Canada falls 2-1 to Russia in New Year’s Eve world juniors clash
Win gives Russia top spot in Group AThe Canadian Press / December 31, 2018
Year: 2018
Outdoor hockey grows in latest version of NHL video game
The slogan for NHL 19 is, “From the pond to the pros”The Canadian Press / December 31, 2018
Year in Review: Municipal elections brings new leadership to the Valley
North Cowichan and Duncan have new mayors; CVRD has new chairmanRobert Barron / December 31, 2018
How many drug users who OD’d have brain damage?
Doctors say Canada needs dataThe Canadian Press / December 31, 2018
Plan a safe ride home for New Year’s Eve, ICBC warns
Police will be out conducting roadchecks so take transit, it’s freePeninsula News Staff / December 31, 2018
Memorable moments in sports from 2018
Just a few of the highlights from the past yearKevin Rothbauer / December 31, 2018
Mayor owes town planner an apology
It is obvious that the mayor has crossed that line by advocating for a business ventureWire Service / December 31, 2018
Will you do just one more thing to combat climate change?
I turned half a century just after Christmas.Wire Service / December 31, 2018
Refugee caravan of the U.S.’s own making
The U.S. has bombed, invaded and overthrown Central American governments more than 14 timesWire Service / December 31, 2018
Proportional respresentation vote a waste of money
Total votes was 1,378,753 with 845,235 at 61.30 per cent voting noWire Service / December 31, 2018
McCallum Roofing really cared after wind storm
Sent out workers that day to secure a tarp to my roof before it started to rainWire Service / December 31, 2018
Blackwood earns 2nd straight shutout, Devils blank Canucks 4-0
Vancouver finishes 2018 with 19-19-4 recordThe Canadian Press / December 31, 2018
Jann Arden’s mother, who had Alzheimer’s disease, dies
Arden works to curb stigma of dementia, talks on social media with others whose relatives have itThe Canadian Press / December 31, 2018
Municipal forestry has big spinoffs in community
I am opposed to the closure of North Cowichan’s municipal forestry program, even temporarily.Wire Service / December 31, 2018
Exports only fuel boom and bust cycles
I fail to comprehend the rationale behind racing to enhance the export of raw materials fasterWire Service / December 31, 2018
A big round of applause to the power/Hydro crews
We were so grateful and relieved when that power came back on.Wire Service / December 31, 2018
Schools shouldn’t get rid of ‘Christmas’
They don’t want to offend anybodyWire Service / December 31, 2018
Daredevil plans to jump motorcycle over White Rock’s broken pier
Mayor Darryl Walker says plan makes ‘absolutely no sense at all’Aaron Hinks / December 31, 2018
Cowichan residents don’t need to travel to Victoria to renew passport
Hold onto your hats, citizens, this is big news for those who…Sarah Simpson / December 31, 2018
What are the most popular baby names in B.C. in 2018?
New additions to the Top 10 lists: Isla and LeoLaura Baziuk / December 31, 2018