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PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrating Cowichan’s firefighters

It’s Fire Prevention Week, and we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate all the wonderful men and women who give so selflessly of their time and expertise in the Cowichan Valley’s volunteer fire departments.

Oct 6, 2017 6:00 AM Read more >

Seismic upgrades unlikely for old Cowichan hospital

Island Health must look at ‘responsible spending of public money’ when looking at earthquake readiness

Oct 5, 2017 5:00 PM Read more >

Motorists can expect delays on the Malahat

Work continues on highway safety improvements

Oct 5, 2017 4:30 PM Read more >

New Cowichan Valley hospital could be constructed in three years

Health Minister Adrian Dix tells local delegation he’d like to expedite approval process

Oct 5, 2017 4:00 PM Read more >

Cowichan’s MacGregor celebrates new ‘history making’ NDP leader

Jagmeet Singh takes leadership in just one ballot

Oct 5, 2017 2:00 PM Read more >

PHOTO GALLERY: Tour de Rock makes an impression in Cowichan Valley

The Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock rolled through the Cowichan Valley on Tuesday

Oct 5, 2017 1:35 PM Read more >

BC ferries adds extra sailings for long weekend

Another 90 sailings between major routes have been added between Oct. 5-10 for holiday travellers.

Oct 5, 2017 12:00 PM Read more >

Woman convicted in 1995 Cobble Hill killing gets full parole

The Parole Board of Canada has granted full parole to convicted killer Rachel Anne Kleven, 41.

Oct 5, 2017 10:13 AM Read more >

Victoria woman guilty of first degree murder, sentenced to life in prison

Jury rejected not criminally responsible defence in Kaela Mehl’s murder trial

Oct 4, 2017 6:00 PM Read more >

Plans underway for pickleball tournament

“We will be hosting the first outdoor court tournament on Vancouver Island”

Oct 4, 2017 5:30 PM Read more >