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Island Health employee files 2nd human rights complaint in 7 years

Internal investigation found Island Health employees actions were racist, man says concerns persist

Jul 24, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Man arrested for arson after fire in Duncan on July 20

The Duncan Fire Department responded to a report of a fire believed to be intentionally set in a vacant lot

Jul 23, 2024 9:58 AM Read more >

Parhar Group, Clements Centre, partner to build affordable housing in Cowichan

Coun. Chris Istace said the project ticks all the boxes of North Cowichan’s official community plan

Jul 23, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Cowichan Valley now at Stage 3 water restrictions

East Vancouver Island is currently at Drought Level 4

Jul 22, 2024 11:40 AM Read more >

Rotary Club of Duncan donates $7,500 to Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society

The Rotary Club of Duncan has donated $7,500 to the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society.

Jul 22, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Mill Bay, Malahat firefighters handle brush blaze reported by boater

Boater on Saanich Inlet calls in smoke spotted over Bamberton

Jul 22, 2024 6:41 AM Read more >

Water licensing restrictions in Koksilah watershed deterring new farms

Only one land match was made in the CVRD in a one-year period

Jul 19, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Business Notes: Duncan Garage Quad-Shots win Amazing Race Cowichan 2024

Duncan Garage Quad-Shots claimed victory after a hard-fought contest at the Amazing Race Cowichan 2024.

Jul 19, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Province buys Cowichan Valley's 56-unit Woodland Gardens for affordable housing

The Rental Protection Fund provided approximately $5.4 million in equity

Jul 18, 2024 1:38 PM Read more >

Project proposes to commemorate Japanese community in Chemainus

Installation of a heritage mural on municipally owned land on Croft Street

Jul 18, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >