Local News

Deal gives First Nation its first land base on Vancouver Island

“This is a historic day for our community…”

May 13, 2024 1:30 AM Read more >

Cool, wet spring so far bodes well for water levels in Lake Cowichan

Recent rain and delayed melting of snow pack causes optimism

May 12, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Lake Cowichan mayor gives kudos to Victoria for efforts to deal with downloading

Capital city sents $100,000 invoice to province for homeless program

May 10, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

New businesses swarming into Lake Cowichan

Many see the town as offering economic opportunities

May 10, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Business notes: Edo Japan opens first location in Cowichan Valley

The latest from the Cowichan business community

May 10, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Spring temperatures stay on par, but Vancouver Island drier than normal

April rainfall less than half the usual, most Island stations show

May 9, 2024 12:55 PM Read more >

Emergency shelter costs were high, and hurt CVRD’s reputation, says official

Shelter cost $200,000 and garnered lots of complaints

May 9, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Work to reduce parrot’s feather in Cowichan’s Somenos watershed shows success

North Cowichan increases budget to Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society

May 9, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Island Corridor Foundation has new CEO

Thomas Bevan takes over from outgoing CEO Larry Stevenson on June 1

May 8, 2024 1:46 PM Read more >

New 4-storey rental complex planned for Chemainus

Project a collaboration between North Cowichan and province

May 8, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >