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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

Evacuees return home as floodwaters subside Saturday

Sat Nov 21, 1:00 PM
Floodwaters had drained enough by early afternoon Saturday for most evacuated locals to return home, a regional spokesman said.… more
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Residential watchdogs take a breather

Thu Nov 19, 4:00 PM
Don’t count the White Rock Ratepayers Association out too soon. That’s the word from WRRA chair Gordon Hammond, and fellow founder Jean Kromm, while acknowledging that the group, organized in its curr… more

Allenby Road closed Saturday due to mudslide

Sat Nov 21, 1:00 PM
Allenby Road remained closed Saturday around noon after a mudslide Friday night dumped debris on the riverside roadway.… 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

Kerry Park pool vote turnout brisk, results available Saturday night

Sat Nov 21, 12:00 PM
Voter turnout in the Kerry Park pool referendum was brisk at Frances Kelsey high school Saturday. Voting ends at 8 p.m. … more

Officials assess flood damage as province provides gear, chopper, insurance

Sat Nov 21, 11:00 AM
Cowichan region’s emergency brass were busy assessing flood damage Saturday morning in the wake of Friday’s disaster.… 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

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

Upper Pitt plan off B.C. Hydro’s list

Thu Nov 19, 4:00 PM
Provincial study screened out proposals that affected parks… more
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