BC Environment Ministry Bully Local Government
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Earlier this week the CVRD held ’Public Meeting’ of sorts to hear response from locals regarding efforts by Fisher Road Recycling to expand their operation to sync…
BC Provincial Politics
Harcourt’s Public Criticism May Actually Help The BC NDP. Adrian Dix Must Step Down Now!
Harcourt’s Play Could Force A Shake-up Former BC NDP Premier Harcourt has publicly expressed his frustration and annoyance over Adrian Dix’s stupid handling of the 2013 BC Election campaign. Many…
Is BC Playing Russian Roulette with our Children?
Patrick SmythGuest Contributor This is one heck of a gamble. Like my Granny said, be wise not to put all your eggs in one basket. I used to do this…
Youthful Protesters Urge Christy Clark To Step Up And Save Shawnigan From Contaminated Soil Dump
Shawnigan Lake faces an uncertain future. While the CVRD and SIA lawyers present their views to the BC Environmental Appeal Board on whether or not up to 5 million tonnes…
Shawnigan’s Discovery Elementary School Drama May Be Nearing Resolution
Don Maroc-Cowichan Conversations Contributor Act one of the Discovery Elementary school drama of misguided, overzealous parents disrupting classroom decorum and taking advantage of school district authorities’ well-meaning efforts at accommodation…
Longstanding Dispute Leads To Public Rally In Support Of Discovery School Teachers -Wednesday-March 26th 4PM
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger- I received this notice and letter this morning and am posting it to draw attention to an ongoing issue that hopefully will be resolved soon. Reference is…
Overharvesting – Who Is Watching Our Forests?
By Peter Ewart-Opinion 250 Peter Ewart It is an outrageous amount. According to a document from the Ministry of Forests that was recently brought to light in the provincial legislature…
NDP’s Jenny Kwan Has Proven Herself to Be A Woman Of Decency and Integrity
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger It is quite sickening to watch the attack on the character of Jenny Kwan, the MLA who along with Joy McPhail stood up as the only opposition…
Labour Peace Comes From Negotiations Not Legislation
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger If there was ever time for labour to stand and fight, it is now. BC has endured over a decade of abuse from the ideologically obedient pro…
Cowichan Valley NDP hosts lecture on Left in BC
Cowichan Valley NDP hosts lecture on Left in BCSocial Event and Lecture with Historian Gordon Hak VIU Professor Gordon Hak The Cowichan Valley NDP invites you to a special afternoon…
Thrifty Foods Has Established Their Central Warehouse on the Mainland
Don Maroc-Cowichan Conversations Contributor Based on a statement at the Regional Agricultural Commission’s February meeting “it was noted that Thrifty Foods has established their central warehouse on the mainland and…
BC Needs An Independent Healthcare Ombudsman
This photo was taken on Dec 18th, 2013, 3 days after this woman was admitted to Victoria General Hospital. I am advised that she remained in a coma from Dec…
Opposition To The Shawnigan Watershed Contaminated Soil Threat Gains Momentum
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger The ups and downs of the battle trying to save Shawnigan from becoming home to 5 million tonnes of toxic soil being dumped in their watershed shows…
Council of Canadians Seek to Protect Shawnigan Watershed From Toxic Dumps
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) has been appearing before the BC Environmental Board in Victoria looking for relief from the entity that might provide their best chance of overturning…
The BC NDP Leadership Race Is Rigged To Protect Status Quo
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger I just Facebook liked Lana Popham for BC NDP Leader. Now before you assess my support for her, it is beyond that. The BC NDP needs a…
An Inspiring Sign of the Times
This picture graced my inbox this morning. Apparently there were a number placed through the Shawnigan umm, downtown area. If anyone has any more pictures, background or information feel free…
The Discovery School Disruption Demands Swift Correction
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger The Cowichan communities owe recognition and gratitude to the leadership provided by Discovery Elementary School parents, students and retired teachers who finally stood up to the ongoing…