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Fire destroys auto-body shop south of Duncan

Fire destroys auto-body shop south of Duncan

Several vehicles on site were also damaged
B.C. foundation aiming to change lives has Beyonce's father on board

B.C. foundation aiming to change lives has Beyonce's father on board

Change Space Foundation, which has reach in Victoria, aims to use Hollywood connections to empower non-profits
Totem pole, artwork, unveiled at new RCMP detachment

Totem pole, artwork, unveiled at new RCMP detachment

Building and art work symbolize new beginning in relationship between police and First Nations
Veteran and former homeowner in North Cowichan denied resident rate at local municipal cemetery

Veteran and former homeowner in North Cowichan denied resident rate at local municipal cemetery

North Cowichan says bylaw would have to be changed
20 charges laid in crackdown on open alcohol, drug use in Duncan area

20 charges laid in crackdown on open alcohol, drug use in Duncan area

Weapons and drugs also seized
PHOTOS: Salmon carcasses fly at Island creek to replenish ecosystem

PHOTOS: Salmon carcasses fly at Island creek to replenish ecosystem

Dead salmon provide vital nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to B.C.’s coastal waterways
Ladysmith Council narrows municipal budget increase to 3.75%

Ladysmith Council narrows municipal budget increase to 3.75%

Initial increase was 4.6 per cent
Camper van towed from Ladysmith creek

Camper van towed from Ladysmith creek

The van was towed out by Central Towing on the Dec. 28
Island man who broke dog's jaw given conditional six-month sentence

Island man who broke dog's jaw given conditional six-month sentence

Derek Reid pleaded guilty to public mischief and causing an animal to be in distress
Families safe after fire destroys 5 homes on Penelakut Island

Families safe after fire destroys 5 homes on Penelakut Island

A fire tore through a five unit housing complex on Penelakut Island on Jan. 16