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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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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. on Nov. 21.… more
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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

Welfare of our kids still needs work

Fri Nov 20, 11:00 PM
The second annual Central Okanagan State of the Child progress report, issued by Community Action Toward Children’s Heal… 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… more
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