Tag: transit

Cowichan Valley transit strike affects more than just riders

Community Justin Baumgardner - July 17, 2025

The longest transit strike in BC’s history has many people and organizations in the Cowichan Valley eager for it...

CVRD gets over $5.1 million boost in funding for transit

Cowichan Valley Regional District Justin Baumgardner - May 24, 2025

The CVRD says they’ve received positive feedback for transit starting next year with a huge boost in funding. According...

Busy weekend for ferries results in no major delays

BC Ferries Justin Baumgardner - May 19, 2025

Another long weekend is in the books, and so far, BC Ferries hasn’t reported any incidents. On Apr 21, a...

Refit season starts early with damage to ferry propeller

Community Justin Baumgardner - September 6, 2024

After a record season, BC Ferries says it’s time to start making plans to ensure next summer runs just...

Plan or prepare to wait this long weekend, BC Ferries

Community Justin Baumgardner - August 30, 2024

If you are looking to travel this long weekend BC Ferries says you will need a reservation, or risk...

BC Transit, TransLink receive more than $200 million in pandemic relief funding

News My Cowichan Valley Now Staff - April 5, 2022

The announcement from the provincial government comes as TransLink reports ridership has recovered to around 67 per cent of pre-pandemic levels

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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

RCMP August 15, 2025

The Shawnigan Lake RCMP says one person died in an accident near the Malahat Summit on Thursday afternoon.

Dubai chocolate recall expands due to salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

Provincial August 14, 2025

The Public Health Agency of Canada has added more brands of Dubai chocolate bars to the list of recalled products due to a salmonella outbreak in certain pistachio products.

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