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The public gathers for the second public hearing on the VIMC expansion.

Council again votes ‘no’ on track expansion

The Municipality of North Cowichan stood its ground in the face of $60 million lawsuit threat after a show of overwhelming public support for denying the rezoning.

By Jacqueline Ronson

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New in Town newcomer Elise Durante move to chemainus

Newcomer stories: “We realized how short life can be”

Meet Cowichan newcomer Elise Durante, who didn’t want to wait until retirement to move her family from Vancouver to Chemainus.

By David Minkow
Local news in Cowichan goes back generations

How the Cowichan Valley is rebuilding its local news and democracy

A group of citizens is forging a new path for local journalism in the wake of newspaper closures — and inspiring journalists across Canada.

By Erin Millar
Bootleg bottles from Mill Bay's Rum-running past.

What were the rum-running days like in Mill Bay?

The sensational tale of one of Cowichan’s biggest alleged bootleggers.

By David Minkow
Housing in Cowichan, Jan MacKirdy's search.

Housing in Cowichan is becoming less affordable and less available

Residents struggle as it gets more expensive to live here.

By David Minkow
Lou and Gloria Zheng made the move to Canada five years ago

Newcomer stories: “I want to give back”

Meet Cowichan newcomer Lou Zheng, bagel shop owner and tai chi master.

By David Minkow