A letter to the federal government from North Cowichan expresses a strong desire to see Employment Insurance benefits extended for all workers to be treated fairly.
One month after the closure of the Crofton mill was announced, the province says there are offers to take over the site, but North Cowichan hopes to keep the mill as industrial to help the local economy.
With the arrival of September it's still uncertain whether pumps will be needed to ensure the water level in the Cowichan River will remain adequate for fish and other aquatic life.
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.
