Cowichan Conversations
The Proposed Steelhead/Malahat Nation Floating LNG facility Huge Environmental Threat
By Marilyn Venturi I was very happy to see the crowd at Wednesday evening’s CVRD Board meeting. It was disappointing to realize that Director Iannidinardo is apparently alone in her…
Steelhead LNG’s Howe Street Executive Demands Surreal Surrender By CVRD Elected Officials
The newly implanted CVRD CAO Brian Carruthers probably thought he finally arrived when his shop received correspondence from the infamous Howe Street, the Vancouver equivalent to Toronto’s Bay Street and…
All you need to know about LNG: Wade Davis, Dr. Eoin Finn, Damien Gillis panel discussion-VIDEO
Fractured Land LNG panel discussion feat. Wade Davis, Dr. Aion Finn and Damien Gillis from Fractured Land on Vimeo.
Alistair McGregor NDP MP Introduces A Bill To Help Protect Shawnigan Lake
Our recently elected MP Alistair McGregor for Cowichan-Langford has been up to the mountain and seen the long lines of trucks with pups loaded with contaminants destined for the Shawnigan…
Politicians Shouldn’t Be Cowed Into Keeping Mum on Saanich LNG Project, Says Eminent Lawyer
Damien Gillis has stepped up and posted this article in the Commonsense Canadian. Our Cowichan Valley challenge to turn back the slick promoters from Steelhead LNG who want to build…
Flip-Flopping Director Speaks out
We have been asking to hear from our Directors. Cobble Hill Director Matteus Clement has done us all the favour of sharing his inner thoughts on LNG in the Saanich…
Rafe: By backing LNG, the Horgan NDP lost election before it began
The following is the first in a two-part opinion letter series. In a sequel letter, Common Sense Canadian publisher Damien Gillis will do what he rarely does: disagree with his…
Big Meeting At The CVRD Wednesday 6:30PM – Delegation To Speak About Possible Steelhead LNG Facility For Bamberton
Wednesday’s March 9th CVRD Meeting could be a memorable one with heightened interest in the Bamberton LNG Export Facilities being touted for our region, a topic that will be addressed.…
CVRD Leaning Towards Hiring A New Cowichan Economic Development Manager
The latest edition of the South Cowichan Echo is out. Another Peter Rusland article is also available right here at Cowichan Conversations. This Rusland piece demands a response. I had…
CVRD Senior Staff Hire Lawyer To Impede Independent Cowichan Bay Director Lori Iannidinardo
Peter Rusland’s story on the Bamberton LNG contoversy was originally published in the South Cowichan Echo. Peter Rusland Unanimous opposition by Cowichan’s regional directors to Steelhead LNG’s proposed floating facility…
Polak–Shawnigan Dirty Dirt Permit Can’t Be Pulled Without Evidence Of Ecological Harm
Here is another Peter Rusland article originally published in the South Cowichan Echo. Apparently the Environment Minister rejects the long standing guidline contained in the ‘Precautionary Principle’ approach Peter…
Heading Down To The United States Soon?
This is a reminder about the all powerful arm of the US Government and its’ various agencies. Your computer and your smart phone can be read, copied and even seized…
NDP Riding Associations Back Leap Manifesto Ahead Of Party Convention
As a previous longtime NDP member, activist and candidate I like many others drifted away finding that the party’s continued conservatism combined with a mostly ‘Brown’ approach to environmental issues…
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Andrew Coyne: Can Thomas Mulcair admit he might have been his own worst mistake?
Melanie Mark and Jodie Wickens Drum In At Swearing In Ceremony
Now this is a special swearing in ceremony. BC NDP leader John Horgan ushers in newly elected MLA’s Melanie Mark and Jodie Wickens. Ms Wickens, the first aboriginal woman elected…
Dr. Eion Finn’s LNG Video-As Presented To An Overflow Crowd In Mill Bay
The Saanich Inlet Network’s Adam Olsen joined Dr. Eion Finn for this LNG presentation to an overflow crowd in Mill Bay last night. This is a must see for those…
CVRD Senior Staff Creating Chaotic Dysfunction Over Decision To Oppose LNG In Cowichan
Last Wednesday’s unanimous endorsement of the motion opposing LNG facilities from establishing anywhere in the CVRD was a high point seldom reached by the elected folks at the CVRD Board…