Local News

CVRD unimpressed with province’s response on rural road upkeep

Board will advocate for more improvements to local rural roads

Apr 8, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Millions in funding returned as company fails to re-start Crofton paper operations

Paper Excellence returns $4.5 million to province

Apr 5, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Cowichan transit receives funding for some increased services

But CVRD disappointed more funding not provided

Apr 5, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Goats welcomed back to downtown Prince Rupert after council overturns ban

Moby Dick Inn owner Teresa Lee is planning to open up petting sessions for families this summer

Apr 4, 2024 1:17 PM Read more >

North Cowichan to support efforts to set up new primary-care clinic

New model hopes to attract health-care workers to region

Apr 4, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

B.C. Ferries decides it won’t be moving Crofton terminal

Municipality and community members had indicated preference for moving terminal

Apr 4, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Town of Ladysmith will increase parking enforcement downtown

Report finds average downtown parking utilization is 36 per cent

Apr 4, 2024 5:01 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Wildfire west of Merritt confirmed to be human-caused

The blaze was found Tuesday afternoon

Apr 3, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

CVRD to remove two transit shelters due to misuse

District receiving complaints regarding alcohol and drug use, and unhoused people

Apr 3, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Operations at Cowichan Lake weir begin for the year

Plans are for pumps to not be used in 2024

Apr 1, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >