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Cowichan Aquatic Centre upgrades save money, and remains environmentally sustainable

Municipality of North Cowichan Justin Baumgardner -
Significant improvements to the Cowichan Aquatic Centre have led to savings in energy costs and have had a positive impact on the environment.

Emergency responders burning out, Ambulance Paramedics Association of BC president says 

Health Care Justin Baumgardner -
The Ambulance Paramedics Association of BC (APBC) says the mental health crisis continues it’s having a lasting impact on...

Out of control wildfire ignites near Cameron Lake

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
A wildfire near Cameron Lake is now out-of-control. According to the B-C Wildfire Service, the fire was discovered today, shortly...

Local business owner says attacks are becoming more frequent downtown 

Business Justin Baumgardner -
Following an assault involving a group of teens in Duncan last week, a local business owner says such attacks...

Update: Second out-of-control fire confirmed on Nanaimo River Road

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
Update as of July 28, at 6:29 a.m., Drive BC says anyone travelling on Nanaimo River Road should expect...

Wildfire situation not as bad as 2023, BC Wildfire Service 

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
Since April the BC Wildfire Service says it has seen close to 750,000 hectares of land burned due to...

Municipality of North Cowichan set to open 20-bed treatment facility later this year 

Municipality of North Cowichan Justin Baumgardner -
A new treatment and recovery centre is coming to the Municipality of North Cowichan, and the 20-bed facility is scheduled to open later this year.

Clements Centre expands to help meet demand for service 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
The Clements Centre is expanding to meet the increased demand for those living with developmental disabilities, and North Cowichan’s...

Cowichan Valley gets $160,000 in emergency preparedness funding 

Cowichan Valley Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
Funding for emergencies is being allotted to municipalities across the region to help keep residents safe and informed if a disaster strikes. According to the province, the Cowichan Valley Regional District will be receiving $160,000 for sub-applicants in Duncan, North Cowichan, and Ladysmith to develop their evacuation routes to address high-risk communities. 

B.C. sees flux in job applications from international health workers 

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Within the past two months, British Columbia has received close to 780 job applications from qualified health professionals in...

Duncan resident starts campaign to fight childhood cancer

Health Care Justin Baumgardner -
A Duncan resident will be riding 800 kilometres to help raise funds in the battle against Kids Cancer.   May...

Juan De Fuca municipalities get boost in funding to improve emergency response, MLA 

Municipal News Justin Baumgardner -
Emergency responders in the Juan De Fuca region are about to get the funding they need to improve 911 communications across the region.

Cowichan Valley art organizations get a slice of arts funding

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Ten community organizations have received over $200,000 in funding to help local artists, art organizations, and build events in...

Cowichan Green Community announces new chapter as they transition to new facility 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
The Cowichan Green Community says they’ve had many successful years in the community, and they’re ready to start a...

Cowichan Valley transit strike affects more than just riders 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
The longest transit strike in BC’s history has many people and organizations in the Cowichan Valley eager for it...

North Cowichan mayor meets with counterparts to promote BC lumber 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Even as the curtailment at the Chemainus Sawmill continues, North Cowichan’s mayor says the municipality is looking to strengthen...
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B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

Provincial
Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order. 

IIO recommends no charges after pedestrians hit by off-duty RCMP officer

RCMP
The Independent Investigations Office is not recommending action against an off-duty RCMP officer driving a vehicle that hit two pedestrians in April.

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Provincial
B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements. 

Cowichan SAR and local brewery team up to raise money for new search and rescue facility

Community
Cowichan Search and Rescue is working with another partner to raise money to build a new search and rescue building in North Cowichan.

One person dies in collision on Malahat

RCMP
The Shawnigan Lake RCMP says one person died in an accident near the Malahat Summit on Thursday afternoon.
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