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
B.C. approves environmental certificate for massive LNG project on northern coast
British Columbia has given the green light to a floating liquified natural gas (LNG) export facility on B.C.’s northern coast.Â
B.C. forecast to reach record high $11.6B deficit this year
British Columbia’s deficit is only going up, according to the latest budget update.
B.C. Green candidates shared visions for party future in weekend leadership debate
B.C. Green party candidates faced off in a leadership debate Saturday in downtown Victoria.Â
Duncan survey seeks citizen satisfaction suggestions
It's survey time in Duncan. The City of Duncan has launched a survey to gain a better understanding of residents’ satisfaction...
Ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomes new recovery centre in North CowichanÂ
A new recovery centre in North Cowichan was welcomed by dignitaries and supporters at an event yesterday (Sept. 12) on Norcross Road.
Herd Road re-opens to public traffic after months of constructionÂ
Herd Road is going to be ready to open to traffic starting on Sept. 16.
Ladysmith residents sweepingly approve of Spring Clean-Up serviceÂ
Half of respondents approved of the Town of Ladysmith's handling of the Spring Clean-Up program.
More Shaikh Al Kar products recalled in B.C. due to salmonella
A recall of Shaikh Al Kar products due to possible salmonella contamination is expanding in British Columbia.Â