Mike Patterson

The B.C. Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Quw’utsun Nation’s land and fishery claim in Richmond.

Preparations are beginning in case it becomes necessary to pump water from Cowichan Lake into the river until the return of autumn rainfalls. The Environmental Manager for the Domtar pulp mill in Crofton says it appears pumping will be required early in September.

The City of Duncan says residents will begin rolling out their new garbage and organics cars for automated truck pick on September 9th. A set of three new wheeled carts will be delivered to residences in Duncan during the month of August and people should continue to use their existing bins until automated collection begins.

The Downtown Duncan Business Improvement Area Society launches safety and security patrols this evening (Friday) to help protect downtown businesses and enhance after-hours safety. The DDBIA says its nightly Safety and Security Patrols program will create a visible presence to send the message that downtown Duncan takes safety seriously. In partnership with Footprints Security, there will be regular foot and mobile rounds to check doors and entries, get loiterers to move along, respond to minor hazards, and report suspicious activity between 10 pm and 6 am.

Low water in the Koksilah River, caused by drought conditions, has prompted changes to irrigation schedules at nearby farms.

Former Cowichan-Malahat-Langford MP Alistair MacGregor will become the new Chief Administrative Officer at Cowichan Tribes.

The rollout of automated-curbside-collection in the City of Duncan is drawing nearer. In a report to council on Monday evening, Chief Administrative Officer Peter de Verteuil, said the new carts have now been manufactured and are expected to arrive in Duncan shortly.

A wildfire has been discovered south of Cowichan Lake.The fire is located near Harris Creek, just east of the...