NDP candidate Debra Toporowski’s role as councillor for both Cowichan Tribes and North Cowichan was scrutinized at an all-candidates meeting Monday in Duncan.

Conservative candidate booed for saying Duncan ‘caters to the lowest demographic in society’

The BC government awarded a contract for the destruction of historic Holt Creek Trestle in the Cowichan Valley on September 20 — one day before provincial election writs were issued.

Nominations officially closed Saturday for the Oct. 19 provincial election, with five candidates vying for the riding of Cowichan Valley.

‘A wooden solution would be more sustainable and have a much reduced carbon footprint'

The BC government’s planned destruction of the historic wooden Holt Creek railway trestle on the Trans Canada Trail in the Cowichan Valley has sparked an outpouring of public concern.

“What they're doing to the Holt Creek Trestle is a travesty:” historian T.W. Paterson

David Scott Piercy and Cowichan Works cited for failure to register

Jon Coleman, former BC United candidate for Cowichan Valley, says he’d consider running for the BC Conservatives, if asked.

Environmental Advisory Committee chair fails to recognize rarity of coastal Douglas-fir forest

Lynn Starter’s hard-cover history book has been 14 years in the making. It weighs 11 pounds, costs $110, and includes almost 1,200 pages of facts, stories and photos of Maple Bay.

Ruling does not address claim of ‘misrepresentations’ by strata owners

KPMG report confirms ‘high-level feasibility of potential carbon projects’ in forest reserve

Wildfire closure a time to explore areas off-limits to motor vehicles

Study cites ‘increasing concerns’ about bike trails in hiking/walking areas

(This article first appeared in Hakai Magazine.)
By Larry Pynn

As sixmountains.ca approaches a milestone of 50,000 “unique visitors,” now is the time to reflect upon accomplishments of the past four years — and to consider financial support for strong, independent reporting.

Threats include ‘unregulated hunting,’ human settlement, and excessive logging

To the residents of Lakes Road in North Cowichan, the patch of municipal forest land locally known as Owl Hill is akin to their own private park.

Trail development in Municipal Forest Reserve a ‘very sensitive issue’

Economic development may conflict with residents’ desire for uncrowded trails