Local News

Spring temperatures stay on par, but Vancouver Island drier than normal

April rainfall less than half the usual, most Island stations show

May 9, 2024 12:55 PM Read more >

Emergency shelter costs were high, and hurt CVRD’s reputation, says official

Shelter cost $200,000 and garnered lots of complaints

May 9, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Work to reduce parrot’s feather in Cowichan’s Somenos watershed shows success

North Cowichan increases budget to Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society

May 9, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Island Corridor Foundation has new CEO

Thomas Bevan takes over from outgoing CEO Larry Stevenson on June 1

May 8, 2024 1:46 PM Read more >

New 4-storey rental complex planned for Chemainus

Project a collaboration between North Cowichan and province

May 8, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Nanaimo Museum showcasing history of Japanese-Canadian internment

Broken Promises travelling exhibit on until late summer, new permanent exhibit set up

May 7, 2024 10:25 AM Read more >

Cowichan MP’s brain injury bill debated in Parliament

Final vote possible in June

May 7, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

CVRD considers penalties for inappropriate behaviour in its public spaces

Penalties would include fines, suspensions

May 6, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

43 years later, friend of Verna Susan Bjerky says search for her still continues in Hope

Cathy Lamberton remembers Bjerky as a fun and hardworking girl

May 3, 2024 9:26 AM Read more >

Business notes: Uncle Albert’s holds major sale before closing after 51 years

May 3, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >