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Municipal Politics

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.

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.

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.

Feelings of ‘disgust, anger’ aimed at four councillors who initially supported the plan

The hiking trails alongside the Cowichan River are worth exploring any time of the year.


‘All of a sudden, I was encircled by large men and police officers that said I was not welcome,’ says Kristi Koons

Climate change a leading threat, says Outdoor Recreation Council

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