Local News

Every second counts: Marine rescue team keeps watchful eye on Island waters

The team of 42 professionally trained volunteers provides 24/7 year-round marine emergency response

Mar 18, 2025 11:23 AM Read more >

Nickelback leads star-studded lineup at Laketown Amphitheatre in August

The Glorious Sons and Sam Roberts Band will also perform

Mar 18, 2025 10:02 AM Read more >

Reckless driving stop leads Victoria police to man with suspected gang ties

The driver was first reported after speeding and driving recklessly into oncoming traffic in Saanich 

Mar 18, 2025 9:38 AM Read more >

Cowichan's social issues can be successfully dealt with: official

John Horn, North Cowichan’s director of social planning, believes the issues can be dealt with quickly

Mar 18, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

Two more Cowichan residents awarded King Charles III Coronation Medals

Betty James and Madeline Swain recognized for good works

Mar 18, 2025 5:45 AM Read more >

North Cowichan looks to respond to U.S. tariffs

Mayor says tariff impacts will be felt in municipality

Mar 17, 2025 2:28 PM Read more >

On board: Navigating the choppy waters of B.C.'s herring fishery

Black Press Media climbs aboard commercial fishboat to explore decades-long battle over Salish Sea roe harvest

Mar 15, 2025 7:16 PM Read more >

Raymon Farmere running for North Cowichan council

Farmere is a computer technician and ESL Instructor

Mar 14, 2025 10:15 AM Read more >

Joanna Lord looks to fill North Cowichan's vacant council seat

Lord is a former teacher

Mar 14, 2025 9:44 AM Read more >

Business Notes: Stillhead Distillery introduces rye whisky aged in Garry oak barrels

The latest from the Cowichan business community

Mar 14, 2025 5:45 AM Read more >