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Duncan study explores potential boundary changes

City of Duncan Wylie Henderson -
A study examining potential boundary changes between Duncan and North Cowichan found limited financial impacts for both municipalities.

Lake Cowichan fire chief retiring after 48 years

Community Nicole Matthews -
Lake Cowichan Fire Chief Doug Knott is retiring after 48 years with the department, including 17 years as chief.

“Mystery solved”: B.C. Hydro says it found the floating island that appeared, then vanished, on B.C. lake

Environment Emily Joveski -
B.C. Hydro has tracked down a massive floating island that mysteriously drifted across Williston Reservoir before seemingly disappearing.

CVRD opens public engagement on new Temporary Use Permitting 

Cowichan Valley Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
The Cowichan Valley Regional District said adopting a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) would apply to all CVRD Electoral Areas and provide a wider range of flexibility for businesses within them.

CVRD protestors demand repeal of Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw

Cowichan Valley Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
Residents protesting changes to the Official Community Plan in Duncan are calling on the Cowichan Valley Regional District to engage the public and halt a draft zoning bylaw. 

“Task forces are where things go to die,” Public Workers of Canada Local 8 president 

Forestry Justin Baumgardner -
A taskforce to investigate mill closures in North Cowichan has been halted after a union president asked council to get their priorities straight.

Island Health launches Access Central to help aid in addictions treatment

Health Justin Baumgardner -
A unique care plan to aid in addictions treatment recovery is only a phone call away

Industry eyes Crofton mill as replacement talks begins 

Municipality of North Cowichan Justin Baumgardner -
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.

CVRD announces new art exhibit to support mental health and well-being 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Recognition and Recollection themed art exhibit will focus on issues supporting well-being and explore the impact of arts on mental health.

These were B.C.’s most popular baby names in 2025

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
Noah reclaimed the top spot as the most popular baby name in British Columbia this year. The post These were B.C.’s most popular baby names in 2025 appeared first on AM 1150.

Food bank usage continues to hit record levels, BC Food Bank manager 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
BC Food Bank manager Nick Johnson says he is astonished by the amount of support local communities are giving to fight hunger this holiday season.

Ladysmith mayor calls E-Comm review fragmented and unsustainable for local governments 

Municipal News Justin Baumgardner -
Town of Ladysmith's mayor calls on the province to create a new sustainable E-Comm plan that benefits everyone in the province.

Sports Wall of Fame welcomes six new inductees 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Leadership, talent and dedication has led six members of the community to be included on the Sports Wall of Fame.

Evening crash causes damage to Cowichan District Hospital 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Island Health says there is no foundational, or structural damage after a black SUV crashed through the main ER doors last night.

Students in the Cowichan Valley on par with provincial standards, SD79 report 

Cowichan Valley School District 79 Justin Baumgardner -
Cowichan Valley students are benefiting from enhanced literacy and numeracy programs, but tweaking needs to be done to improve graduation rates.

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

Community Mike Patterson -
Cowichan Search and Rescue is working with another partner to raise money to build a new search and rescue building in North Cowichan.
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
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

Environment
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

Economy
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

2026 BC Election
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

2026 BC Election
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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