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New van helps Chemainus food bank deliver fresh food farther

New van helps Chemainus food bank deliver fresh food farther

Federal funding, distributed by Food Banks Canada, expands Harvest House’s reach
Seniors housing project removed from 2026 bylaw

Seniors housing project removed from 2026 bylaw

Council reverses earlier decision on tax break for proposed development
Business Notes: Roger’s Furniture & Mattress hosts Fall Furniture Sale

Business Notes: Roger’s Furniture & Mattress hosts Fall Furniture Sale

News from Cowichan's business community
Little Town Pizza Chemainus relocates, adds Yellow House Food Co.

Little Town Pizza Chemainus relocates, adds Yellow House Food Co.

Eatery partners with Island Pastry Haus, introduces smash burgers, frozen meals and charity-driven specials
Chemainus's award-winning Violet Wild to be featured on TV docuseries

Chemainus's award-winning Violet Wild to be featured on TV docuseries

Sisters behind Violet Wild turn loss into purpose through advocacy, innovation and heart
Ladysmith Council Briefs: Oct. 7, 2025

Ladysmith Council Briefs: Oct. 7, 2025

A recap of the key decisions and announcements from the most recent council meeting
First Nation looks to add 34-hectares of land to reserve at Cowichan Lake

First Nation looks to add 34-hectares of land to reserve at Cowichan Lake

The lands are currently held by corporation owned by Ts’uubaa-asatx
Proposals for new cell towers gets thumbs up from CVRD committee

Proposals for new cell towers gets thumbs up from CVRD committee

The towers would be in Cowichan Bay, Mill Bay
Have your say at public hearing on OCP for Cowichan's electoral areas

Have your say at public hearing on OCP for Cowichan's electoral areas

Hearing to be held Oct. 20
North Cowichan seeks changes to backyard chicken bylaw

North Cowichan seeks changes to backyard chicken bylaw

Bylaw amendments would allow more residents to raise chickens