Tag: North Cowichan

Two candidates campaign for North Cowichan mayor’s seat 

2026 Municipal Election Tyler Hay -
Voters in North Cowichan will see two names on the ballot on Oct. 17 competing for the mayor’s seat.  

BC SPCA unveils new animal behaviour centre in North Cowichan

Community Wylie Henderson -
The Vancouver Island Animal Behaviour Centre is set to open this fall and will provide specialized behavioural treatment for vulnerable animals, including dogs, cats and small animals such as rabbits.

Everybody out of the pool, Cowichan Aquatic Centre to close for maintenance

Recreation Wylie Henderson -
The Cowichan Aquatic Centre will be closed for annual maintenance from Sept. 5-27.

North Cowichan hopes new disc golf course is an “ace”

Municipality of North Cowichan Wylie Henderson -
Local disc golfers have a new place to play in the Cowichan Valley.

Local firefighters respond to blaze on Allenby Road

Fire Wylie Henderson -
Firefighters from across the Cowichan Valley responded to an apartment fire on Allenby Road Thursday afternoon.

North Cowichan approves sale of municipal land to Clements Centre

Municipality of North Cowichan Wylie Henderson -
the Clements Centre, a community fixture since 1957, built its main facility at 5856 Clements St. in 1985 and had leased the land from the municipality ever since.

North Cowichan firefighters respond to blaze at Viper Fuels

Fire Wylie Henderson -
North Cowichan firefighters responded to a commercial structure fire in Chemainus over the weekend.

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP investigating two suspicious fires

RCMP Sage Daniels -
An investigation is underway after two fires erupted in the Cowichan Valley in two days.

North Cowichan closes forest gates for summer, restricting backcountry vehicle access to some areas

Municipality of North Cowichan Wylie Henderson -
The Municipality of North Cowichan said municipal forest reserve access gates are now closed for the summer to reduce the risk of wildfires.

Investigation underway following suspicious vehicle fire 

RCMP Justin Baumgardner -
A vehicle fire in North Cowichan is being treated as suspicious and investigators are working to determine the cause. 

BC Ferries to begin Crofton terminal upgrades May 26

BC Ferries Wylie Henderson -
North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas said BC Ferries advised him work is expected to begin May 26.

Canada Avenue improvements move to second phase 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Motorists are advised to expect traffic delays and allow extra travel time if they use Canada Avenue as part of their daily commute. 

Fire destroys trailer in North Cowichan

Fire Justin Baumgardner -
There is no word as to what caused a fire off the Trans-Canada Highway in North Cowichan after it sparked up around 8 a-m this morning. 

Cowichan Green Community receives property from North Cowichan for $10 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Land has been sold to Cowichan Green Community to help secure financing needed to complete construction of its food hub and expand operations. 

North Cowichan Fire Department touts new aerial ladder truck

Municipality of North Cowichan Scott Penfold -
North Cowichan has added a new aerial ladder truck to its fire fleet, and officials say the purchase delivered major savings for taxpayers.

North Cowichan seeks provincial help as housing plans hit infrastructure limits

Municipality of North Cowichan Scott Penfold -
North Cowichan is asking the province for urgent support as housing targets outpace local infrastructure capacity.
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