Duncan residents mount petition for better snow plowing

The snow may be melting but anger remains among downtown merchants, landlords and shoppers claiming Duncan council did a lousy job having snow and ice cleared after recent storms. “It’s absolutely appalling,” said landlord Jim Roome. “They’ve made no effort to clear the stuff. Municipal crews have been out at night... more

Hynes the icing on the cake in dramatic win

Adrian Sousa Special to the News Leader Pictorial Lightning doesn’t strike in the same place twice. Team Canada Atlantic was a believer in that saying prior to its World Under 17 Hockey Challenge game against Germany at Cowichan Arena, but its faith... more

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TransLink car levy is on comeback trail

Was it only three years ago that transportation minister Kevin Falcon all but ruled out new driver taxes, such as a vehicle levy? How times change. Back then, in late 2005, the minister was crushing tentative suggestions from some gutsy mayors that... more

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