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Emergency preparedness guides available to those who need them in B.C.

The Emergency Preparedness Week, United Way B.C. is encouraging people to have a plan

May 9, 2024 5:05 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 >

New signs will help Ladysmith visitors find their way

Wayfinding signs installed along 1st Avenue and Roberts Street

May 8, 2024 5:05 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 >

Province funds up to $2 million for expansion of Chemainus-based wood company

Ron Anderson & Sons Ltd. will create 35 new jobs

May 2, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Stage 1 water restrictions in place in Cowichan

Many water systems may face record low levels this year

May 1, 2024 2:24 PM Read more >