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Investigation underway into illegal dump site in Cowichan Valley 

Cowichan Tribes Justin Baumgardner -
An investigation has been launched by the British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Parks to determine whether groundwater may have been contaminated after illegal dumping was discovered in the Cowichan Valley last fall. 

Cowichan Tribes and federal government honour Coast Salish knitters with national recognition

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Coast Salish knitters and the Cowichan Sweater have been honoured with a plaque at Charles Hoey Park in Duncan, recognizing their historic significance across Canada. 

Fair Care Alliance moves onto second round of talks with feds on infrastructure investment 

Health Justin Baumgardner -
The Fair Care Alliance is hoping to secure $1 billion in funding to advance infrastructure at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital to aid in expansion projects.

Poilievre talks crime and affordability at Duncan event 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Poilievre draws questions from a packed venue to address concerns of Vancouver Island residents.

Cowichan-Malahat-Langford MP reflects on 2025 and offers 2026 projections 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Cowichan Malahat Langford MP outlines what he calls a very productive 2025 since being elected, and hopes for a positive new year.

New policy to address affordable housing and homelessness in North Cowichan 

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

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

Municipality of North Cowichan Justin Baumgardner -
Dignitaries from the region gathered to discuss the key challenges around forestry and how the recent curtailments at the...

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

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

GST tax relief means a net loss for local businesses, Duncan/Cowichan Chamber of Commerce 

News Justin Baumgardner -
A two-month break on the GST has been applied starting next month to help ease the cost of living,...

Not pushing political agenda on Vancouver Island, but ready to fight, government house leader 

Provincial Justin Baumgardner -
The government has very few seats across BC and despite growing pressure around the party, the liberal government house...

Trudeau will continue at the helm of liberal party as three-day retreat wraps up

Uncategorized Justin Baumgardner -
After three days of caucus meetings the liberal party says they’re more unified and ready to take on the...

Carney’s support will aid in the affordability crisis, Freeland 

Uncategorized Justin Baumgardner -
A new face was welcomed by members of the federal caucus to help address key economic areas, and according...

Interested in doing something, not being someone, Mark Carney 

Uncategorized Justin Baumgardner -
Mark Carney has been appointed to chair a new task force on economic growth and says he has no...

We need to refocus before the next election, Liberal MP 

Uncategorized Justin Baumgardner -
We need to refocus before the next election, Liberal MP  A full day of meetings between several liberal caucus members...

Liberal Caucus gathers in Nanaimo for retreat 

Uncategorized Justin Baumgardner -
Liberal Caucus members will be gathered in Nanaimo today for a three-day retreat as they prepare to resume parliament...

“Financial statement doesn’t put Canadians first;” NDP leader 

News Justin Baumgardner -
The Government of Canada has released the fall financial statement showing Canadians can expect an additional $20.8 billion in...
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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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