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Experts say severe drought is the new normal, and B.C.’s water strategy is stuck in crisis mode

B.C. water experts say the province isn't doing enough to prepare for worsening drought as parts of the Interior face the highest drought rating for another dry summer.

Half a million in provincial funding supports Cowichan Estuary restoration 

The provincial government is working with local partners to restore 70 hectares of the Cowichan Estuary and improve the health of the valley’s watershed. 

CVRD, Ladysmith will make agreement to supplement Saltair water system 

The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) and the Town of Ladysmith have committed to creating a water agreement outlining how the town supplies water to the Saltair Water Service. 

City of Duncan authorizes $416,275 to upgrade Gibbins Reservoir 

Work to enhance the city’s water supply will start in the fall after Duncan Council awarded a bid to...

North Cowichan boasts environmental policies and practices, supports community health 

Several environmental policies and practices have led to a greener future in North Cowichan, but they say the work...

BC Hydro adapting to low water levels as drought continues

Water management strategies are changing as continued warm temperatures and dry weather hit the province.

City of Duncan Cuts Zones in Half

Overhauling zoning bylaws was one of the 2017 highlights within the City of Duncan. Mayor, Phil Kent says more than...

River Forecast Centre Maintains Warning for Cowichan River

While many high streamflow advisories are being rescinded on Vancouver Island, one in the Cowichan Valley has been maintained. The...

Emergency Preparedness: The Name of the Game

Emergency coordinators are preaching preparedness. This comes after last week's Great B.C. Shake-Out earthquake drill. Howie Siemens says you should pack...

Boil Water Advisory Has Been Lifted

Users of the south end water system have been given the green light. The Municipality of North Cowichan lifted the...
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

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

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

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

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

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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