Tag: Regional

Province commits $2 million to help expand Chemainus wood manufacturing facility 

Forestry Tyler Hay -
The provincial government is providing up to $2 million to support an expansion at a Chemainus wood products manufacturer. 

Ladysmith MLA says she has been working to resolve concerns on Banon Creek Service Road 

Town of Ladysmith Tyler Hay -
Ladysmith-Oceanside MLA Stephanie Higginson said she is working on solutions to safety concerns on the Banon Creek Forest Service Road. 

Ladysmith calls on province for enforcement at Banon Creek Service Road 

Town of Ladysmith Tyler Hay -
The Town of Ladysmith is calling on the province to address safety concerns on the Banon Creek Forest Service Road after two recent human-caused fires in the area. 

Apartment fire that killed two people in Duncan being investigated by serious crimes unit 

Crime Tyler Hay -
RCMP say a fire that killed two people at a Duncan apartment building is being investigated by the serious crimes unit. 

BC Highway patrol sees ‘outrageously poor decision making’ at Cowichan music festival 

RCMP Tyler Hay -
Sunfest Country Music Festival in Lake Cowichan set a new record this year. RCMP say officers found more than double the number of impaired drivers this year compared to last. 

Run from Port Hardy to Victoria raises funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada 

Community Tyler Hay -
A marathon runner living with cystic fibrosis is running from Port Hardy to Victoria to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. 

Cowichan Valley Newspaper workers could be heading towards a strike 

Business Tyler Hay -
Cowichan Valley’s newspaper could be heading towards a strike. 

Campfire ban will be in effect this week, except parts of north Island, Sunshine Coast 

Emergency Services Tyler Hay -
A fire ban across the Coastal Fire Centre will take effect July 16. 

Wildfire grows near Mount Prevost

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A fire near Mount Prevost has grown and according to the BC Wildfire Service, it’s now being labelled as human caused. 

Nourish Cowichan wraps up Sun-a-thon with $26,205 in donations 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Executive director and co-founder Fatima Da Silva says the need in the Cowichan Valley has grown each year, putting more strain on the resources needed to supply food and fight hunger. 

Police investigate hit and run on Shawnigan Lake Road 

RCMP Justin Baumgardner -
RCMP are investigating a hit-and-run after a woman was struck by a vehicle in the 2700 block of Shawnigan Lake Road. 

Island Health educates on drowning prevention this summer 

Health Justin Baumgardner -
Drowning can occur in seconds, and Island Health says with proper training and education everyone can know the signs and potentially save a life. 

Sale of Koksilah school will allow school board to catch up on deferred projects, says chair 

Cowichan Valley School District 79 Justin Baumgardner -
The Cowichan Valley School District says it is frustrated with what it calls misinformation from the regional district about the sale of Koksilah Elementary School. 

No injuries after boat sinks near Saturna Island 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Rescue efforts were a success after a boat sank near Winter Cove off Saturna Island. 

Mill Bay residents call for a halt on Stonebridge development to study environmental impact 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
A development in Mill Bay will go ahead after getting final approval, but some area residents say more environmental studies need to be done.

CVRD asks province to review sale of former Koksilah Elementary School 

Cowichan Valley Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
The Cowichan Valley Regional District said a decision to sell the former Koksilah Elementary School to a private party is concerning and raises serious questions. 
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