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Island man who broke dog's jaw given conditional six-month sentence

Derek Reid pleaded guilty to public mischief and causing unnecessary pain and suffering to an animal

Jan 17, 2025 4:09 PM Read more >

Families safe after fire destroys 5 homes on Penelakut Island

A fire tore through a five unit housing complex on Penelakut Island on Jan. 16

Jan 17, 2025 11:46 AM Read more >

Cow-op looks to make big strides in 2025

Officials say organization turning corner on financial stability

Jan 17, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

Business notes: Jac's on Queens under new ownership

The latest from the Cowichan Valley business community

Jan 17, 2025 5:45 AM Read more >

Man raises funds for El Salvador homes by swimming Sproat Lake

Funds raised help send Port Alberni church members to El Salvador to build houses

Jan 16, 2025 10:52 AM Read more >

Jimmy Pattison steps up to help raise $10 million for equipment at new hospital

Pattison will match all donations up to $5 million

Jan 16, 2025 10:06 AM Read more >

It’s always sunnier in Victoria: Why life in B.C.’s capital is brighter

Victoria receives an average of 661 mm of rain annually, compared with 1,426 mm in Sooke and 1,537 mm in Vancouver

Jan 16, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Cowichan realtor files complaint over BC Assessment's failure to provide information

Jason Anson claims BCA stonewalling him

Jan 16, 2025 5:45 AM Read more >

Construction continues on Chemainus River bridge project

The anticipated completion date for the project is late February, 2025

Jan 15, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

Missing man found

Sean Maher who was last seen on Jan. 9 has now been located.

Jan 15, 2025 11:25 AM Read more >