Local News

Extensive work on Crofton Road expected soon

Transportation Minister Claire Trevena tells local officials upgrades will begin within a year

Oct 1, 2017 11:00 AM Read more >

Councillor and other local government officials tell of increasing harassment

Day talked about his experience at a workshop at the Union of B.C. Municipalities

Sep 28, 2017 4:30 PM Read more >

Fire ban lifted on Vancouver Island

Category 2, 3 fires allowed effective at noon Sept. 29

Sep 28, 2017 10:14 AM Read more >

Island airports prepare for WestJet’s new low-cost carrier, Swoop

With WestJet’s announcement Wednesday morning of their new ultra-low cost carrier Swoop, Comox Airport’s CEO says there is room for the business model across the country and on Vancouver Island.

Sep 27, 2017 2:30 PM Read more >

Many residents still lukewarm to old Chemainus Elementary School redevelopment

Project given final approval amid conceerns about increased traffic, limited park space

Sep 26, 2017 4:00 PM Read more >

Saltair residents lay out the groundwork for a referendum on community centre

Petition at meeting gathers names to give the community a say on the building’s future

Sep 26, 2017 1:00 PM Read more >

North Cowichan approves controversial new fire bylaw

Many remain opposed to new policy

Sep 26, 2017 10:40 AM Read more >

Authentic Syrian food the centrepiece of Chemainus dinner and dance fundraiser

Syrian food to highlight event

Sep 25, 2017 2:30 PM Read more >

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP rider motivated for Tour de Rock

Cops For Cancer a cause Wood would go on for kids any time

Sep 25, 2017 11:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island mayor looking to bring Amazon headquarters to B.C.

New headquarters could bring up to 50,000 jobs and billions of dollars to the local economy

Sep 22, 2017 3:40 PM Read more >