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Hundreds evacuated in Cowichan after state of emergency declared because of flooding

Fri Nov 20, 1:00 PM
Municipal officials have called a state of emergency early Friday morning, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people as flood waters caused one of Cowichan’s biggest disasters in decades.… more

Locals pull together in wake of Friday's flooding emergency

Fri Nov 20, 7:00 PM
Cowichan’s emergency systems passed with flying colours as civic and volunteer crews tackled Friday’s flooding disaster.… more

Craig Street reopening bash postponed as city handles flooding crisis

Fri Nov 20, 6:00 PM
Saturday’s official opening of Duncan’s upgraded Craig Street has been postponed as city leaders and staff deal with the flooding emergency, Mayor Phil Kent said late Friday afternoon.… more

Revelstoke Mountain Resort announces early opening

Fri Nov 20, 5:00 PM
Revelstoke Mountain Resort announced today it will be opening a week earlier than scheduled. The ski hill will be run th… more

UPDATED: Province to help with flood damage claims

Fri Nov 20, 5:00 PM
The province has approved financial assistance for those in the Cowichan Valley impacted by floodwaters.… more

Resurfacing, rip rap projects announced  

Fri Nov 20, 5:00 PM
Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP Chuck Strahl and Chilliwack-Hope MLA Barry Penner braved the rain and the rushing waters of … more

Plug Out – Tune In  

Fri Nov 20, 4:00 PM
Abbotsford Collegiate student Alexandria Mitchell wants to get the community of Abbotsford powered up over the issue of … more

Filling seats the issue

Fri Nov 20, 4:00 PM
The new Entertainment and Sports Centre will need a big operating subsidy in 2010, with lower than expected attendance f… more

Man pleads guilty to drunk driving in fatal hit-and-run

Fri Nov 20, 4:00 PM
An Abbotsford man charged with drunk driving after the hit-and-run death of a young mom pleaded guilty in Abbotsford Pro… more

RCMP seek answers in knife attack

Fri Nov 20, 4:00 PM
West Shore RCMP are investigating a possible home invasion that left a Langford man with a slashed face. Police and par… more
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