Local News

50-Plus Activity Centre re-opens at Lake Cowichan; volunteers needed

President Ginny Saboe said things were moving along well in the first week of the centre’s re-birth.

Sep 19, 2017 3:14 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island libraries approve budget increase

VIRL 2018-22 financial plan adds focus on First Nations

Sep 19, 2017 12:06 PM Read more >

Long-awaited overdose prevention site opens in Duncan

“This new overdose prevention site… will save the lives of Cowichan residents”

Sep 18, 2017 9:37 AM Read more >

Column: Hurricane Irma makes one appreciate the Island

Robert’s column

Sep 17, 2017 1:00 PM Read more >

South End boil-water advisory cancelled

Tests say water is safe; chlorination continues

Sep 16, 2017 1:30 PM Read more >

Coulson Aviation tests thermal technology in preparation for Australian fire season

Helicopters were on and around Sproat lake testing NVGs and thermal cameras this week

Sep 16, 2017 12:06 PM Read more >

Nomination deadline looms for Duncan awards

Know somebody worthy of celebration? Act fast.

Sep 15, 2017 11:00 PM Read more >

Duncan mother found safe

Susan Mitchell, 34, was reported missing on Sept. 10

Sep 15, 2017 7:20 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Nanaimo RCMP say missing woman found

Tara Dawn Brown, 41, has been found safe and sound, says Nanaimo police.

Sep 15, 2017 10:35 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Candidates meeting for Shawnigan Lake to be held on Sept. 28

Three candidates running for the director’s seat on the CVRD

Sep 15, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >