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Nickelback show inspires Cowichan hospital fundraiser

Nickelback show inspires Cowichan hospital fundraiser

Fans of the band Nickleback can win a signed guitar and help fundraise for hospital
Swim advisory lifted for Ladysmith's Transfer Beach

Swim advisory lifted for Ladysmith's Transfer Beach

Island Health says the Ladysmith swim spot is safe for water activity again
Town of Lake Cowichan cuts wastewater effluent into Cowichan River as drought conditions worsen

Town of Lake Cowichan cuts wastewater effluent into Cowichan River as drought conditions worsen

Cowichan Watershed Board warns conditions could be similar to 2023
Council weighs OCP change for Chemainus modular project

Council weighs OCP change for Chemainus modular project

Council explores new path for Morgan Maples
West Vista Terrace project one step closer to be in North Cowichan's UCB

West Vista Terrace project one step closer to be in North Cowichan's UCB

Large project proposed for close to new hospital
Mop-up underway of small wildfire along Cowichan River

Mop-up underway of small wildfire along Cowichan River

Blaze being held at 0.76 hectares
UPDATE: Highway 17 reopens after major crash near Tsawwassen ferry

UPDATE: Highway 17 reopens after major crash near Tsawwassen ferry

DriveBC reports both lanes now open between Salish Sea Drive and Tsawwassen Drive
Ladysmith Council Briefs, June 17, 2025

Ladysmith Council Briefs, June 17, 2025

A recap of the key decisions and announcements
Cowichan teacher heads to south Europe on prestigious fellowship

Cowichan teacher heads to south Europe on prestigious fellowship

Joy Wilson chosen for a National Geographic Lindblad Expedition Fellowship
Mill Bay teen wins youth harm reduction award

Mill Bay teen wins youth harm reduction award

Shields called her initiative the Hummingbird Project