Cowichan Tribes Chief Willliam Seymour, seen in a file photo, says Indigenous people are being subjected to racism following a COVID-19 outbreak on the reserve. ADRIAN LAM, TIMES COLONIST…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2020 MP MACGREGOR INTRODUCES BILL TO ADDRESS FREIGHTER ANCHORAGES IN THE SALISH SEA OTTAWA – Today, NDP MP Alistair MacGregor introduced Private Member’s Bill C-250…
From: Caelen Cook <caelencook@gmail.com> Date: September 21, 2020 at 12:10:40 PM PDT To: richard_hughes@shaw.ca Subject: Michelle Bell Information and Headshot Hi Richard, I am the Cowichan Valley NDP Youth Rep.…
Originally published by https://sixmountains.ca A leading forest professional says clearcutting is the worst thing a community can do to reduce the risks of wildfires along an urban interface. “I know…
Dear Duncan Mayor and Councillors: I realize city council and public works have many priorities but please consider a new one to repave the atrociously decayed blacktop, in both directions,…
Dear North Cowichan Mayor and Council; I strongly urge our forward-thinking council to read and recommend, as soon as possible and with advertised public input, a North Cowichan tree-protection…
Local governments are told they are “where the rubber hits the road” when it comes to doing anything Originally published y the Cowichan Citizen LEXI BAINAS Jul. 5, 2019 7:00…
Weed is legal in Canada but it is almost impossible to find, especially seeds. They are offered, legally, sort of. The kick in the ass is that Mr. Prime Minister…
Throughout most of Canada, local governments have allowed houses to be built in flood plains and near rivers in spite of the risks. Too many times and for too long…
Originally posted on Cowichan Valley Now By Kyle Christensen, staff Friday, Apr. 5th, 2019 As we head toward another drought season, the provincial government understands the need to raise the…
Musings from the Cheap Seats Housing crisis, homelessness, mental health, local economic effects, and environmental impacts. We hear lots about these very relevant and timely issues. A lot of…
The hiatus is over, Cowichan Conversations has returned and will be once again sharing posts and of course, often the best parts, your comments There is no shortage of events…
Public News Release Come celebrate the BIG Leafed Maple – Tree of Life in a creative collaboration. *August 21st* *10am – 3pm * Leanne Hodges, West Coast Wild Activist Artist,…
Susan Down, Local New Eye Cowichan, covered the Commission meeting where they officially confirmed their earlier plan to cut down the old big leaf maple at the Cowichan Community Centre.…
Life on Vancouver Island beats the alternatives. At least that is how I feel and what I have always thought. But why the higher depression levels compared to the rest…
Nice to see Duncan City Council’s response to the massive deadly attack that took place at “Pulses’ a Gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The here, there and everywhere blogger…
Originally published in the Duncan Free Press. Peter Rusland The CVRD board’s recent decision to hire a new economic-development manager should now be followed by surgical precision and thought. Especially…
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