Your Weekly Dose of What’s Happening Across the Island Another busy week on Vancouver Island — from major infrastructure news to community events and everything in between. Here’s what you need to know heading into the weekend. Nanaimo’s Downtown Getting a Major Facelift If you’ve driven through downtown Nanaimo lately, you’ve probably noticed things are…
Local Equipment Rental in Duncan — Skip the Drive, Support the Valley If you’ve ever needed a piece of equipment for a weekend project or a multi-week job, you know the drill — drive to Nanaimo or Victoria, wait in line at a big-box rental counter, pay through the nose, and hope the machine is…
The Cowichan Valley is buzzing with updates this week, from innovative waste management initiatives to significant economic development projects and community-focused plans. Here’s a roundup of the latest happenings in our region. North Cowichan Gears Up for Automated Curbside Collection Starting June 2, 2025, North Cowichan residents will see a modernized approach to waste management…
Duncan Advocates for Repurposing Old Hospital as New Facility Amid Construction of Modern Replacement The City of Duncan is calling for the current Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) to be repurposed as a mental health or rehabilitation facility instead of being demolished once the new hospital is completed in 2027. Councillor Tom Duncan emphasized that demolishing…
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) recently held a meeting addressing pressing community issues, including agricultural zoning concerns, housing developments, and water infrastructure projects. The session saw strong participation from residents and key stakeholders. Farmers Voice Concerns Over Zoning Bylaws One of the most heated discussions revolved around agricultural zoning regulations and their impact on…
The City of Duncan has announced a suspension of the Joint Utilities Board’s (JUB) Outfall Relocation Project due to significant cost increases. Initially estimated at $27.4 million in 2016, the project’s expenses have surged to $95 million as of 2025. City officials are now seeking additional funding from provincial and federal governments to proceed. Read…