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“Calls for improved highway safety on the Malahat are getting louder after a fatal head-on crash over the weekend that sent one car over an embankment and the other bursting into flames.” cheknews.ca/fatal-accide... - @cheknews.ca

#BCNews #CowichanValley #MalahatHighway #YYJ
Fatal accident on the Malahat sparks renewed calls for improvements
Calls for Malahat Highway safety improvements are getting louder after a fatal head-on crash over the weekend that sent one car over an embankment and the other bursting into flames.
cheknews.ca
January 13, 2026 at 1:37 AM
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BRITISH COLUMBIA: “Evacuation order issued in Cowichan Valley, alert in Fraser Valley as rain pummels parts of B.C.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

#BCFlood #BCStorm #CowichanValley #Crofton #FraserValley #VancouverIsland
Evacuation order issued in Cowichan Valley, alert in Fraser Valley as rain pummels parts of B.C. | CBC News
An evacuation order has been issued for parts of the Cowichan Valley, on Vancouver Island, as officials warn the Chemainus River could flood. And in the Fraser Valley, an evacuation alert remains in p...
www.cbc.ca
January 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Be sure to sign up for the Alertable app in the Cowichan Valley to always be alerted to events in the region. Follow the link below for more information on this Flood Evacuation Order.
#Chemainus #Crofton #CowichanValley #NorthCowichan
alertable.ca#/incidents/4...
January 12, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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“Evacuation alert near Chilliwack River, Vancouver Island regions under flood watch” www.castanet.net/news/BC/5936... - @castanet.net

#BCFlood #BCStorm #CampbellRiver #Chilliwack #ComoxValley #CowichanValley #FraserValley #Nanaimo #PortAlberni #PortHardy #Tofino #YYJ
Evacuation alert near Chilliwack River, Vancouver Island regions under flood watch
UPDATE 5:33 p.m. The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an evacuation alert for areas near the Chilliwack River, citing "potential danger to life and safety" due to high river flows as an atmo...
www.castanet.net
January 12, 2026 at 2:24 AM
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“Vancouver Island regions under flood watch as atmospheric river batters B.C. coast” www.timescolonist.com/bc-news/vanc... - @timescolonist.bsky.social

#AtmosphericRiver #BCFlood #BCStorm #CampbellRiver #ComoxValley #CowichanValley #Nanaimo #PortAlberni #PortHardy #Tofino #VancouverIsland #YYJ
Vancouver Island regions under flood watch as atmospheric river batters B.C. coast
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's River Forecast Centre has expanded its flood watch advisories to cover swaths of Vancouver Island as an atmospheric river moves through the region.
www.timescolonist.com
January 11, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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“UPDATE: One person dead after crash on Malahat” vicnews.com/2026/01/10/h... - @victorianews.bsky.social

#BCHwy1 #CowichanValley #MalahatHighway #YYJ
UPDATE: One person dead after crash on Malahat - Victoria News
Police said 4 people were involved in a collision on the highway that left one vehicle engulfed in flames
vicnews.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:05 AM
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MALAHAT HIGHWAY: “Five ground ambulances and one air ambulance were dispatched to a stretch of Highway 1 on southern Vancouver Island after a serious crash Saturday afternoon.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social

#BCHwy1 #BCNews #CowichanValley #MalahatHighway #YYJ
Serious crash closes Malahat Highway in both directions near Bamberton
Five ground ambulances and one air ambulance were dispatched to a stretch of Highway 1 on southern Vancouver Island after a serious crash Saturday afternoon.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 10, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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“High Streamflow Advisory –Vancouver Island Central, East and South (NEW), Haida Gwaii,
North Coast, Central Coast, South Coast, Lower Fraser…” bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/adv... - Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

#ComoxValley #CowichanValley #FraserValley #HaidaGwaii #Nanaimo #YYJ
bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca
January 10, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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NORTH COWICHAN, B.C. - “North Cowichan will hire a wildfire specialist to support wildfire-protection planning in the municipality.” cowichanvalleycitizen.com/2026/01/08/n... - Cowichan Valley Citizen

#BCWildfire #CowichanValley #NorthCowichan #Wildfires
North Cowichan to hire wildfire specialist - Cowichan Valley Citizen
Wildfire preparedness now a strategic priority in municipality
cowichanvalleycitizen.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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“North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP say they are concerned for the wellbeing of missing woman Patricia Kent and are asking the public to help locate her.” cheknews.ca/north-cowich... - @cheknews.ca

#CowichanValley #DuncanBC #MissingPerson #NorthCowichan #VancouverIsland cc: #Nanaimo #YYJ
'Police are very concerned': North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP search for 30-year-old woman
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are asking the public to help locate missing woman Patricia Kent.
cheknews.ca
January 4, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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Such a mild winter on Vancouver Island our daisies are still blooming in jan! #flowers #cowichanvalley
January 4, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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Vancouver Island 2026 Property Assessments have been announced!

Read more here --->> info.bcassessment.ca/news/Pages/V...

