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Simply not true: NDP refutes claims of B. C. minister under investigation
15+ hour, 6+ min ago (573+ words) Published 1: 19 pm Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Premier David Eby speaks to media in Vancouver on Jan. 21, 2025. Eby on May 5, 2026 refuted claims from former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart that a B. C. cabinet minister is under investigation for foreign interference. (Lauren Collins/Black Press Media)…...
Letter: Abusive language towards CVRD went too far
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (392+ words) Lake Cowichan Gazette Letter: Abusive language towards CVRD went too far Published 2: 10 pm Friday, May 1, 2026 I am committed to my rural lifestyle, which includes raising sheep, horses, chickens and a vegetable garden here in the Cowichan Valley, so I have…...
Letter: Look at forestry policies needed
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (359+ words) Published 11: 55 am Friday, May 1, 2026 By Peter W. Rusland Dear North Cowichan mayor and council, and Premier David Eby: It's not surprising a four-councillor cluster voted against a cogent April 15 motion urging our province to review and strengthen our forest policies, including…...
Highway name changes proposal finds "limited support" in Parksville survey
1+ week, 2+ day ago (417+ words) Published 10: 35 am Sunday, April 26, 2026 A survey of downtown businesses found "significant concerns" with proposed name changes for Highway 19 A and Alberni Highway within the limits of the City of Parksville. The Parksville Downtown Business Association asked for input from its…...
New Canadian social-media platform built for Canadians by B. C. -led team
2+ week, 1+ day ago (635+ words) Published 2: 15 pm Monday, April 20, 2026 A new Canadian social media platform, Northsocial, launched from Chilliwack a year ago, is geared to reflecting Canadian values and protecting digital sovereignty. "Canada has incredible communities and creators, but most of our online spaces are…...
North Cowichan to hold second public hearing on wedding venue proposal
2+ week, 1+ day ago (382+ words) Published 7: 00 am Monday, April 20, 2026 North Cowichan will hold a second public hearing on May 20 on the proposal for a wedding venue at Lake Road's Oak & Vine Estate. (Oak & Vine Facebook page) North Cowichan will hold a second public hearing on…...
CVRD must take red pen to new zoning bylaw
2+ week, 6+ day ago (448+ words) Published 7: 00 am Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Fences. Roosters. Farm retail sales. Agritourism. Food trucks. RVs. And the list goes on. The Cowichan Valley Regional District electoral area directors need to take a microscope, a red pen and possibly some scissors to their…...
Letter: CVRD staff must listen to local planning committees
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (506+ words) Lake Cowichan Gazette Letter: CVRD staff must listen to local planning committees Published 11: 40 am Thursday, April 2, 2026 I am writing to express my feelings about the current proposal to impose a uniform zoning system across the entire Cowichan Valley Regional District....
Fill your heart with art after work in Cowichan
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (365+ words) Published 5: 00 pm Wednesday, March 25, 2026 The Cowichan Valley Arts Council is expanding its evening and immersive programming for adults over the spring and summer months kicking off with Urban Sketching on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a. m. to 3: 30 p. m. (Courtesy of CVAC) The Cowichan Valley…...
Editorial: Continuing access to trades education vital
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (380+ words) Published 7: 00 am Wednesday, March 25, 2026 It was great news that trades programs in the Cowichan Valley School District that were going to move to Nanaimo will be staying in Cowichan after all. It was announced in June of last year that…...