Cowichan businesswoman Kristi Koons said she’s alarmed and concerned over the fact that she and another two women were asked to leave a town hall featuring federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on June 10 because of the T-shirts they were wearing. Koons said she was quiet and respectful at the town hall, which was held […]

Bringing a puppy home is a big milestone. The house instantly feels louder, cuter, and a little more chaotic. One moment, everything is full of joy and love; the next, it’s a wonder how something so small can get into absolutely everything. Excitement, a feeling of being overwhelmed, and emotional attachment often come all at

The Canadian side of the Chilkoot Trail saw fewer visits in the past five years combined than it did in any one of the previous five years before the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s according to year-over-year data from the past 10 years obtained by the News ahead of Parks Canada opening reservations for the Chilkoot Trail

The Alouette River Management Society (ARMS) has come up with a unique response to a beaver nuisance. In late October, ARMS began receiving reports about an increase in beaver activity behind 126th Avenue. While the dam wasn’t an immediate concern, heavy rains soon caused water to back up onto neighbouring properties. Also, the beavers had