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North Cowichan, Coastal Fire Centre lift campfire bans
North Cowichan and the BC Wildfire Service plan to rescind campfire bans on September 25, 2025.
BC Transit says handyDart service to resume on Monday, other service to follow
BC Transit says handyDART service in the Cowichan Valley is set to resume on Monday, September 29, 2025, and customers can begin booking trips immediately.
New study measures benefits from e-bike incentives
A new study finds government incentives for e-bike purchases encourage greater use and offer financial and physical and mental health benefits for riders.
North Cowichan moves to address York Road properties
North Cowichan Council is ordering the owners of three derelict buildings on York Road to clean up the sites or demolish the buildings.
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.
CVRD measures positive impact of culture and arts
The Cowichan Valley Regional District has released a report on the economic contribution of arts and culture to the region.
Early morning quake near Shawnigan Lake
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Shawnigan Lake Thursday morning.
Lake Cowichan council approves bylaw amendment for clinic
A zoning bylaw amendment to allow a new home-based health clinic to open in Lake Cowichan has been approved. The amendment was adopted at Tuesday evening's council meeting.
York Road fire under investigation
The North Cowichan Fire Department is investigating a blaze on the weekend that damaged a house on York Road.
Nonprofits say funding crisis affects vital community services
Nonprofits in BC warn that they are facing a funding crisis that will affect essential community services. Over two-hundred leaders of nonprofit organizations in the province have signed an open letter to funders to say they are “at the breaking point."
CVRD opens 2nd intake for STEG program
The Cowichan Valley Regional District is offering up to $3,000 to help local sports organizations sponsor events that boost sports tourism in the region.
Cowichan SAR and local brewery team up to raise money for new search and rescue facility
Cowichan Search and Rescue is working with another partner to raise money to build a new search and rescue building in North Cowichan.
RCMP seek witnesses, dashcam video after woman injured near Youbou
The Lake Cowichan RCMP is asking witnesses, or anyone with dashcam video of an incident where a beer can was thrown at a woman, to come forward.
North Cowichan to begin repair work after erosion exposes watermains
North Cowichan will make emergency repairs after a large scour hole was discovered in June where two water mains cross the Cowichan River to supply drinking water to the south end of North Cowichan and Crofton.
Mount Underwood fire evacuation now includes part of CVRD
As the Mount Underwood wildfire south of Port Alberni continues to burn out of control a remote area of the Cowichan Valley Regional District has been put under an evacuation order.
Heat wave brings record high temperatures
The heat wave on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast has tied or broken some old temperature records.
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Province rolls out updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for fall
B.C. officials say it’s time to roll up your sleeves as we enter the fall virus season.Â
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B.C. attorney general welcomes proposed federal bail reforms targeting repeat violent offenders
B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma said proposed changes to Canada’s bail laws reflect the province’s push for tougher rules targeting repeat and violent offenders.Â
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Municipal and provincial governments ready to aid laid off workers from Chemainus sawmillÂ
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 serviceÂ
The Municipality has decided not to continue with the CVRD's EDAC, but rather focus on municipal development.
BC. Conversative management committee says Rustad should step down as leader
The B.C. Conservative Party's management committee says the party is in turmoil and is calling on John Rustad to immediately step down as leader.
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