
Municipal Politics
‘Sorry, can you explain to me the process we’re going through at this time?’
Chris Wilkinson calls for transparency, declines interview request
Cowichan Valley journalist Larry Pynn has received national recognition for his investigative series on an unauthorized landfill on Cowichan Tribes reserve land.
Installation of 19 wells to monitor for groundwater contamination expected soon
Heather Mountain is the region's only snow-survey station
The industrial site has been dogged by complaints, including from Prince Phillip, since opening in 1957
‘We ask that all visitors respect the gates, signage and public closures’
Crater-sized hole is close to 10 metres deep, but expected to worsen
Staff warn that subdivision approval could set ‘alarming’ precedent for another 500 properties
Leachate from the long-standing Indian Road reserve site is causing environmental concern
Cowichan Tribes, the largest band in BC, reported total revenues of $144.1 million last year — the result of “federal and provincial partners,” own-source revenues, and band businesses.
Halalt Chief also fears ecological impact on Bonsall Creek watershed
This week I learned that the Canadian rock band Trooper will perform at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre on May 22 — with better seats going for $93.50.
In Case You Missed It: Hakai Magazine in-depth article on the Crofton pulp mill, 2022.
Cammy Lockwood, Green Party candidate in Cowichan Valley in the 2024 provincial election, has been fined a total of $2,000 for campaign contribution violations.
Mountain bikers, hikers, dogs and horses have different impacts
Hidden Hills Road development would have no fire hydrants, making house insurance very expensive or impossible
‘There’s a lot of money involved in this. You know that as well as I do.’
‘The individual coordinating the dumping activities is cooperating,’ according to written statement
Another dump site on the Cowichan Tribes reserve in North Cowichan has received a stop-work order, sixmountains.ca learned Wednesday.
On a sunny Saturday afternoon the parking lot on the lower Mount Prevost main line is overflowing with mountain bike enthusiasts.