#realestate #vancouverisland #cowichanvalley #duncan
January 3, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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“Environment Canada has issued a coastal flooding statement for most of the coast of Vancouver Island and parts of the Mainland.” cheknews.ca/coastal-floo... - @cheknews.ca

#BCFlood #BCStorm #CampbellRiver #ComoxValley #CowichanValley #Parksville #PortAlberni #Nanaimo #Sooke #Tofino #YYJ #YVR
Coastal flooding statement issued for most of Vancouver Island coast
Environment Canada has issued a coastal flooding statement for most of the coast of Vancouver Island and parts of the Mainland.
cheknews.ca
January 2, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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“Vancouver Island backcountry elevations has up to 150 cm snowpack: Avalanche Canada” cheknews.ca/vancouver-is... - @cheknews.ca

#Avalanche #BCNews #CampbellRiver #ComoxValley #GoldRiver #CowichanValley #OutdoorSafety #PortAlberni #VancouverIsland #YYJ
Vancouver Island backcountry elevations has up to 150 cm snowpack: Avalanche Canada
Avalanche Canada forecaster Mike Conlan says while Vancouver Island's current backcountry conditions are safe for winter exploring, backcountry enthusiasts should always practice good travel habits in...
cheknews.ca
January 1, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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Cowichan Valley! Cozy Q&A at the Slades. We’re now outta hats but stay tuned for the merch store! Thanks to David & Kelly Slade for hosting ⚡#tour #cowichanvalley #bcpoli #bcgreens #fighttheoligarchs
December 23, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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CROFTON: “Worker support programs and organizations are going into overdrive in North Cowichan after news that the Crofton pulp and paper mill will permanently close in January.” www.timescolonist.com/local-news/w... - @timescolonist.bsky.social

#BCPoli #CowichanValley #PulpandPaper
Worker supports offered as Crofton mill closure looms
The WorkBC Duncan office is now open evenings and on Saturdays and has set up a dedicated phone line to prepare for the impending loss of 350 jobs.
www.timescolonist.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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“A large search operation in the Cowichan Valley has been suspended after police say an anonymous report of a missing child and mother could not be substantiated.” cheknews.ca/search-suspe... - @cheknews.ca

#BCNews #CowichanValley #SearchAndRescue
Search suspended after anonymous report of missing child and mother in Cowichan Valley
A search in the Cowichan Valley has been suspended after police say a report of a missing child and mother could not be substantiated.
cheknews.ca
December 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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“Drivers are warned of wet and snowy conditions on parts of Vancouver Island Saturday, with gale warnings in effect for several coastal areas.” cheknews.ca/wet-snowy-dr... - @cheknews.ca

#BCHwy4 #BCStorm #CampbellRiver #ComoxValley #CowichanValley #QualicumBeach #PortAlberni #VancouverIsland #YYJ
Wet, snowy driving conditions and gale warnings for coastal parts of Vancouver Island Saturday
Drivers are warned of wet and snowy conditions on parts of Vancouver Island Saturday, with gale warnings in effect for several coastal areas.
cheknews.ca
December 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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These are the same folks who were "just history buffs" and "an active club" that drew gym owners in BC this summer, including a gym owner from Duncan.

#cowichanvalley
December 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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VANCOUVER ISLAND: “Higher elevations on Vancouver Island, including the Malahat, are expected to see a mix of rain and snow overnight on Friday.” cheknews.ca/mixed-rain-a... - @cheknews.ca

#BCStorm #CobbleHill #CowichanValley #DuncanBC #Malahat #MillBay #VancouverIsland #YYJ
Mixed rain and snow expected overnight for Malahat, higher elevations on Vancouver Island
Higher elevations on Vancouver Island, including the Malahat, are expected to see a mix of rain and snow overnight on Friday.
cheknews.ca
December 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
stasherbc.bsky.social
We lost power on Monday in #Chemainus & #BCHydro did an amazing job getting us back online with so many outages across south #VancouverIsland. The wind was rocking hard last night in the #CowichanValley & fortunately didn't loose power again. Hope you all faired ok and can enjoy today's sunshine.
December 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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ICYMI: “More rainfall, wind warnings issued Tuesday for Vancouver Island; gusts of up to 100 km/h expected” cheknews.ca/more-rainfal... - @cheknews.ca

#BCStorm #CowichanValley #GulfIslands #DuncanBC #VancouverIsland #YYJ
More rainfall, wind warnings issued Tuesday for Vancouver Island; gusts of up to 100 km/h expected
Environment Canada has issued new rainfall and wind warnings for parts of Vancouver Island Tuesday morning.
cheknews.ca
December 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM
stasherbc.bsky.social
Evening walk about after the rain.
“Shq'apthut - Gathering Place” gateway at Waterwheel Park.
📍Chemainus BC
#VancouverIsland #CowichanValley
#quwutsunnation #coastsalish
@northcowichan.bsky.social
Trees with lights at night in a park during rain
December 11, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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ICONIC.

I've started an Instagram page to share photos and moments from the #CowichanValley. Please check it out!

A chance to get glimpses into the moments, people, and places that make up this beautiful valley.

www.instagram.com/p/DRzu6M8D-p...

#northcowichan #vancouverisland
December 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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KAMLOOPS: “Kruger, which purchased the Kamloops pulp mill from Domtar in 2022, told Castanet business is good in the Tournament Capital.” www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... - @castanetkamloops.net

#BCNews #Kamloops #PulpAndPaper cc: #CowichanValley #Crofton #VancouverIsland
Kruger says business in Kamloops is good as fibre shortage forces mill closure on Vancouver Island - Kamloops News
www.castanetkamloops.net
December 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM