Maeve Maguire, for North Cowichan Council
My family moved to North Cowichan six years ago, and we’re here to stay. I am a mother of three, a small-business owner, founder of Operation:Underpants, and volunteer with Cowichan…
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Alison Nicholson-Campaigning to Represent Electoral Area ‘E’ at the CVRD Board Table
Put your Tick on “Nic” for a Fresh Approach! Elect Alison Nicholson Experience: As an ecologist and manager I have worked with government, communities and businesses to balance the environment…
One Day Left to Vote on the Proposed First West Credit Union Takeover of Island Savings
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger David Indge sent this post into Cowichan Conversations. Heather Olson responded with these comments David Indge-responded this afternoon. Check out the revealing commentary in the revealing content…
The Nanaimo-Duncan Labour Council organized a debate for the three candidates vying for the North Cowichan mayor’s chair
Don Maroc – Cowichan Conversations by Don Maroc The Nanaimo-Duncan Labour Council organized a debate for the three candidates vying for the North Cowichan mayor’s chair, at the Cowichan Community…
Island Savings Vital to Island Communities
Please cast a vote against the takeover. Vote No! John Restakis With three days left in the voting for the proposed merger of Island Savings and First West, many questions…
BC Liberals Get It Wrong on LNG
By John Horgan-Leader BC NDP I support the development of B.C.’s LNG industry — done right. Doing it right means insisting on jobs and training opportunities for B.C. workers. It…
Opinion-Dara Quast Has Established Herself as the Cobble Hill Candidate Worthy of Your Support-November 15th
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger It was a small crowd that arrived to hear the two candidates seeking to represent Cobble Hill at the CVRD Board Table. It was in many ways,…
Oil and Gas Investors Get Warning–Pension Funds at Risk
Blaise Salmon Thanks to Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of Canada and current governor of the Bank of England, for his warning that the “vast majority” of the…
Horgan–Island Care Home Restricts Christmas Meal Guests
Victoria Times Colonist reporter Cindy E. Harnett’s story shows the stinginess of Clark Liberals The NDP painted a picture of Island Health as Scrooge Thursday after presenting documents in the…
The North Cowichan Mayoral Candidates Debate-Round One
Don Maroc After the 18 candidates for North Cowichan’s municipal council completed their statements the three mayoral candidates, incumbent mayor Jon Lefebure, John Koury, an incumbent councillor, and challenger Damir…
North Cowichan Mayor’s Debate on Sunday
Come to The Island Savings Centre on Sunday, November 9th at 2:00 to hear a debate between John Lefebure, Damir Wallener and John Koury, North Cowichan Mayoral Candidates. The debate…
First West Credit Union-’Salary Budget Reductions’– Unfair Labour Practices
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger The following information was waiting in my inbox this morning. It is of significance to all Island Savings Credit Union members and staff who value job security…
A Seasoned Banker has 9 Questions for Island Savings President Rod Dewar
David Indgehas 9 questions With regards to the proposed merger between ISCU and FW and having read comments on the subject by Mr. Dewar, one of the points he continues…
Area ‘E’ Candidates Participated in a Novel Format of Debate and Discussion
Don Maroc With about a hundred residents in attendance at the first of three all candidates meetings for CVRD Area E (Sathlam, Glenora, Cowichan Station), the organizers at the HUB…
Cowichan Conversations Poll on First West Credit Union Takeover of Island Savings Corrupted
This poll has been corrupted. Do you support or oppose the merger of Island Savings with Langley based First West Credit Union? Support 77.68% (1,180 votes) Opposed 22.32% (339 votes)…
Cowichan Local Elections November 15th–Choose Wisely–Heaven sort Hell
Heavenly Election While walking down the street one day a Corrupt Senator was tragically hit by a car and died. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St.…
Cowichan Local Government Candidates
Candidates Running for elected office in the Cowichan Valley and for the School District Board can email their releases to contact@richardhughes.ca.
Kinder Morgan Slaps Burnaby Residents With A Multi-Million-Dollar Lawsuit
Richard Hughes-We are being occupied! Whoever thought that in Canada our Prime Minister and the Premier of BC would sell us out as is being done by Harper and Christy…
Re-Elect Michelle Staples to Duncan City Council
Michelle Staples My name is Michelle Staples; I live in the City of Duncan with my family on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish people which has been my…