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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. Volunteers were busy sandbagging areas in and around Duncan while the Island Savings Centre opened to help folks ordered to evacuate their... more

Gathering to weave Cowichan cultures together

Fri Nov 20, 7:00 AM
A simple tradition recognized by all peoples is the basis of a new community workshop. “Coming together to share a meal is an important part of all cultures,” explained project co-ordinator Louise McMurray in a media release. With this universal tradition in... more > more

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