Local News

Cowichan school district gets almost $350K to help kids afford supplies, activities

Nanaimo-Ladysmith gets $495K

Apr 9, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Cowichan to receive more than $3 million from province for natural disasters

Money comes from Community Emergency Preparedness Fund

Apr 8, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

CVRD unimpressed with province’s response on rural road upkeep

Board will advocate for more improvements to local rural roads

Apr 8, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Millions in funding returned as company fails to re-start Crofton paper operations

Paper Excellence returns $4.5 million to province

Apr 5, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Cowichan Secondary School went into “Hold and Secure” on April 5

Situation, which may have involved a pellet gun, is under investigation

Apr 5, 2024 2:05 PM Read more >

Cowichan transit receives funding for some increased services

But CVRD disappointed more funding not provided

Apr 5, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Business notes: Phat Bastard Eats food truck relocates to downtown Duncan

The latest from the Cowichan business community

Apr 5, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Goats welcomed back to downtown Prince Rupert after council overturns ban

Moby Dick Inn owner Teresa Lee is planning to open up petting sessions for families this summer

Apr 4, 2024 1:17 PM Read more >

North Cowichan to support efforts to set up new primary-care clinic

New model hopes to attract health-care workers to region

Apr 4, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

BC Ferries decides it won’t be moving Crofton terminal

Municipality and community members had indicated preference for re-locating terminal

Apr 4, 2024 9:15 AM Read more >