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One airlifted to hospital after Duncan plane crash that knocked out power to thousands

A Cessna 172 crashed at Duncan Airport Thursday afternoon, sending one of the two passengers on board to hospital

Jan 19, 2017 5:00 AM Read more >

914 people die from drug overdoses in B.C. in 2016: coroner's report

Overdose deaths increased by 80 per cent compared to 2015

Jan 18, 2017 8:00 PM Read more >

B.C. health minister suggests increasing smoking age to 21

Terry Lake raises question during National Non-Smoking Week.

Jan 18, 2017 7:00 PM Read more >

Catalyst Paper aims to go from public to private company

The Supreme Court of BC gave the green light on Jan. 18 to major changes to the way Catalyst Paper does business.

Jan 18, 2017 9:00 AM Read more >

Business notes: New Neapolitan pizzeria to open in Valley View

Pizzeria Prima Strada, Victoria’s first authentic Neapolitan pizzeria, is expanding to the Cowichan Valley.

Jan 18, 2017 8:00 AM Read more >

Iannidinardo wins Cowichan Valley NDP nomination battle

After 15 years of Liberal rule, it’s time to build a better B.C., according to Lori Iannidinardo.

Jan 18, 2017 5:00 AM Read more >

Crofton couple chooses doctor-assisted death: “Kay and I have lived a rich and full life. All is now in order, and we’re ready to move on.”

Surrounded by his many friends and loved ones, Ernie Sievewright finally died with dignity in his Crofton home on Jan. 15.

Jan 17, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >

B.C.'s first-time home buyer program attracting applicants, minister says

Rich Coleman says nearly 30 applications were submitted without six hours of launch

Jan 16, 2017 2:00 PM Read more >

Hundreds gather to honour fire chief Rob Patterson [photos and video added]

The sun shone on brilliantly polished boots and gleaming fire trucks Saturday afternoon, Jan. 14

Jan 16, 2017 9:00 AM Read more >

Women's sex-harassment suit against RCMP certified as class action

Women's RCMP sex suit certified as class action

Jan 16, 2017 9:00 AM Read more >