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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
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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
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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 the Revelation Gondola and Stoke Chair on Saturday, Nov. 28, and Sunday, Nov. 29, … 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

RCMP react as domestic assaults skyrocket

Thu Nov 19, 3:00 PM
Ridge Meadows RCMP will reinstate a position that deals with domestic assaults as they spike in both municipalities. In … more

Two groups vie for Shames Mountain future

Fri Nov 20, 1:00 PM
Two separate groups have emerged in the effort to ensure that local ski hill Shames Mountain stays open. Shames Mountain… more
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