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A Duncan doctor has been disciplined for his use of hypnosis and non-approved drugs in treatment. (Metro Creative Services photo)

Vancouver Island doctor disciplined for using psilocybin, MDMA, hypnosis as therapy

The offences occurred between October 2020 and April 2021

 

Freighters are using anchorages off of Vancouver Island more often and for longer periods. (Jake Romph/News Staff)

Vancouver Island waters an ‘overflow industrial parking lot’ as freighter traffic skyrockets: MP

Grain and coal shipments rising faster than port capacity

 

The old Captain Morgan’s Lodge in Genoa Bay gone following a spectacular fire at the heritage property on the evening of Feb. 24. (Photo courtesy of North Cowichan)

Vancouver Island historical resort burns down in Genoa Bay

The blaze could be seen from the shores of Cowichan Bay

 

A Sooke teenager has died following a Sunday morning crash on the Trans-Canada Highway at Fisher Road in Cobble Hill. (File photo)

Sooke teenager dead after crash on TCH in Cowichan Sunday

Weather conditions may have played a role

A Sooke teenager has died following a Sunday morning crash on the Trans-Canada Highway at Fisher Road in Cobble Hill. (File photo)
The IIO B.C. has concluded their investigation related to the Feb. 11, 2022 arrest of a drunk driver in Cobble Hill. (File Photo)

RCMP cleared of wrongdoing in Cobble Hill arrest

Incident occured in February 2022

The IIO B.C. has concluded their investigation related to the Feb. 11, 2022 arrest of a drunk driver in Cobble Hill. (File Photo)
Cole Little and his mom, Cindy Little. Cole is battling Osteosarcoma. (Submitted)

Supporters of aspiring Cowichan chef cook up fundraiser after his rare cancer diagnosis

Cole Little’s sore back was actually caused by the same cancer that afflicted Terry Fox

Cole Little and his mom, Cindy Little. Cole is battling Osteosarcoma. (Submitted)
Whitney Clayton was reported missing on Feb. 2. Police are asking the public for any information that may help in locating her. (RCMP Handout)

Police trying to locate woman missing from Cowichan, Whitney Clayton

Have you seen Whitney Clayton?

Whitney Clayton was reported missing on Feb. 2. Police are asking the public for any information that may help in locating her. (RCMP Handout)
The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Pandora Hunter, who was reported missing on Feb. 1. (RCMP Handout)

Police seek help finding missing Duncan woman, Pandora Hunter

Have you seen Pandora Hunter?

The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Pandora Hunter, who was reported missing on Feb. 1. (RCMP Handout)
Theo was 800 pounds when picked up alongside the highway in Langley. After getting to A Home for Hooves Farm Sanctuary, he slimmed down, got a girlfriend and happily lived out the rest of his days. (Courtesy of A Home for Hooves Farm Sanctuary)

Rogue Langley pig turned Cowichan sanctuary resident dies

800-pound Theo lived out his final days at A Home for Hooves Farm Sanctuary

Theo was 800 pounds when picked up alongside the highway in Langley. After getting to A Home for Hooves Farm Sanctuary, he slimmed down, got a girlfriend and happily lived out the rest of his days. (Courtesy of A Home for Hooves Farm Sanctuary)
The World’s Biggest Hockey Stick…for now, is at the Cowichan Community Centre. (Citizen file photo)

B.C.’s ‘World’s Largest Hockey Stick’ may soon be relinquishing its title

A 250-foot-long hockey stick is proposed outside a recently approved ice arena in Lockport, Illinois

The World’s Biggest Hockey Stick…for now, is at the Cowichan Community Centre. (Citizen file photo)
Jaret Goula (Submitted)

Vancouver Island teens making waves in the international waterskiing world

Jake Chambers and Jaret Goulah represent the Victoria Aqua Ski Club of Shawnigan Lake

Jaret Goula (Submitted)
Screenshot of the video taken by Trevor Shewaga while following a car with no tire travelling along the Trans-Canada Highway Saturday night. (Screenshot)

VIDEO: Drunk driver loses wheel, keeps driving to Duncan

Three men on their way home from a football game took video

Screenshot of the video taken by Trevor Shewaga while following a car with no tire travelling along the Trans-Canada Highway Saturday night. (Screenshot)
Professional gardener Denis Canuel is angry about the volume of traffic along the Trans-Canada Highway through Duncan’s core. (Black Press file)

Traffic light out on Duncan highway corridor an emergency says commuter, 911 disagrees

Man chastized by authorities for calling 911 for what he deems was a clear threat to public safety

Professional gardener Denis Canuel is angry about the volume of traffic along the Trans-Canada Highway through Duncan’s core. (Black Press file)
Elite curler Carley Hardie will be participating in the U21 provincial playdowns at the Glen Harper Curling Centre at the end of the month. (Courtesy of the Duncan Curling Club)

Duncan Curling Club to host U21 Provincial playdowns

Public welcome to watch the action at the Sherman Road curling facility

Elite curler Carley Hardie will be participating in the U21 provincial playdowns at the Glen Harper Curling Centre at the end of the month. (Courtesy of the Duncan Curling Club)
Josh Derrah and Gina Dias. (Submitted photo)

Cold weather shelter not open on night of homeless man’s death in Duncan

28-year-old Josh Derrah died outside of the A&W on Dec. 20

Josh Derrah and Gina Dias. (Submitted photo)
A fully engulfed compact vehicle ablaze in the driveway of a Belcarra Road home Monday morning as photographed by neighbour Alanah Downie. (Courtesy of Alanah Downie)

No injuries as car erupts alongside B.C. home’s Christmas display

“I heard two explosions before looking outside to see where the noise was from”

A fully engulfed compact vehicle ablaze in the driveway of a Belcarra Road home Monday morning as photographed by neighbour Alanah Downie. (Courtesy of Alanah Downie)
Drive BC’s Skutz Falls highway cam looking west Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 5:16 p.m. (Drive BC screenshot)

IIO investigating after RCMP find man dead following police search for robbery suspect near Lake Cowichan

“I can tell you it was not snow or weather related”

Drive BC’s Skutz Falls highway cam looking west Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 5:16 p.m. (Drive BC screenshot)
A group of Cowichan dog professionals has teamed up to help international organization Breaking the Chains raise funds to support dogs caught up in the war in Ukraine. (Breaking the Chains photo)

Vancouver Island dog professionals team up to help dogs flee Ukraine war

Fundraiser for Breaking the Chains organization

A group of Cowichan dog professionals has teamed up to help international organization Breaking the Chains raise funds to support dogs caught up in the war in Ukraine. (Breaking the Chains photo)
Breghman Dolan’s car was totalled in the incident, leaving him waiting for his insurance claim to be filed. (Courtesy of Breghman Dolan)

Mill Bay man worried by Grand Theft Auto-style catalytic converter theft

Breghman Dolan’s car was chained to a truck, towed and flipped over outside George Bonner Elementary

Breghman Dolan’s car was totalled in the incident, leaving him waiting for his insurance claim to be filed. (Courtesy of Breghman Dolan)
The B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and the Island Health issued an air quality advisory for the Cowichan Valley on Sunday, Nov. 20. (Black Press file photo)

Vancouver Island air quality advisory issued Sunday remain in effect

Those in Alberni and Cowichan with chronic conditions urged to take extra care and stay indoors

The B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and the Island Health issued an air quality advisory for the Cowichan Valley on Sunday, Nov. 20. (Black Press file photo)