CVRD Directors looking into incorporating South Cowichan communities. This will be the 3rd or 4th try. It has always been rejected as our taxes would soar through the roof. Hang onto your wallets. Read more… The post CVRD Directors Approve Another Look At A South Cowichan Municipality first appeared on
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Cowichan Conversations: Minority, fringe, cult extremists must get the message that their behaviour will not be tolerated in our country
By Bryan Senft Whether or not the Emergency Act met all the thresholds or not, the effect of it caused swift action by activating increased police forces in a coordinated effort. The people Read more… The post Minority, fringe, cult extremists must get the message that their behaviour will not
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Latest white cross atop Mount Tzouhalem painted in rainbow colours
Originally published by https://sixmountains.ca By Larry Pynn The mystery of the Mount Tzouhalem cross — taken down, then put back up, all without permission — has adopted an unexpected hue. Rainbow colours Read more… The post Latest white cross atop Mount Tzouhalem painted in rainbow colours first appeared on
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Meet some of the wealthy Canadians who donated to the trucker convoy
Originally published by the National Observer By Luke Ottenhof Meet some of the wealthy Canadians who donated to the trucker convoy By Luke Ottenhof | News, Politics | February 16th 2022 As Dr. Read more… The post Meet some of the wealthy Canadians who donated to the trucker convoy
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: We can’t surrender to COVID. Why ‘back to normal’ is a dangerous fantasy
Originally published by the National Observer We can’t surrender to COVID. Why ‘back to normal’ is a dangerous fantasy By Max Fawcett | Opinion | February 15th 2022 A masked counter-protester in Ottawa, Read more… The post We can’t surrender to COVID. Why ‘back to normal’ is a dangerous
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: I am writing with my grief about the huge loss of life to our poisoned drug supply.
Dear Premier Horgan, I am writing with my grief about the huge loss of life to our poisoned drug supply. Where Grief Meets Rage | The Tyee I am not a drug user. I don’t Read more… The post I am writing with my grief about the huge loss of
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: RCMP arrest 13 people, seize weapons and ammunition near Coutts border blockade
By Caley Gibson Global News Posted February 14, 2022 10:09 am\ Alberta RCMP Supt. Roberta McKale speaks about an investigation at the Coutts border blockade that led to the seizure of multiple Read more… The post RCMP arrest 13 people, seize weapons and ammunition near Coutts border blockade
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Canadians should be demanding appropriate shut down action, including bringing in the army to assist the police if needed.
Our governments hesitancy in dealing with these disgraceful so called protests that have caused great harm to the lives of many citizens affected by weeks of honking and poisoning the air in their neighbourhoods Read more… The post Canadians should be demanding appropriate shut down action, including bringing in the
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: What You Should Really Know About Ukraine
Originally published by FAIR–Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting By BRYCE GREENE The Washington Post (11/26/21) placed an article on “tensions between Ukraine and Russia” under the heading “Asia.” As the Post Read more… The post What You Should Really Know About Ukraine first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: ANALYSIS: Who’s Fuelling the Truckers Protesting Vaccine Mandates?
ANALYSIS Who’s Fuelling the Truckers Protesting Vaccine Mandates? When the convoy left BC Sunday a fundraiser had pulled in $2 million. A key organizer is tied to the Alberta separatist scene. By David Read more… The post ANALYSIS: Who’s Fuelling the Truckers Protesting Vaccine Mandates? first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Man found with chainsaw in forest reserve won’t be fined: FOI documents
Originally Published By https://sixmountains.ca Municipality says illegal cutting had not yet begun By Larry Pynn A man who planned to remove wood on Mount Prevost — in violation of municipal bylaws — won’t Read more… The post Man found with chainsaw in forest reserve won’t be fined: FOI documents first
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Cowichan birders brave winter weather for Christmas Bird Count
Originally published by https://sixmountains.ca By Larry Pynn Organizers are calling this year’s Christmas Bird Count a success, despite enduring some of the most challenging and diverse weather in years, including rain, cold, wind, Read more… The post Cowichan birders brave winter weather for Christmas Bird Count first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Never argue with a woman who reads.
Originally published on Facebook One morning a husband returns to the cabin after several hours of fishing and decides to take a nap. Although not familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take Read more… The post Never argue with a woman who reads. first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: BREAKING – RCMP INVASION EXPECTED ON WET’SUWET’EN TERRITORY
Word has just come in that RCMP are arriving to Wet’suwet’en Territory in response to the reoccupation of Coyote Camp. The Unist’ot’en Village and Gidimt’en Checkpoint are both seeking supporters on the ground. Info Read more… The post BREAKING – RCMP INVASION EXPECTED ON WET’SUWET’EN TERRITORY first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: As we move into 2022, it’s time for a rethink.
Dear Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Horgan, By Dorothy Field As we move into 2022, it’s time for a rethink. I urge you to watch this 6 minute video. Continuing with business as usual means Read more… The post As we move into 2022, it’s time for a rethink. first
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Lost in the mountains on Christmas day
Originally published by The Orca.ca Lost in the mountains on Christmas day DECEMBER 21, 2019 DANIEL MARSHALL The forbidding Cascade Mountains in winter The untold story of the fearsome winter of 1858. It’s Read more… The post Lost in the mountains on Christmas day first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Daphne Bramham: Relearning the lessons of our matriarchs
Opinion: COVID-19 and recent catastrophic flooding have made me appreciate the simple luxuries of butter, flour and sugar, a.k.a. shortbread. Author of the article: Daphne Bramham Publishing date: Dec 24, 2021 • 2 Read more… The post Daphne Bramham: Relearning the lessons of our matriarchs first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Omicron hits Vancouver Island-137 new COVID-19 cases reported in Island Health
Originally published bu the Victoria-Times Colonist By C E Harnett Once again BC behind the play. Booster shots needed now, not next year sometime. RH Specimens to be tested for COVID-19 are seen Read more… The post Omicron hits Vancouver Island-137 new COVID-19 cases reported in Island Health first
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Cowichan author of report on indigenous children being removed from families frustrated with lack of action
Originally published by the Cowichan Citizen By ROBERT BARRON Cowichan Tribes’ member Madeline Joe is frustrated that almost nothing has been done to implement the recommendations of the Q’ushin’tul (Walking Together) Project report, which Read more… The post Cowichan author of report on indigenous children being removed from families frustrated
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: I am a gnome without a home.
By Ulli Meng I am a gnome without a home. Once through the forests did I roam, living happily in a tree in the Rainforest of B.C. The mother tree in which I dwelled, Read more… The post I am a gnome without a home. first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
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