Fire Chief Geoff Spriggs presented the department's first- and second-quarter statistics, along with partial third-quarter figures, to Duncan city council last week.
The City of Duncan has issued a response following the release of Statistics Canada data that ranked the community as having the highest Crime Severity Index in B.C.
The city said the closure will include the section between Second Street and mid-block before Evans Street in both directions from Monday, July 20 to Wednesday, July 22.
A quarterly report from North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP shows crime increased in the City of Duncan, with repeat offenders contributing to much of the activity.
The City of Duncan is continuing to accept applications from residents interested in joining an advisory panel for the city’s boundary realignment study.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.