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Child succumbs to injuries
First responders had to deal with a tragic and traumatic incident this morning in Cobble Hill.A child had been hit by a car in the driveway of a home...
24-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle
The incident happened around 4:20 this morning (Tues) on Tideview Road on the Chemainus First Nation.Ladysmith RCMP along with BC Ambulance and Fire crews were called to the scene...
Evacuation alert issued on the Sunshine Coast
It is dry out there, but fortunately, we haven't had any serious wildfires in our region yet.It's a different story in Pender Harbour on the Sunshine Coast where an...
Electric vehicle sales surging
With federal and provincial rebates now in place, switching to an electric vehicle is more affordable than ever.That's according to Michelle Mungall, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources.The...
Property taxes are due
The Town of Ladysmith is reminding residents property taxes are due July 2nd.The notices have been mailed and those who haven’t received one should contact City Hall.Town officials say...
North Cowichan has hired a new Chief Building Inspector
He is Lane Killick and he began his career at North Cowichan in 2011 as a Building and Plumbing Inspector.Currently, Killick is a Registered Building Official and certified Level...
Calling all Indigenous voice artists
The National Film Board of Canada and the imagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival have launched a call for Indigenous voice artists and a 50,000 dollar prize is on...
Salvaging the blowdown on local mountains begins
Integrated Operations Group will be doing work to salvage blowdown on Stoney Hill this week.The same company will also salvage the blowdown on Mount Tzouhalem.The Municipality of North Cowichan...
Province asks for input on time change
British Columbians are invited to share their views on how time should be observed in B.C.Most areas of B.C....
Fishing Derby organizers present cheque
The Cowichan Lake Salmonid Enhancement Society and Hatchery have hooked a cheque for one thousand dollars.That's thanks to the...
A disappointing spring session: Liberal MLA
The Liberal MLA on Vancouver Island says the spring session was frustrating for the party.Parksville/Qualicum's Michelle Stilwell says at...
Programs are out for 39 Days of July
Beginning next Friday, downtown Duncan will be alive with music for the next 39 days.It's the 8th year for...
Cannabis Co-op sets date for community consultation
As part of the next phase of community engagement, the B.C. Craft Cannabis Co-op has announced the dates for...
Highway one turn lane closure Monday
The right-hand turn lane on Highway 1 at Deloume Road will be closed Monday, June 24.It's so a traffic...
Shawnigan Lake park playgrounds near the end of service
Cowichan Valley Regional District officials say four park playgrounds in the Shawnigan Lake Village are now at or are...
PFD’s must be worn on commercial fishing vessels
WorkSafe BC has amended its health and safety regulations related to personal flotation devices and the use of them...
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Premier David Eby defends speechwriting contract with comedian
Premier David Eby is facing criticism from the Opposition Conservatives over a speech-writing contract with a comedian.
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."
Public sector workers escalate job action as strike enters third week
The B.C. General Employees Union and the Professional Employees Association are escalating job action as their members enter a third week of strikes.Â
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