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Duncan City Council to mull over new warming centre proposal

City staff will present their proposal to adopt a temporary use permit to allow a warming shelter to be operated regularly during cold winter months.

City of Duncan residents will pay more for increased trash capacity 

Fees for additional garbage tags are increasing as the City of Duncan starts to implement their new automated curbside...

Local governments discuss the future in the forestry sector on Vancouver Island 

Dignitaries from the region gathered to discuss the key challenges around forestry and how the recent curtailments at the...

Major investment in housing and infrastructure coming to Malahat Nation and Cowichan Tribes 

Funding is being given to help First Nations on Vancouver Island boost their on-reserve housing, business development, and infrastructure...

Duncan council approves spending $6,500 to remain carbon neutral 

As emissions continue to rise in Duncan, the city plans to purchase more carbon credits to offset the increase...

Rotary Duncan recognizes two community members with highest award 

Two members of the Duncan community have been recognized by the Rotary Club for their contributions and efforts in...

North Cowichan looks for options to help reduce street disorder and homelessness 

No matter if you live in a small rural community or a big urban city, North Cowichan’s mayor says...

Update: Sun-a-thon kicks off to help raise money for Nourish Cowichan 

UPDATE as of Jun. 6 at 8:50 a.m., donations totalling over $20,000 have come in to help support Nourish...

Owner shocked by hateful graffiti spray-painted on Duncan businesses 

A Duncan business owner says it’s sad to see the messages left on the walls of several downtown businesses...

Crime results trending downward in first quarter report, acting officer in charge Ken Beard 

Crime stats from the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP show not much change in criminal activity across the region, but there...

Cowichan Green Community launches fundraising campaign as they enter phase two of rebrand 

The Cowichan Green Community (CGC) is launching a fundraising campaign they say will help in their re-branding strategy and...

CVRD sets water restrictions to Stage 2 

Effective immediately, the CVRD is asking everyone in the region to observe Stage 2 water restrictions. According to the CVRD,...

North Cowichan and CVRD launch new curbside waste collection Monday

The Municipality of North Cowichan and the Cowichan Valley Regional District are rolling out their new curbside collection programs...

CVRD looks for another venue to operate warming shelters  

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is looking for another venue to house the region’s most vulnerable population this winter...

CVRD gets over $5.1 million boost in funding for transit 

The CVRD says they’ve received positive feedback for transit starting next year with a huge boost in funding.  According...

Chip your tree for a cause across the CVRD this weekend 

Holidays are over and now it’s time to decide how to get rid of your Christmas tree, thankfully there...
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BC Ferries proposes stable fares and savings to clients thanks to low fuel prices 

BC Ferries has submitted a proposal to the Ferry Commissioner to reduce fuel prices and transfer savings to the consumer through lower fares.,

Investment in industry on Vancouver Island aims to support jobs and reduce emissions 

Thirty-five million dollars is being funneled into businesses across B.C. to help create jobs and promote clean energy.

B.C. small businesses brace for end of U.S. duty-free exemption

Small businesses in British Columbia are preparing for a financial hit from the U.S. elimination of de minimis exemptions on shipments.

B.C. small businesses brace for end of U.S. duty-free exemption

Small businesses in British Columbia are preparing for a financial hit from the U.S. elimination of de minimis exemptions on shipments.

New policy to address affordable housing and homelessness in North Cowichan 

More housing is in the future for North Cowichan as the municipality approves a new policy to build close to 400 homes.
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