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Tag: Cowichan Valley

Mount Underwood fire evacuation now includes part of CVRD

Wildfires Mike Patterson -
As the Mount Underwood wildfire south of Port Alberni continues to burn out of control a remote area of the Cowichan Valley Regional District has been put under an evacuation order.

Heat wave brings record high temperatures

Weather Mike Patterson -
The heat wave on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast has tied or broken some old temperature records.

Cowichan transit workers reject binding arbitration as CVRD urges an end to the strike

BC Transit Mike Patterson -
The province's longest transit strike shows no sign of ending soon after unionized employees in the Cowichan Valley voted to reject the latest contract offer, and also said no to binding arbitration.

Pumps may be required to maintain adequate water flows into Cowichan River in September

Environment Mike Patterson -
Preparations are beginning in case it becomes necessary to pump water from Cowichan Lake into the river until the return of autumn rainfalls. The Environmental Manager for the Domtar pulp mill in Crofton says it appears pumping will be required early in September.

Split the Pot Lottery returns to support Cowichan District Hospital Foundation

Health Care Scott Penfold -
The Split the Pot Lottery has returned this month, once again raising funds to support critical healthcare services at the Cowichan District Hospital.

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.

City of Duncan offers insight into small-scale multi-unit housing development 

City of Duncan Justin Baumgardner -
The City of Duncan has released designs for two pre-approved accessory dwelling units, reviewed for compliance with provincial regulations.  The...

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...

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...

Stolen excavator recovered in Malahat, West Shore RCMP 

Crime Justin Baumgardner -
A search warrant for a rural property in Malahat has resulted in the recovery of a stolen excavator.

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. 

BC Transit and the province need to resolve transit strike, North Cowichan’s mayor 

Municipality of North Cowichan Justin Baumgardner -
North Cowichan’s mayor says he respects the collective bargaining process, but the transit strike needs to end and is asking the province to step up and resolve the five-month dispute.

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...
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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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