North Cowichan looks into sexist social-media post by deputy mayor By Larry Pynn A sexist Facebook post by North Cowichan deputy mayor and councillor Tek Manhas is under “review” by the municipality. The post Read more… The post North Cowichan looks into sexist social-media post by deputy mayor first appeared
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Cowichan Conversations: MP Alistair MacGregor calls for an emergency review of changes to regulations regarding frozen spot prawns
NDP MP Alistair MacGregor The progressive opposition FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2021 MP ALISTAIR MACGREGOR WRITES LETTER TO STANDING COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES AND OCEANS IN DEFENCE OF WEST COAST Read more… The post MP Alistair MacGregor calls for an emergency review of changes to regulations regarding frozen spot prawns
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: “North Cowichan deadlock means public forest consultation remains suspended”
First Nations at risk of taking the blame Originally posted by https://sixmountains.ca Larry Pynn Public consultation into the future of the Municipal Forest Reserve remains paralyzed after North Cowichan council on Wednesday failed Read more… The post “North Cowichan deadlock means public forest consultation remains suspended” first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: This fawn was on our porch and I thought it’s mom had died…
This fawn was on our porch and I thought it’s mom had died… called animal control and they said what this article says.Dear Friends, we just received our first phone call regarding newborn fawns, Read more… The post This fawn was on our porch and I thought it’s mom had
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: BC HYDRO Site C bywords: misinformation and secrecy
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Continue readingCowichan Conversations: North Cowichan Mayor regrets not crediting Indigenous Councillor in social-media “rant”
‘I should have attributed it,’ says Al Siebring North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring “So good, in fact, that I jotted some of them down as notes when I saw them on Saturday Read more… The post North Cowichan Mayor regrets not crediting Indigenous Councillor in social-media “rant” first appeared
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Oprah’s Shame-Frances McDormand’s Triumph
Here is an interesting take on the latest theatre surrounding Prince Harry, Meghan and the Royal Family. Some of this is right on, others not so much. Oh, this will carry on for some time. Read more… The post Oprah’s Shame-Frances McDormand’s Triumph first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: “Just the beginning” for Harry and Meghan
This was not a soon to be forgotten interview conducted by the Queen of Talk- Oprah Winfrey. The fallout, the vindictive and often over the top racist English Tabloids will be in out full force. Read more… The post “Just the beginning” for Harry and Meghan first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: BC HYDRO Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead
Norm Farrell calls a spade a spade, always has. The handling of the Site C Dam project has been an exercise in deceit and conflict from the outset. Both the BC NDP and BC Read more… The post BC HYDRO Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Lucy Maud Montgomery’s agonizing drug addiction
HEALTH Diaries show the disastrous extent of the ‘Anne of Green Gables’ author’s addiction to prescription drugs, as well as parallels to our modern-day opioid crisis By Alanna Mitchell February 12, 2020 Lucy Read more… The post Lucy Maud Montgomery’s agonizing drug addiction first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, CVRD Board and Committee meetings are being held electronically.
The CVRD has decided to ‘Allow’ up to 5 citizens who may pre-register to join the meeting to participate in Public Input Period or Question Period. Create an Account – Increase your productivity, customize your Read more… The post As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, CVRD Board and Committee
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Inter-provincial non-essential travel policies are being prepared for Premier John Horgan
Daily Headlines February 12 2021 Vaughn Palmer: B.C. readies plans to stop visitors at the Alberta border, if needed Opinion: If variants cannot be contained, B.C. may need to restrict visitors from Alberta and Read more… The post Inter-provincial non-essential travel policies are being prepared for Premier John Horgan first
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Province fears variants could rejuvenate and change the pandemic
Over the weekend, 12 more cases of the UK or South Africa variant were detected in BC. So far health officials have confirmed 25 cases of the UK variant B117—including 4 in Island Health Read more… The post Province fears variants could rejuvenate and change the pandemic first appeared on
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: I Talked to the Cassandra of the Internet Age
The internet rewired our brains. He predicted it would. By Charlie Warzel Mr. Warzel is an Opinion writer at large. Feb. 4, 2021 Credit…Alex Kiesling Michael Goldhaber is the internet prophet you’ve Read more… The post I Talked to the Cassandra of the Internet Age first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Six Mountains’ rising popularity spurs municipal plans to manage mountain biking
Originally published by https://six mountains.ca North Cowichan is proposing a land-transfer deal with a property developer that would add new and expanded parking lots to help manage a growing number of mountain bike enthusiasts Read more… The post Six Mountains’ rising popularity spurs municipal plans to manage mountain biking first
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: “Ottawa warns boaters not to disturb sea lions hauled out at Cowichan Bay”
“Educational signs may be posted” The fall arrival of Steller and California sea lions to Cowichan Bay to feed on salmon is a world-class wildlife spectacle, allowing people a rare up-close look at both species. Read more… The post “Ottawa warns boaters not to disturb sea lions hauled out at
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Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Spring is on the way for the Island
I know it is a little early to be hailing the arrival of spring. The days are getting longer, the birds are starting to sing again, and the air just seems to have the hint Read more… The post Spring is on the way for the Island first appeared on
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Amsterdam Is Embracing A Radical New Economic Theory To Help Save The Environment. Could It Also Replace Capitalism?
WORLD ECONOMY AMSTERDAM IS EMBRACING A RADICAL NEW ECONOMIC THEORY TO HELP SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT. COULD IT ALSO REPLACE CAPITALISM? Amsterdam Is Embracing a Radical New Economic Theory to Help Save the Environment. Could Read more… The post Amsterdam Is Embracing A Radical New Economic Theory To Help Save The
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Cowichan Tribes still facing racism in wake of COVID-19 outbreak
Cowichan Tribes Chief Willliam Seymour, seen in a file photo, says Indigenous people are being subjected to racism following a COVID-19 outbreak on the reserve. ADRIAN LAM, TIMES COLONIST Lindsay Read more… The post Cowichan Tribes still facing racism in wake of COVID-19 outbreak first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
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