Mayor Jon Lefebure This fall could actually bring excitement and change to our local government elections. There is a mayoralty race going on in North Cowichan. Uncompromising tax miser Councillor John Koury has thrown down the gauntlet and declared his intention to serve as the next Mayor. Koury has substantial
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Cowichan Conversations: Spring Compromise A Breath of Fresh Air In Echo Heights
Don Maroc-Political Blogger With a majority of the North Cowichan Council determined to make a final decision on the use of Echo Heights’ 52-acre forest, Mayor Jon Lefebure has come forward with a compromise plan he hopes will bring an armistice and final agreement to end the almost decade-long
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: North Cowichan Council Faceoff Against Echo Heights Preservationists
By Don Maroc With the public seating area of the North Cowichan Municipal council chambers filled with Chemainus residents wanting to leave the fifty- plus acres of Echo Heights forest land undisturbed, the council voted four to two for first and second reading of bylaw No. 3542, to start the
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Dissolve – A Shameless Hussy Production
Emmelia Gordon was the sole performer in this gripping, humorous and sobering play. Cowichan Women Against Violence (CWAV) presented the play ‘Dissolve’ at the Cowichan Theatre last week. It was an unqualified success. CWAV Executive Director Jane Sterk kicked off the evening with welcoming remarks and introductions. North Cowichan
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: North Cowichan Politicans Ignore the Power of Nature
Somenos Marsh Society organized a meeting last Friday evening to look into North Cowichan Council’s minding numbing plans to continue development in the Somenos Marsh flood plain area. Fortunately Cowichan Conversations contributor Don Maroc appeared as a panelist. His report appears below and I should add that now that the
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