Council may forego over $150,000 in permissive tax exemptions to 25 organizationsÂ
The city could be out over $150,000 if they grant permissive tax exemptions for close to 25 local organizations.
B.C. proposes expanded job protections for workers with serious illness or injury
British Columbia's government has tabled legislation aimed at improving job protections for workers with serious illness or injury.
Early morning quake north of Saanich Inlet leaves no damage
Many say they felt the 5:30 a.m quake, but there has been no reports of damage or tsunami.
Cowichan Valley residents get access to care with new urgent and primary care centreÂ
Cowichan Valley residents get a boost in healthcare as the province announces a new urgent and primary care centre on Government Street
Supportive housing opens on Salt Spring IslandÂ
Thirty two supportive homes are coming to Salt Spring Island to help those experiencing homelessness.
B.C. Conservative MLA Amelia Boultbee resigns, urges Rustad to step down
Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee said she’s leaving the B.C. Conservative caucus and called on party leader John Rustad to resign.Â
B.C. government proposes more legislation to fast-track North Coast power project, with First Nations
The British Columbia government tabled legislation Monday aimed at fast-tracking the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) and enable First Nation’s co-ownership of the project.Â
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP search for missing man and grandson
Police say Norman Lecoy and his grandson could be travelling to Winnipeg, and are asking for any leads to find them.
Theft at BC forest discovery centre leaves beloved display in the dark
Staff and volunteers at the BC Forest Discovery Centre are devastated after a weekend theft that left one of their signature holiday displays in the dark — but community support has since helped bring back the light.
North Cowichan council issues remedial action order to reduce disorder on Lewis StreetÂ
An order to clean up a property on Lewis Street has been issued to promote public safety, increase vegetation management, and address potential hazards.
North Cowichan council tenders new childcare building in CroftonÂ
A new building on Berridge Street in Crofton will bring Childcare spaces to the region, and carry a price tag of $5.44 million.