Municipal and provincial governments ready to aid laid off workers from Chemainus sawmill
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 service
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.
First Nations leaders condemn ‘alarmist’ comments on Cowichan title ruling
The First Nations Leadership Council said it’s “deeply disturbed and angered” by what it calls alarmist comments by B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad about Aboriginal title rights.
Council may forego over $150,000 in permissive tax exemptions to 25 organizations
The city could be out over $150,000 if they grant permissive tax exemptions for close to 25 local organizations.
B.C. proposes expanded job protections for workers with serious illness or injury
British Columbia's government has tabled legislation aimed at improving job protections for workers with serious illness or injury.
Early morning quake north of Saanich Inlet leaves no damage
Many say they felt the 5:30 a.m quake, but there has been no reports of damage or tsunami.
Cowichan Valley residents get access to care with new urgent and primary care centre
Cowichan Valley residents get a boost in healthcare as the province announces a new urgent and primary care centre on Government Street
Supportive housing opens on Salt Spring Island
Thirty six supportive homes are coming to Salt Spring Island to help those experiencing homelessness.
B.C. Conservative MLA Amelia Boultbee resigns, urges Rustad to step down
Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee said she’s leaving the B.C. Conservative caucus and called on party leader John Rustad to resign.
B.C. government proposes more legislation to fast-track North Coast power project, with First Nations
The British Columbia government tabled legislation Monday aimed at fast-tracking the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) and enable First Nation’s co-ownership of the project.