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Central Vancouver Island Crime Stoppers campaign aims to raise awareness on spiked drinks

Central Vancouver Island Crime Stoppers has launched a campaign to raise awareness about drink spiking in bars and pubs. 

Islands Trust opens annual Stewardship Awards 

Islands Trust has presented over 80 awards since 2002 for recognizing stewardship across the region.

Public engagement needed for Koksilah watershed and sustainability plan 

Water sustainability and ecosystem protection are key topics for a public engagement session on the Koksilah watershed.

Island Trust releases draft budget with a focus on operations, special projects and capital expenditure 

Island Trust is forecasting an increase in property taxes across the region to build a budget heavy on operations and capital projects.

Tender approved for new 44-space childcare facility in Crofton

Construction to start early this year, with the hopes of opening in 2027.

New fire equipment welcomed by Malahat Fire Rescue to aid in all emergencies

Malahat Fire Rescue take possession of a new Water Tactical Tender that will help serve the district in all type of emergencies.

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."

Cowichan Hospital architect wins $10,000 during CDHF golf fundraiser 

An architect for the Cowichan District Hospital has won $10,000 after hitting a hole-in-on at a CDHF fundraiser.

Recovery services expand in North Cowichan 

A community partnership has been established to bring more recovery spaces to the Cowichan Valley and aid in addictions recovery.

Cowichan Aquatic Centre upgrades save money, and remains environmentally sustainable

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 

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

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 

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

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 

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 

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.
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

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. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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