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Road closures to allow for Cowichan hospital construction to last for months

Cyclists and other trail users should avoid the Bell McKinnon Road section

Apr 19, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Work on new organics-waste building at Cowichan’s Bings Creek to begin this year

Project supported with $6 million in federal funding

Apr 19, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Western Forest Products curtails Alberni Pacific sawmill ‘indefinitely’

Firm says it has been unable to achieve an outcome that would allow the site to keep operating

Apr 17, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

Man airlifted with severe burns from Ladysmith house fire

Blaze heavily damaged house on Deer Point Road on Stz’uminus First Nation land

Apr 16, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Hikers help free man trapped in waist-deep mud on popular B.C. trail

A hiker’s ordeal on the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail ends with help from strangers

Apr 15, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

North Cowichan receives $19,000 from province for Sherman Road concept plan

Municipality plans active transportation corridor

Apr 15, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Larger water systems in Cowichan ‘generally’ in good shape, CVRD told

But some of the smaller water systems need support

Apr 12, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Mill Bay Nature School PAC appeals SD79’s decision to end nature-based learning program

No consultation with parents before decision was made

Apr 11, 2024 5:02 PM Read more >

Most of Cowichan’s Mays Road now off limits to heavy trucks

North Cowichan also decides to suspend heavy-truck restriction on Bell McKinnon Road

Apr 11, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Cowichan Valley Regional District to clamp down on short-term rentals

Hundreds are currently operating illegally in the district

Apr 11, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >