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Rail Advocates Push for Alternative to Malahat

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More than 30 people turned out for a 'Restoration of the Railway' rally at the Cowichan Valley Museum earlier...

Restoration of the Railway Rally Comes To Duncan

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A rally is planned at the Cowichan Valley Railway Museum. The 'Restoration of the Railway' is all about making the...

Province Working to Fix Camping Reservation System

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May is the month that people start venturing to BC Parks to enjoy a little rest and relaxation. In the...

Local M.L.A. Pushes for Child Welfare Policy Changes

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It's been called a humanitarian crisis as Indigenous children account for more than 60 percent of all kids in...

The Future of Cowichan Secondary: Going One of Three Ways

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There are three possibilities when it comes to the future of Cowichan Secondary. The provincial government will decide whether the...

Audit of Fish Processing Plants Continues

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The provincial government is still in the process of auditing fish processing plants. The B.C. Salmon Farmers’ Association says it’s...

Notley Drops Alberta’s Boycott Of B.C. Wine

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The provincial government is moving forward with the consultation process around the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion. There are four areas...

Provincial Government To Focus on Increasing Childcare Spaces

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

Bellringer Unveils Plan to Deal With Climate Change

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The Cowichan Valley's 25-year flood has come and gone and the Auditor General has unveiled the latest plan to deal...

B.C. Premier Targeting New Wine Markets

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Alberta's loss is B.C.'s gain. At least that's how the provincial government looks at the Trans-Mountain pipeline expansion dispute between...

C.U.P.E. and the C.V.R.D. Ratify a Four-Year Deal

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The four-year deal between C.U.P.E. Local 358 and the Cowichan Valley Regional District has been ratified. The C.V.R.D. and the...

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

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

Furstenau and Cowichan Valley Residents Are Tired of Waiting

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

Province to Launch Survey Targeting Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy

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The province has launched a survey to address sexual violence and misconduct policies in post-secondary institutions. All 25 public post-secondary...

Local Business Offering Bio-diesel to Cowichan Valley Businesses

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The provincial government has provided a local business with approximately $23,500 dollars to buy a bio-diesel fueling truck. The Cowichan...

Medical Services Plan Premiums to be Cut in Half on New Year’s Day

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It's a late Christmas present for British Columbians. The provincial government is cutting Medical Services Plan premiums in half starting...
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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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