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Robert Barron column: Thanks to municipal workers during snow storm

I’ve always wondered how anything gets done when mounds of snow fall from the sky.

Strangers save life of hiker in Cowichan

Hike up Cobble Hill Mountain turns into ambulance ride, surgery

Vancouver Island Snowmageddon finally over?

Wet flurries possible, but school districts open, last night’s dump probably the last gasp.

Concern over student vaping grows in Vancouver Island schools

Island Health officer says parents and educators have ample reason to be concerned

Forecast of snow and rain means a messy weekend for Valley residents

Walk warily, help clear sidewalks, drive safely, and watch for snow build-up on roofs and sheds

North Cowichan asked to participate in program to cut human-wildlife conflicts

WildSafeBC offers program on reducing human-wildlife conflicts

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Cobble Hill creates community snowman

“Who wants to meet in the Cobble Hill Common tomorrow and build a record setting snowman…?”

Solving parrot’s feather infestation in North Cowichan will be difficult, costly

Invasive species choking Somenos Creek

Business notes: Building relationships key in business and life

A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity of speaking to Networking for Non-Profits Cowichan.

Back to school for Vancouver Island’s snow-covered kids, more snow coming

All school districts in business this morning but officials warn another 5-10 centimetres today

N. Cowichan budgets $10K for ‘Duncan Strip’ crime strategy

Businesses identify crime and social issues as major factors

Weather postpones Duncan walk for missing and murdered, but support for families strong

UPDATE: Missing Duncan woman found

35-year-old Raine Cook has been located

Cowichan Bay man and his dog rescued from ravine

Workers from Superior Excavating stepped in to help

All SD79 schools, several others, closed on Wednesday

Schools close doors due to winter weather

‘Missing Middle’ housing tops OCP feedback at Lake Cowichan

Residents make their concerns known to Lake Cowichan officials at OCP open house

Cowichan Valley buried at epicentre of snowstorms

Cowichan Valley can expect lots more snow this week

And the snowiest community on Vancouver Island is…

Black Press reporters break out their tape measures to determine winter warrior bragging rights

Police seek help locating pair known to be in Victoria in December

Pair thought to be travelling West Coast

UPDATE: Vancouver Island schools and colleges closed Tuesday

WATCH: School superintendent delivers Snow Day message in song