By Will Dunham 7 MIN READ WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Joe Biden, a fixture in U.S. politics for a half century as a senator and vice president, completed a long climb to the political Read more… The post A longtime fixture in U.S. politics, Biden finally wins elusive prize first
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Cowichan Conversations: Stoney Hill revealed: from perilous bluffs to churning waters
Second in an occasional series on the Six Mountains Anyone who has stood atop the bluffs of Stoney Hill Regional Park and admired the views of Salt Spring Island has also looked down with trepidation Read more… The post Stoney Hill revealed: from perilous bluffs to churning waters first appeared
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Political Correctness Off the Tracks
North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring said financial penalties for council members found to be engaging in bad behaviour is a good deterrent. (File photo) North Cowichan council members face financial ding for bad Read more… The post Political Correctness Off the Tracks first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: MP MACGREGOR INTRODUCES BILL TO ADDRESS FREIGHTER ANCHORAGES IN THE SALISH SEA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2020 MP MACGREGOR INTRODUCES BILL TO ADDRESS FREIGHTER ANCHORAGES IN THE SALISH SEA OTTAWA – Today, NDP MP Alistair MacGregor introduced Private Member’s Bill C-250 to amend the Canada Shipping Read more… The post MP MACGREGOR INTRODUCES BILL TO ADDRESS FREIGHTER ANCHORAGES IN THE SALISH
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Horgan’s gamble pays off big: B.C. NDP win historic majority government
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Continue readingCowichan Conversations: BC Election Preliminary Voting Results
2020 Provincial General Election Preliminary Voting Results Home Election Results by Candidate Election Results by Party The following are preliminary voting results from initial count. Read about initial count. Final voting results will be Read more… The post BC Election Preliminary Voting Results first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Public sends North Cowichan powerful message of support for forest preservation
Survey results could guide council direction for two decades The public has identified green spaces and recreation as easily the most important attributes of North Cowichan, according to a survey designed to guide the municipality Read more… The post Public sends North Cowichan powerful message of support for forest preservation
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Rob Douglas would serve district well
Originally published by the Cowichan Valley Citizen. We were both among the founding members of the Cowichan Valley Cooperative Association. I am very happy to support Rob Douglas as a candidate for Cowichan Valley’s MLA. Read more… The post Rob Douglas would serve district well first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: The Question For This Election Should Be, Who Do You Want As MLA?
The question for this election should be, who do you want as MLA, Rob Douglas the environmentally conscious NDP candidate who can influence government decisions or do you want a Green Party MLA who can Read more… The post The Question For This Election Should Be, Who Do You Want
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Cowichan Chooses Our Next MLA-October 24th, 2020
This October 24th BC Election is a welcome opportunity for Cowichan Valley citizens to elect a proven community based candidate to represent our interests at the provincial legislature. BC NDP Candidate Rob Read more… The post Cowichan Chooses Our Next MLA-October 24th, 2020 first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Sean Holman’s Whipped Is most relevant today.
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Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Yes Minister- The Need To Know
Yes Minister, a timeless classic with with wisdom and humour that cuts through the BS. It is applicable to all levels of government from the local to the national, far beyond the British experience. RH Read more… The post Yes Minister- The Need To Know first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Horgan and Weaver The Bromance Continues
Sat down to call some supporters and this guy was at the top of my list. Professor @AJWVictoriaBC, I'm so proud of the work we've done together — especially CleanBC. I'm going to miss you. But I've got your number for any climate advice or Rugby games. #BCelxn2020 #bcpoli pic.twitter.com/cBKaRhXXed
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Politics, Ya Gotta Love The Horgan-Weaver Bromance!
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Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Candidates Forum | 2020 Provincial Election | Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce
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Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Matt Price-A Co-Founder of One Cowichan Launches Complaint Against CVRD Code of Conduct for Elected Officials
Matt Price, a co-founder of One Cowichan has sent the following letter of complaint to the CVRD addressed to the CAO Brian Carruthers. This letter is listed and distributed as an agenda item for the Read more… The post Matt Price-A Co-Founder of One Cowichan Launches Complaint Against CVRD Code
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: North Cowichan Council Lowers The Cone Of Silence
Originally published by Where Do We Stand. Date: Oct 11, 2020 | North Cowichan Council decides to stop reading the public input at the Read more… The post North Cowichan Council Lowers The Cone Of Silence first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: ‘None of It Reported’ : How Corporate Media Buried The Assange Trial
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Continue readingCowichan Conversations: North Cowichan councillor who sits on Cowichan Tribes disqualifies herself from vote
Council seeks public’s patience amidst ‘uncharted territory’ North Cowichan councillor Debra Toporowski has disqualified herself from a vote on consultation with First Nations on the Municipal Forest Reserve on the grounds she also sits Read more… The post North Cowichan councillor who sits on Cowichan Tribes disqualifies herself from vote
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Evidence of Mount Sicker’s boom-and-bust mining past still awaits history buffs
First in an occasional feature series on the Six Mountains Originally published by https://www.sixmountains.ca TW Paterson leads me around a locked yellow gate and along a gravel logging road atop Mount Sicker while explaining why Read more… The post Evidence of Mount Sicker’s boom-and-bust mining past still awaits history buffs
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