Who is Alistair?  “The Cowichan Valley has been my home for 35 years, and I’m now raising my family here on a small farming property. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Victoria and my master’s degree from Royal Roads University. During my time at university,” he says....

Who is Kathy Code?  “It is my nature to serve my community and over the years, I have been involved in many non-profit organizations, most recently the Ecoforestry Institute Society and Fairy Creek. In 2017, I retired from the BC Government as an economic development policy analyst, with skills in policy...

With warming weather on the way, the Province is urging British Columbians to prepare for seasonal hazards like flooding, wildfires, and drought. Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene says having a plan, a grab-and-go bag, and knowing what to do in an emergency is key as runoff from melting snowpack increases...

As municipalities strive to create more housing, the Union of BC Municipalities says sustainable funding from the province is needed to help replace aging infrastructure. UBCM president Trish Mandewo says they estimate $24-Billion will be needed over the next ten years for infrastructure. "These are old, and are either in poor...

New legislation introduced by the BC Government could limit the amount of road tests needed to obtain a Class 5 license.  If legislation is approved, a second road test to obtain a Class 5 license will now not be required and instead replaced with a 12-month restriction period for demonstrating...

If Easter long weekend plans include taking a ferry, you're asked to plan ahead. BC Ferries says it will be particularly important when travelling on the busy Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay and the Horseshoe Bay to Langdale routes. The busiest days expected during the long weekend are Thursday and Friday,...