Sean Eckford
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Nanaimo RCMP start threatened shut down of cannabis dispensaries
Nanaimo RCMP say they've raided three marijuana dispensaries, after circulating "cease and desist" letters to 10 dispensaries on November 12.The letters prompted the hasty formation of the Nanaimo Cannabis Coalition, which...
Malcolmson says NDP optimistic about Paris, but wants Trudeau government to follow up with results
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way back to Ottawa... but, in Paris, the UN climate conference continues until December 11thIn his address to world leaders yesterday Trudeau...
Flu shot or mask-up rule now in place for health care facilities
If you haven't had a flu shot yet, you'll need to wear a mask when visiting health care facilities beginning today (Dec 1st).It's part of the government's Influenza Control...
Protests continue at SIA site, backing up dozens of trucks
Protests at the gates of South Island Aggregates near Shawnigan Lake continue. November 30th saw one of the bigger turnouts after an incident the previous Friday where a driver...
Duncan Council laying the groundwork for participation in committee on amalgamation/boundary changes
Duncan and North Cowichan could be trying something different as the municipalities explore the possibility of amalgamation or boundary changesDuncan Mayor Phil Kent says his Council will be looking...
Pair of Duncan contenders vying for Small Business BC Awards
Two small businesses in Duncan have been nominated for the 13th Small Business BC Awards.Mid Island Ink Depot Limited co-owner Chris Davis says his company is up for a...
Province offering support for anti-racism network
The Province is offering more money to support anti-racism networks.Bruce Curtis is the head of the Organizing Against Hate and Racism Network, which serves the Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo, and...
New SD68 facilities plan calls for closures, consolidations and moving programs
Nanaimo-Ladysmith School Trustees have some tough decisions to make, after getting a look an updated facilities plan Tuesday night.The staff recommendations follow a 60-day consultation, involving more than a...
New report says child poverty rate in Cowichan Valley among highest in province
A new report on child poverty in British Columbia puts the Cowichan Valley in the top 10 regions where...
Shawnigan Director praises “act of solidarity” as Malahat Nation turns away barge hauling soil for SIA dump
Demonstrators have been trying to block trucks hauling contaminated soil from getting into South Island Aggregates near Shawnigan Lake...
CVRD halts work on water main after crews unearth ancient midden
Water main work on Chemainus Road in Saltair has uncovered a piece of First Nations history.Brian Dennison with the...
Ferries launches another round of consultations on SGI route changes
BC Ferries is looking for more input on proposed changes to the Southern Gulf Islands route.The company has been...
Second Pompeo trial gets underway in Duncan
A new trial for an RCMP officer who had an aggravated assault conviction rejected on appeal has opened in...
Frosty weather on the way
We're no longer under a "special weather statement", but Environment Canada says a cold snap is still coming to...
Malahat crash victim ID’d
The Coroners Service has released the name of a man killed in a crash on the Malahat on November...
Island Health says wood smoke a big contributor to ongoing air quality issues
The Cowichan Valley is facing some serious issues when it comes to air quality.Island Health's Dr. Paul Hasselback laid...
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City Council approves permit for temporary winter shelter in Duncan
Duncan City Council is signalling a green light to...
Restaurant industry pushes back after Eby calls for end to temporary foreign worker program
A national advocacy group for the restaurant industry is pushing back against Premier David Eby’s call to change or scrap Canada’s temporary foreign worker program.Â
Halva brand recalled in B.C. due to salmonella
A brand of halva sold in British Columbia is being recalled for possible salmonella contamination.Â
B.C.’s top court rules Haida Nation has title over Haida Gwaii
The Haida Nation is celebrating a major victory after British Columbia’s top court ruled the First Nation has sovereignty over Haida Gwaii.
Eby sees approval rating fall to new low, finds latest poll
A new poll shows Premier David Eby’s approval has dropped to its lowest rating since he took office.
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