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Nanaimo Museum showcasing history of Japanese-Canadian internment

Nanaimo Museum showcasing history of Japanese-Canadian internment

Broken Promises travelling exhibit on until late summer, new permanent exhibit set up
Cowichan MP’s brain injury bill debated in Parliament

Cowichan MP’s brain injury bill debated in Parliament

Final vote possible in June
CVRD considers penalties for inappropriate behaviour in its public spaces

CVRD considers penalties for inappropriate behaviour in its public spaces

Penalties would include fines, suspensions
43 years later, friend of Verna Susan Bjerky says search for her still continues in Hope

43 years later, friend of Verna Susan Bjerky says search for her still continues in Hope

Cathy Lamberton remembers Bjerky as a fun and hardworking girl
Business notes: Uncle Albert’s holds major sale before closing after 51 years

Business notes: Uncle Albert’s holds major sale before closing after 51 years

Province funds up to $2 million for expansion of Chemainus-based wood company

Province funds up to $2 million for expansion of Chemainus-based wood company

Ron Anderson & Sons Ltd. will create 35 new jobs
New 570-unit housing project planned in North Cowichan

New 570-unit housing project planned in North Cowichan

North Cowichan gives first 6-storey, 210-unit, building development permit
Stage 1 water restrictions in place in Cowichan

Stage 1 water restrictions in place in Cowichan

Many water systems may face record low levels this year
Boothroyd Indian Band conducting cultural burn in the Fraser Zone on May 2

Boothroyd Indian Band conducting cultural burn in the Fraser Zone on May 2

The cultural burn will take place with the assistance of the BC Wildfire Service
Cammy Lockwood throws hat in ring as Green candidate for Cowichan

Cammy Lockwood throws hat in ring as Green candidate for Cowichan

Combating the catastrophes of climate change and seeking solutions is one of her top priorities