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UPDATE: Vancouver Island driver killed when logging truck leaves road

UPDATE: Vancouver Island driver killed when logging truck leaves road

TimberWest contractor dies near Caycuse, off the shores of Lake Cowichan
North Vancouver man arrested in Lytton, faces multiple charges

North Vancouver man arrested in Lytton, faces multiple charges

Suspect turned over to Lytton police when he tried to flag a ride with a truck driver.
Highway 1 closed between Yale and Boston Bar

Highway 1 closed between Yale and Boston Bar

A rockslide has closed a portion of the Trans-Canada, with no scheduled re-opening time.
Protection service officer at Cowichan Hospital gets award for handling man with knife

Protection service officer at Cowichan Hospital gets award for handling man with knife

Charles Kraeling honoured for his heroic actions at the health facility during an incident in July.
Vancouver Island artist creates portrait of Cache Creek fire chief Clayton Cassidy for his family

Vancouver Island artist creates portrait of Cache Creek fire chief Clayton Cassidy for his family

‘I felt their loss, and wanted to reach out to them’ says Harpaul Nandhra.
A novel place to read for Desert Sands students.

A novel place to read for Desert Sands students.

The reading space in the library is popular with all the students.
TNRD moving ahead with monument to recognize volunteers

TNRD moving ahead with monument to recognize volunteers

$100,000 has been earmarked to create a monument commemorating volunteers during the 2017 wildfires.
BC Nurses’ Union acknowledges stress caused by wildfires

BC Nurses’ Union acknowledges stress caused by wildfires

Those affected are urged to seek assistance if they feel they need it, in order to recover.
United Church Women: Final meeting

United Church Women: Final meeting

After more than 70 years, the United Church Women’s group in Ashcroft has had its last meeting.
Cache Creek team taking part in this year’s Baja 1000 off-road race

Cache Creek team taking part in this year’s Baja 1000 off-road race

The grueling race in Mexico takes place over 48 hours, and fewer than half the starters finish.