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One in four international students not attending public-funded school: StatsCan

With the number of international students in BC returning to pre-pandemic levels, Stats Canada released a report today about where they are coming from...

Fisheries ministry doesn’t have means to make informed decisions: audit

Canada’s independent environmental auditor says DFO remains in the dark when it comes to the data it needs to manage fisheries. A report to Parliament...

Environmental groups take feds to court over endangered seabirds

A coalition of environmental groups took the federal government to court Wednesday to protect endangered migratory birds. Jens Wieting with the Sierra Club of BC...

Former B.C. premier to become Canadian ambassador to Germany

Canada will soon have a new ambassador to Germany, and the familiar face was once the premier of British Columbia. Prime minister Justin Trudeau announced...

New stamp celebrates an NHL player who made history

A new stamp was unveiled at the Heritage Classic last weekend celebrating a groundbreaking athlete in the NHL.  The stamp will honor the life and...

3 months with news blocked on Facebook; Bill C-18 negotiations ongoing

It's almost been three months since Facebook blocked Canadian news content from its platform. The decision was made in retaliation for the Federal Government passing...

Recent Canada-led mission brings positive changes to the high seas

A recent mission on the high seas will help scientists better understand BC salmon, and help fisheries managers better protect them. DFO’s Jessica Bouwers led...

Salmon farmers agree to $5.25 million settlement over alleged price-fixing

BC salmon farmers are facing a class action lawsuit over years of alleged price-fixing in Canadian grocery stores. The Federal Court of Canada approved class...

DFO leads first-ever mission to stop illegal fishing in North Pacific

Fisheries and Oceans Canada recently wrapped up its first-ever patrol targeting illegal fishing on the high Pacific seas. Sean Wheeler is Chief of International Enforcement,...

New study suggest “Keystone Species” are more than just predators

When people typically think of keystone species, animals that hold an ecosystem together, they think of large predatory animals like wolves.  But a new study...

BC Ferries cancels ten sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen this week

BC Ferries has announced a smattering of cancellations on their route between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen for this week. It's because the Spirit of...

Reprieve on the way for softwood producers, thanks to NAFTA ruling

Canada got some good news yesterday in the long-running fight with the United States over softwood lumber. A free trade review panel concluded the US...

Canada Border Services Agency offers travel tips for Thanksgiving weekend

With Thanksgiving coming up, the Canada Border Services Agency is offering travel tips. The agency focuses on keeping harmful goods out of the country, while...

RCMP websites down nation-wide for maintenance, not cyberattacks

The RCMP’s websites are down nation-wide today, but it’s because of planned maintenance, not a cyberattack. A spokesperson for BC RCMP confirmed the outage is...

Wildfire Satellite to help Canadians deal with wildfires in future

Getting detailed information on Canadian wildfires could come from the skies in the future. The WildfireSat project is run by the Canadian Space Agency, Natural...

New RV bylaw aims to reduce long term parking in North Cowichan

A new by-law in north Cowichan takes aim at illegally parked RVs and gives by-law officers the tools to tow and impound them. ...

CVRD urges residents to curb water consumption immediately

The CVRD says without urgent water conservation measures the region could see the escalation of water restrictions to stage 4.   They suggest residents take...

New website hopes to streamline emergency management in the Cowichan Valley

Emergency Management Cowichan launched a new website this week that aims to be a one-stop shop for all information when disaster strikes.  Senior manager of...

Duncan City Awards submission deadline draws near

The City of Duncan is looking for nominees for their city award nominees, and the deadline to submit is October first.  Anyone can submit a nominee...

Emergency Health Services respond to 33 heat calls in 4 days 

British Columbia Emergency Health Services says they have been busy tending to calls since the heatwave started, and the number is continuing to climb...

Cowichan based search and rescue crew sees action in Southern Gulf Islands

The Cowichan branch of Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue had a busy Monday after a training exercise turned into a real rescue.  According to...

Some LifeLabs clients may receive money in class-action lawsuit settlement

If you were a LifeLabs client on or before Dec. 17, 2019, you might be eligible for a cash benefit from a class action...

BC Highway Patrol sees busy long weekend in Lake Cowichan

BC highway patrol had a busy BC day long weekend in the Cowichan Valley.  According to a release they removed 26 impaired drivers from the...

Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau announce legal separation

After 18 years of marriage Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie are separating. The Prime Minister’s office made the announcement today. In the statement, the...

Cowichan Bay wooden boat festival returns this month

This July the Wooden Boat Festival at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre is back after 3 years, and this year it’ll be bigger than...

Local trout hatchery opens it’s doors to the public

If you’ve ever wondered how a fish hatchery works, you’re in luck.  This Saturday the Vancouver Island Trout Hatchery in Duncan is hosting an open...

Bill C-18 passes; Local news could soon disappear from your news feeds

Don’t expect to see credible local news on your Facebook feed in the next few months. The federal government’s bill requiring tech giants Meta...

CVRD survey seeks public opinion on Worlds Largest Hockey Stick

What do you think should be done with the World's Largest Hockey Stick?  The nearly 40-year-old landmark has required extensive repairs and maintenance to extend...

Snowbirds member charged with sexual assault, no longer flying with team

A Canadian Forces Snowbirds member is no longer flying with the team after getting charged for sexual assault. In a media release Monday, they say...

Annual Father’s Day event returns to the Forest Discovery Centre

The sounds of vintage tractors will be heard throughout the Cowichan Valley this weekend as the Forest Discovery Centre holds its yearly Father’s Day...

Shawnigan Lake School rugby teams clean up at provincials

The Shawnigan Lake School Rugby program is celebrating victory after bringing home gold and two other medals at provincials.  The senior girls' team went into...

Scotch Broom is back and there’s a ‘persistent’ fight ahead

You don’t have to look closely to see the Scotch Broom as you enter Stony Hill Road just outside Maple Bay. The bright yellow...

Seattle judge shuts down Alaskan Chinook fisheries to protect endangered killer whales

Alaskan fisheries relying on salmon from BC rivers have had their permits cancelled by a US court, to protect endangered orcas. Judge Richard Jones made...

WHO declares COVID-19 public health emergency over

The spread of COVID-19 is no longer a global public health emergency. The World Health Organization made the declaration earlier Friday.  The W-H-O Director said...

First Nation speaking out about ‘misinformation’ around new quarry Lake Cowichan

A new quarry is causing tension between the Ts'uubaa-asatx Nation and some community members who live in the area. It's based in Lake Cowichan as...

Federal budget tabled, deficit to continue for foreseeable future

The federal budget will aim to help Canadians struggling with high prices and inflation. A targeted grocery rebate will see low-income residents receive a one-time...

Trudeau right in invoking Emergency Act, policing failures blamed: Public Order Emergency Commission

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met the threshold required to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa and at other border...

Helly Hansen sweaters recalled over ‘flammability concerns’

A recall for nearly 130,000 Helly Hansen sweaters has been issued because of flammability concerns. The recall notice, issued by Health Canada on Wednesday, warns...

Some TUMS products being recalled

Health Canada says TUMS Peppermint Regular Strength antacid sold in packages of three rolls with 12 tablets each may contain fiberglass fragments, paper, and...

Charges Laid for Fatal Accident Near Ladysmith in 2020

Charges have been laid in connection with an accident two years ago on Highway-1 that took the life of a Ladysmith woman. The BC Prosecution...

Tragic Story of Brotherhood Graces the Big Screen at Caprice Theatre

A feature film about a survival story in the Canadian wilderness that happened nearly a century ago begins a week long run tonight at...

Fitness studio coming to Lake Cowichan

Lake Cowichan, BC – A dedicated space to work out with weights and improve cardio fitness will soon be available in the western end...

Random COVID-19 testing to be suspended at Canadian airports

Mandatory COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated travellers will soon be temporarily lifted at airports in Canada. Reports say the federal government will end the practice...

BC Hydro to reduce rates for 2022

BC Hydro customers will likely see lower power bills this year, as the power company is reducing its rates by an average of 1.4...

Ottawa Police arrest 70 as they move to disperse Freedom Convoy from city

Some big rigs in downtown Ottawa are moving out voluntarily this afternoon as police continue to push into the epicentre of the Freedom Convoy...

Dog Saved After Falling Through Ice

Story by Ridley Wilson An accident atop the icy Holden Lake in Hemer Park led to a Great Pyrenees dog fighting for her life in...

Vancouver Island Regional Library to mandate employee vaccinations

Vaccines will be mandatory for Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) employees next year.

Lawsuit alleges Tinder dating app reduces matches for non-paying users

A Vancouver law firm has launched a class action lawsuit against the dating app Tinder, and its owners Match Group Inc and Match Group...

Alistair MacGregor Set to Return as MP in Cowichan-Malahat-Langford

The majority of the ballots in the Cowichan-Malahat-Langford riding have been counted and Alastair MacGregor of the NDP appears set to continue his duties...
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