I See a GreenTidal Wave of Good News for Cowichan
Climate Change, Greenhouses Gases, Global Warming, Wind Power, Solar these subjects are being discussed or touched upon pretty much on a daily basis. Peter Nix, Don Skerik and others are…
Climate Change, Greenhouses Gases, Global Warming, Wind Power, Solar these subjects are being discussed or touched upon pretty much on a daily basis. Peter Nix, Don Skerik and others are…
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Citizens should always keep an eye on the last meeting or two of outgoing councils and boards. This is often when controversial matters are jammed through. Once…
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Some big wins, some sad losses but all in all the calibre of our new crop of politicians is a considerable improvement. Sonia Furstenau, Rob Douglas, Alison…
Don Maroc Maybe it is the product of the incredible crisp autumn air, the brilliant azure blue sky, and the warm rays of the November sun that brought clarity to…
Duncan City Hall Mayoral Candidates Phil Kent-845-Elected Peter Lockhart-256 Councillor Candidates Tom Duncan-596 Elected Michelle Staples-587 Elected Roger Bruce-551 Elected Michelle Bell-526 Elected Sharon Jackson-498 Elected John Horgan-467 Elected Martin…
Appallingly, robo-calls have come to the City of Duncan. The calls, in a voice that no one recognizes, allegedly say,” Please vote for our friends, Mayor Phil Kent, Martin Barker,…
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Throughout the Cowichan Valley the number of candidates seeking office has increased dramatically. Along with the increased number of candidates comes an increased level of competitive zeal.…
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.…
Welcome to staplesforcity.ca!!! This site is designed specifically for the re-election campaign of Michelle Staples, a long term Cowichan Valley resident living in the City of Duncan, a mother and…
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Say goodbye to apathy regarding our public school system in the Cowichan Valley School District. Last election 10 vyed for 9 School Trustee positions but that was…
John Scull By John Scull A group calling themselves the Cowichan Taxbusters have been getting a good deal of attention recently. I looked at their website. Paraphrasing Oscal Wilde, they…
Here is a timely post from Don Skerick about the (insider Board of Directors) proposed amalgamation of Island Savings with First West Credit Union head quartered on Langley, BC. Let’s…
Nice to read good news from time to time. The concern over drought conditions that threatened our cowichan River was troubling and Don Bodger’s report is a comfort. By Don…
Mayor Jon Lefebure This fall could actually bring excitement and change to our local government elections. There is a mayoralty race going on in North Cowichan. Uncompromising tax miser Councillor…
Cowichan Coversations Contributor With the low snowpack and unusually dry weather, Cowichan Lake is 40 cm lower than it should be at this time of year, while the river flow…
A group of dedicated volunteers, organized under the Cowichan Estuary Restoration and Conservation Association aka (CIRCA) have taken on the task of improving life for marine and wildlife that have…
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger As a CVRD Director (1993-2002 ) I recall vividly when we had to shut down the incinerators and existing landfill. We were tasked with finding and establishing…
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger The CVRD and the Cowichan Tribes and the Khowutzun Development Corporation (KDC) have been dealing with this matter in secret sessions rather than being out front and…
Cowichan Weir-Photo by Brian Hoole The Cowichan River is being challenged by a very dry spring, no remaining relief from melting snowpacks and the outlook for the balance of the…