt. Prevost Elementary...
Cowichan Aboriginal Festival of Film and Art will celebrates 10-years
The Cowichan Aboriginal Festival of Film and Art will celebrate their 10th anniversary this week.Louise McMurray festival director said over that time...
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Latest News
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.
More Shaikh Al Kar products recalled in B.C. due to salmonella
A recall of Shaikh Al Kar products due to possible salmonella contamination is expanding in British Columbia.Â
More Shaikh Al Kar products recalled in B.C. due to salmonella
A recall of Shaikh Al Kar products due to possible salmonella contamination is expanding in British Columbia.Â
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