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

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

Municipality plans active transportation corridor
Langford donates fire truck to Malahat Fire Hall

Langford donates fire truck to Malahat Fire Hall

Freightliner truck will better equip fire volunteers for emergencies
Larger water systems in Cowichan ‘generally’ in good shape, CVRD told

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

But some of the smaller water systems need support
Business notes: North Cowichan’s CAO recognized for long service

Business notes: North Cowichan’s CAO recognized for long service

The latest from the Cowichan Valley business communtiy
Mill Bay Nature School PAC appeals SD79’s decision to end nature-based learning program

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

No consultation with parents before decision was made
Most of Cowichan’s Mays Road now off limits to heavy trucks

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
Southern Vancouver Island has 1st official 2024 wildfire near Shawnigan Lake

Southern Vancouver Island has 1st official 2024 wildfire near Shawnigan Lake

Small spot fire near Shawnigan Lake was quickly contained, according to BC Wildfire
Cowichan Valley Regional District to clamp down on short-term rentals

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

Hundreds are currently operating illegally in the district
UPDATED: Man acquitted of manslaughter in 2020 Duncan death

UPDATED: Man acquitted of manslaughter in 2020 Duncan death

Judge accepted that the accused acted in self-defence
Port Renfrew petition fights fishery closure

Port Renfrew petition fights fishery closure

Petition targets DFO decision to protect killer whales, salmon stocks