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RCMP seek witnesses, dashcam video after woman injured near Youbou

Crime Mike Patterson -
The Lake Cowichan RCMP is asking witnesses, or anyone with dashcam video of an incident where a beer can was thrown at a woman, to come forward.

North Cowichan to begin repair work after erosion exposes watermains

Municipality of North Cowichan Mike Patterson -
North Cowichan will make emergency repairs after a large scour hole was discovered in June where two water mains cross the Cowichan River to supply drinking water to the south end of North Cowichan and Crofton.

Mount Underwood fire evacuation now includes part of CVRD

Wildfires Mike Patterson -
As the Mount Underwood wildfire south of Port Alberni continues to burn out of control a remote area of the Cowichan Valley Regional District has been put under an evacuation order.

Heat wave brings record high temperatures

Weather Mike Patterson -
The heat wave on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast has tied or broken some old temperature records.

B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

Update: Highway reopens in Goldstream Park

Traffic & Closures Mike Patterson -
An accident has closed Highway-1 through Goldstream Park this afternoon. The incident happened near the intersection with Finlayson Arm Road.

Island Health says keep cool and check on vulnerable people during heat warning

Weather Mike Patterson -
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for Eastern Vancouver Island and inland areas of the island with highs of 30 degrees Celsius expected until Tuesday.

Cowichan transit workers reject binding arbitration as CVRD urges an end to the strike

BC Transit Mike Patterson -
The province's longest transit strike shows no sign of ending soon after unionized employees in the Cowichan Valley voted to reject the latest contract offer, and also said no to binding arbitration.

Quw’utsun awarded land and fishing rights at former village site

Community Mike Patterson -
The B.C. Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Quw’utsun Nation’s land and fishery claim in Richmond.

Traffic restrictions and safety measures in place for Nickelback at Laketown Amphitheatre

Recreation Scott Penfold -
Nickelback will take the stage at the Laketown Amphitheatre this Saturday, and concertgoers should be aware of several traffic and safety measures in effect.

Pumps may be required to maintain adequate water flows into Cowichan River in September

Environment Mike Patterson -
Preparations are beginning in case it becomes necessary to pump water from Cowichan Lake into the river until the return of autumn rainfalls. The Environmental Manager for the Domtar pulp mill in Crofton says it appears pumping will be required early in September.

Collection cart delivery begins for September launch date

City of Duncan Mike Patterson -
The City of Duncan says residents will begin rolling out their new garbage and organics cars for automated truck pick on September 9th. A set of three new wheeled carts will be delivered to residences in Duncan during the month of August and people should continue to use their existing bins until automated collection begins.

Wesley Ridge becomes fire of note, showers forecast for area Wednesday

Wildfires My Cowichan Valley Now Staff -
The Wesley Ridge wildfire on the north side of Cameron Lake now covers more that five-hundred hectares in size and has been classified as a Wildfire of Note.

Update: Wesley Ridge wildfire grows to nearly 500 hectares

Wildfires My Cowichan Valley Now Staff -
The Wesley Ridge wildfire continues to grow and has reached nearly five-hundred hectares. The BC Wildfire Service estimates 494 hectares of forest has been burned since the fire was first noticed on July 31.

Cowichan Aquatic Centre upgrades save money, and remains environmentally sustainable

Municipality of North Cowichan Justin Baumgardner -
Significant improvements to the Cowichan Aquatic Centre have led to savings in energy costs and have had a positive impact on the environment.

Out of control wildfire ignites near Cameron Lake

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
A wildfire near Cameron Lake is now out-of-control. According to the B-C Wildfire Service, the fire was discovered today, shortly...
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RCMP seek witnesses, dashcam video after woman injured near Youbou

Crime
The Lake Cowichan RCMP is asking witnesses, or anyone with dashcam video of an incident where a beer can was thrown at a woman, to come forward.

North Cowichan to begin repair work after erosion exposes watermains

Municipality of North Cowichan
North Cowichan will make emergency repairs after a large scour hole was discovered in June where two water mains cross the Cowichan River to supply drinking water to the south end of North Cowichan and Crofton.

Federal funding boosts research and Indigenous knowledge on wildfires

Provincial
Ottawa is offering $45.7 million for projects in B.C. and across Canada that advance knowledge about wildfires. 

B.C. invests $35M in clean energy project fund

Provincial
British Columbia is investing $35 million towards new clean energy projects, through the CleanBC Industry Fund. 

Mount Underwood fire evacuation now includes part of CVRD

Wildfires
As the Mount Underwood wildfire south of Port Alberni continues to burn out of control a remote area of the Cowichan Valley Regional District has been put under an evacuation order.
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