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Stage 2 Watering Restrictions In Effect

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Stage two watering restrictions are in effect for the majority of the Cowichan Valley. This is in reponse to the province request to conserve water as Vancouver Island hits level...

Possible Changes To Air Quality Rules in North Cowichan

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North Cowichan Council are one step closer to adopting new air quality regulations. The bylaw proposes that residential open burning be prohibited within the urban containment boundary, other than registered farms...

North Cowichan Duncan RCMP Introduce New Officer in Command

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The North Cowichan Duncan RCMP has a new Officer in Command. Staff Sgt. Chris Bear has been promoted to Inspector to replace Superintendent Ray Carfantan, who held the position since...

Push For Change Coming To Vancouver Island

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A cross-Canada walk for youth homelessness will be on Vancouver Island this week. A Push For Change was created to show support and raise funds and awareness for 35 thousand...

Cowichan MLA Looking Forward To Return to Legislature

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MLAs from across the province return to Victoria on Friday for the fall session. Cowichan Valley MLA Sonia Furstenau says she's looking forward to a new era in BC politics....

Paws for A Cause This Weekend

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The Cowichan SPCA is hosting their biggest annual fundraiser this weekend. Paws for A Cause is a 1 or 3 kilometre family and pet friendly walk to raise money to...

Duncan and North Cowichan Chose Spring Referendum for Amalgamation

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Duncan and North Cowichan have agreed to hold the referendum on amalgamation next Spring. Duncan City Council voted in favour of that motion on Tuesday. Mayor Phil Kent says a...

Pump Test In Lake Cowichan Concerns Neighbours.

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A group of Lake Cowichan residents are concerned, after one of their neighbours began executing a plan to pump out a massive amount of water from the local aquifer. CVRD Director...

Rogers Hometown Hockey Stopping in Cowichan

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Rogers Hometown Hockey has announced the Cowichan Valley as part of their tour for the 2017/18 season. Host Ron Maclean...

Cowichan Capitals Home Opener This Weekend

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The Cowichan Capitals are gearing up for the home opener this weekend. Justis Doucet is the new voice of Discovery...

Bypass Road Not The Solution Youbou Wants

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Dust and mud have been a problem for the Youbou community for many years, as a result of the increased...

Cowichan Tribes Chief Participating in Leaders Gathering Next Week

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Cowichan Tribes Chief William Seymour will be in Vancouver next week, along with other leaders for the B.C. Cabinet...

BC Gov Announces Free Tuition For Former Youth In Care

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Young people leaving foster care will now have access to free tuition across all public post-secondary schools in the...

Location Announced for Cowichan Overdose Prevention Site

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A location has been chosen for an overdose prevention site in the Cowichan Valley. While an opening date has not...

Busy Season for BC Conservation Officers

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The BC Conservation Officer Service says despite the well-advertised campfire bans across the province, some are choosing to ignore...

Fire Bans Remain In Effect for Labour Day Long Weekend

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The Coastal Fire Centre says they will not be lifting any additional campfire bans in time for the long...
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Dog walker praised for reporting fire at Bright Angel Park

Fire
Crews responded Tuesday morning after the dog walker spotted the fire and called 911.

Lack of rain drives east Vancouver Island drought concerns

Environment
East Vancouver Island’s drought level has risen to two, up from one last week, according to the B.C. government’s latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin.

Update: Damaged gas line in Cowichan Bay repaired

Energy & Utilities
FortisBC crews are on-site near the Maritime Centre in Cowichan Bay after a gas line was accidentally struck.

BC Ferries entering next four-year price cap period with significant financial challenge

BC Ferries
BC Ferries has begun a year-long regulatory process to determine fare limits for the four years starting in April 2028.

Smith rules out another referendum: “It is time to move forward together”

National
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has ruled out another referendum on the province’s place in Canada after unofficial results showed a strong majority of voters favoured remaining in the country.
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