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
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Cowichan Conversations: It is long overdue to put all the facts on the table regarding Bell McKinnon Local Area Plan
Chris Crowther’s letter to North Cowichan Council Dear Council: I am writing in support of Councilor Justice’s motion to seek planning staff’s professional opinion regarding possible impacts of building scenarios for Bell Mckinnon Read more… The post It is long overdue to put all the facts on the table
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: The future of the Six Mountains is ours to decide now
By Where Do We Stand 3 Years ago, our community asked for a pause of logging and pubic consultation on the future of the North Cowichan Forest Reserve.Now we are being given the opportunity to Read more… The post The future of the Six Mountains is ours to decide now
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: FOI documents: North Cowichan councillor asks forest lobby group to pen his motion
Originally published by https://sixmountains.ca By Larry Pynn North Cowichan Councillor Tek Manhas Tek Manhas insults residents who don’t share his view. Larry Pynn A motion by North Cowichan Councillor Tek Manhas Read more… The post FOI documents: North Cowichan councillor asks forest lobby group to pen his motion first appeared
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Originally published by https://www.sixmountains.ca Written by Larry Pynn North Cowichan and First Nations release long-awaited MOU on forest reserve Meetings of new Working Group won’t be public After more than a year’s Read more… The post first first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring: the apology that never was
Originally published by sixmountains.ca And the sexist joke that just won’t go away. North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring published an “apology” on his Facebook page the other day. Then he thought more about Read more… The post North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring: the apology that never was first appeared
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Higher penalties for tree poaching proposed for North Cowichan forest reserve
Originally published by the https://sixmountains.ca North Cowichan’s municipal forester is recommending a series of stiffer penalties to combat a rash of tree poaching in the 5,000-hectare Municipal Forest Reserve. Shaun Mason’s proposals Read more… The post Higher penalties for tree poaching proposed for North Cowichan forest reserve first appeared on
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Suzanne Simard, Amy Adams, Hollywood, And The Six Mountains Forest
Originally published by ‘Where Do We Stand’ Suzanne Simard A few weeks after the poaching of trees in the Six Mountains Community Forest became national news, once again Canadians are turning their attention to BC’s Read more… The post Suzanne Simard, Amy Adams, Hollywood, And The Six Mountains Forest first
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: North Cowichan Council To Review Low Tree Poaching Penalties
North Cowichan to review low penalties for tree poaching CHEK News reports on the issue North Cowichan is conducting a review of its bylaw penalties for illegal cutting of trees following the discovery of valuable Read more… The post North Cowichan Council To Review Low Tree Poaching Penalties first appeared
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Sexist joke posted by Councillor Manhas not consistent with ‘respectful workplace’
Originally published by https://www.sixmountains.ca North Cowichan will take no further action after review A sexist joke posted by Councillor Tek Manhas “is not in alignment with Council’s strategic values related to inclusion and a respectful Read more… The post Sexist joke posted by Councillor Manhas not consistent with ‘respectful workplace’
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Councillor Tek Manhas formally apologizes for social-media post Municipal review of sexist joke continues
Larry Pynn North Cowichan Councillor Tek Manhas has formally apologized in relation to a sexist joke that sat on his private Facebook page for nine months. “Last June I shared a post from Read more… The post Councillor Tek Manhas formally apologizes for social-media post Municipal review of sexist joke
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: 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: 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.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Monumental arbutus another reason to appreciate the Six Mountains
Ask North Cowichan residents to name their favourite tree, and arbutus would be right up there. The Six Mountains are blessed with an abundance of them and I believe we also boast some of the Read more… The post Monumental arbutus another reason to appreciate the Six Mountains first appeared
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Ombudsperson office investigates ‘secrecy’ complaint against North Cowichan
Originally published by https://sixmountains.ca Closed Working Group meetings at issue By Larry Pynn The provincial Office of the Ombudsperson has launched an investigation into a complaint by sixmountains.ca over secrecy involving North Cowichan’s public consultation Read more… The post Ombudsperson office investigates ‘secrecy’ complaint against North Cowichan first appeared on
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: North Cowichan Chief Administrative Officer Tops Out At $200,000-Plus
Originally published by https://sixmountains.ca Chief Administrative Officer Ted Swabey earned $195,949 plus $9,870 in expenses — highest in the Municipality of North Cowichan — last year, according to the 2019 Statement of Financial Information.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: B.C. Supreme Court quashes North Cowichan decision to deny motorsports track rezoning
Originally published by CHEK-TV November 10, 2020 UPDATED CHEK FILE The Supreme Court of British Columbia has quashed the Municipality of North Cowichan’s decision to reject a development permit and rezoning application from the Read more… The post B.C. Supreme Court quashes North Cowichan decision to deny motorsports track rezoning
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: The unlikely international journey of Cowichan’s garbage
The Six Mountains are a sweet-smelling place: warm sunshine filtering through a Douglas-fir forest; the salty breeze off Sansum Narrows; the earthy embrace of decomposing autumn leaves. But there is one smell you won’t encounter Read more… The post The unlikely international journey of Cowichan’s garbage 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
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