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Union urges government to halt B.C. Ferries shipbuilding contract with Chinese yard

The union representing shipyard workers in British Columbia says it is “deeply disappointed” with B.C. Ferries’ decision to have four new major vessels built by a Chinese shipyard, and is calling on the provincial and federal governments to intervene.

B.C. Conservatives criticize ferry contract awarded to Chinese shipyard

B.C. Ferries’ decision to award a major shipbuilding contract to a Chinese company is drawing fire from the province’s Opposition Conservatives.

Are Point-to-Point Speed Interval Cameras Coming to the Malahat?

Many Cowichan Valley residents use the Malahat to get to and from work in Victoria every day and many...

Furstenau and Cowichan Valley Residents Are Tired of Waiting

Frustration is mounting regarding the length of time it's taking the provincial government to make a decision on the...

Local M.L.A. Urges Constructive Debate in Victoria

The Green Party's Sonia Furstenau was elected the M.L.A. for the Cowichan Valley in the provincial election back in...

Fate of South Cowichan Policing Services Still Up in the Air

The Solicitor General still hasn't made a decision regarding the fate of the Shawnigan Lake R.C.M.P. detachment. It was expected...

Furstenau Delivers Petitions to Victoria

To amalgamate or relocate to Mill Bay, that is the contentious question for Shawnigan Lake residents. Cowichan Valley Green Party...
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IIO recommends no charges after pedestrians hit by off-duty RCMP officer

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

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

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

The Shawnigan Lake RCMP says one person died in an accident near the Malahat Summit on Thursday afternoon.

Dubai chocolate recall expands due to salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

The Public Health Agency of Canada has added more brands of Dubai chocolate bars to the list of recalled products due to a salmonella outbreak in certain pistachio products. 
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