Local News

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 >

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

Small spot fire near Shawnigan Lake was quickly contained, according to BC Wildfire

Apr 11, 2024 10:06 AM 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 >

UPDATED: Man acquitted of manslaughter in 2020 Duncan death

Judge accepted that the accused acted in self-defence

Apr 10, 2024 4:13 PM Read more >

Port Renfrew petition fights fishery closure

Petition targets DFO decision to protect killer whales, salmon stocks

Apr 10, 2024 1:50 PM Read more >

Ucluelet asks for feedback on parking fees for tourists

Ucluelet could soon join Tofino with new pay parking program

Apr 10, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Cowichan’s Magdalena apartment complex re-opens after fixing structural issues

Most residents vacated the building during the renovations

Apr 10, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Cowichan school district gets almost $350K to help kids afford supplies, activities

Nanaimo-Ladysmith gets $495K

Apr 9, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Cowichan to receive more than $3 million from province for natural disasters

Money comes from Community Emergency Preparedness Fund

Apr 8, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

CVRD unimpressed with province’s response on rural road upkeep

Board will advocate for more improvements to local rural roads

Apr 8, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >