The next time you sit down to breakfast, why don't you pour some British Columbia-made maple syrup over your waffles or pancakes? That's right; maple syrup is produced right here in B.C.

The fire alarm at Cairnsmore Place is being replaced to ensure continued compliance with code standards and safety measures for those living at the residential-care facility.

Work is scheduled to begin this summer to replace the Upper Harris Bridge between Lake Cowichan and Port Renfrew, improving the safety and reliability of this Harris River crossing. The bridge is located about 30 km southeast of Lake Cowichan along the Pacific Marine Circle Route. A new two-lane structure will replace the old single-lane bridge.

The Province is providing $75,000 to help the City of Duncan make local arts and culture an important part of its centennial anniversary celebrations, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong announced.

Students in the Cowichan Valley have a reason to celebrate as more post-secondary education and training options become accessible closer to home.

Thanks to more than $112,000 in provincial Brownfield Renewal funding, three brownfield sites in Duncan can begin the process of redevelopment.

A Vancouver man faces combined fines of $5,000 after pleading guilty to two counts under the Wildlife Act after an appearance in Duncan Provincial Court.