Tag: priorities

Cowichan Weir: The Subject of Debate In Ottawa

News Kyle Christensen - April 29, 2018

Our local M.P. recently pushed Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Dominic Leblanc to make good on his promise to...

Provincial Government To Focus on Increasing Childcare Spaces

News Kyle Christensen - February 17, 2018

Two major themes emerged from the Throne Speech in Victoria. The provincial government has made affordable housing and childcare availability...

Local M.L.A. Prepares For Throne Speech, Budget

News Kyle Christensen - February 8, 2018

Provincial politicians have a busy couple of weeks ahead. On Tuesday, February 13, the New Democrats will make the Speech...

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B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

Provincial August 18, 2025

Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order.

IIO recommends no charges after pedestrians hit by off-duty RCMP officer

RCMP August 15, 2025

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

Provincial August 15, 2025

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

Community August 15, 2025

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