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Working smoke alarms could score Comox Valley residents free Domino’s pizza

Domino’s Pizza is teaming up with the Courtenay and Comox fire departments for Fire Prevention Week, offering some residents with working smoke alarms the chance to get their pizza for free.

Lake Cowichan fire chief retiring after 48 years

Lake Cowichan Fire Chief Doug Knott is retiring after 48 years with the department, including 17 years as chief.

Terry Fox Run returns to Evans Park Sunday

The legacy of Terry Fox will be honoured Sunday with the 46th annual Terry Fox Run in communities across the country, including the Cowichan Valley.

Cowichan Valley Youth Services receives $15,000 grant

A Cowichan Valley-based organization is receiving $15,000 from the Tru Charitable Foundation.

BC SPCA unveils new animal behaviour centre in North Cowichan

The Vancouver Island Animal Behaviour Centre is set to open this fall and will provide specialized behavioural treatment for vulnerable animals, including dogs, cats and small animals such as rabbits.

Everybody out of the pool, Cowichan Aquatic Centre to close for maintenance

The Cowichan Aquatic Centre will be closed for annual maintenance from Sept. 5-27.

Bargaining breaks down between Cowichan Valley Citizen workers and Black Press: Union

The union representing employees at the Cowichan Valley Citizen newspaper says bargaining with Black Press has broken down and two employees have resigned amid the labour dispute.

Keep the wheels turning: Drivers needed for Canadian Cancer Society program

Wheels of Hope needs more volunteer drivers across B.C. to help cancer patients get to treatment appointments.

Local newspaper issues strike notice

Employees at the Cowichan Valley Citizen could take job action after their union rejected a final contract offer from Black Press Media.

Run from Port Hardy to Victoria raises funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada 

A marathon runner living with cystic fibrosis is running from Port Hardy to Victoria to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. 

B.C. drowning deaths up more than 50% from last year, preliminary figures show

Accidental drowning deaths in British Columbia have increased by more than 50 per cent compared with the same point last year, according to preliminary figures released during National Drowning Prevention Week.
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