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Low-pressure system brings lightning and hail storms

Low-pressure system brings lightning and hail storms

More wet weather coming
$5.9 million flood mitigation work underway along Chemainus River

$5.9 million flood mitigation work underway along Chemainus River

People asked not to swim near project
Premier announces Hospital-at-Home program expanding into Cowichan

Premier announces Hospital-at-Home program expanding into Cowichan

HaH program an internationally recognized model
Sidney ticket hits million-dollar jackpot

Sidney ticket hits million-dollar jackpot

Sidney ticket matches all 7 numbers on Lotto Max Max Millions draw
Stz'uminus, Snuneymuxw candidates begin campaigning in school trustee byelection

Stz'uminus, Snuneymuxw candidates begin campaigning in school trustee byelection

Candidates discuss issues important to them ahead of Sept. 14 byelection
Island rabbit rescue having to turn away people bringing in bunnies

Island rabbit rescue having to turn away people bringing in bunnies

People continue to dump their pet rabbits, laments V.I. Fluffle
Hawaii Martin Mars makes its final flight over Ladysmith

Hawaii Martin Mars makes its final flight over Ladysmith

The water bomber's final resting place is now the BC Aviation Museum in North Saanich
CVRD to hold AAP for purchase of private water system near Shawnigan Lake

CVRD to hold AAP for purchase of private water system near Shawnigan Lake

The Cowichan Valley Regional District wants to buy Shawnigan Village Waterworks for $3.2 million
Massive fish die off has occurred in Somenos Lake

Massive fish die off has occurred in Somenos Lake

A massive fish die off, likely in the tens of thousands, has struck Somenos Lake.
Retired appraiser waging fight against 'underassessed' commercial, industrial properties

Retired appraiser waging fight against 'underassessed' commercial, industrial properties

A retired senior appraiser from BC Assessment has launched a province-wide public awareness campaign to highlight the under-assessment of some commercial and industrial properties by BC Assessment