North Cowichan looks into sexist social-media post by deputy mayor
North Cowichan looks into sexist social-media post by deputy mayor By Larry Pynn A sexist Facebook post by North Cowichan deputy mayor and councillor Tek Manhas is under “review” by…
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MP Alistair MacGregor calls for an emergency review of changes to regulations regarding frozen spot prawns
NDP MP Alistair MacGregor The progressive opposition FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2021 MP ALISTAIR MACGREGOR WRITES LETTER TO STANDING COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES AND OCEANS IN DEFENCE OF WEST COAST…
“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…
This fawn was on our porch and I thought it’s mom had died…
This fawn was on our porch and I thought it’s mom had died… called animal control and they said what this article says.Dear Friends, we just received our first phone…
BC HYDRO Site C bywords: misinformation and secrecy
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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…
Oprah’s Shame-Frances McDormand’s Triumph
Here is an interesting take on the latest theatre surrounding Prince Harry, Meghan and the Royal Family. Some of this is right on, others not so much. Oh, this will…
“Just the beginning” for Harry and Meghan
This was not a soon to be forgotten interview conducted by the Queen of Talk- Oprah Winfrey. The fallout, the vindictive and often over the top racist English Tabloids will…
BC HYDRO Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead
Norm Farrell calls a spade a spade, always has. The handling of the Site C Dam project has been an exercise in deceit and conflict from the outset. Both the…
Lucy Maud Montgomery’s agonizing drug addiction
HEALTH Diaries show the disastrous extent of the ‘Anne of Green Gables’ author’s addiction to prescription drugs, as well as parallels to our modern-day opioid crisis By Alanna Mitchell February…
As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, CVRD Board and Committee meetings are being held electronically.
The CVRD has decided to ‘Allow’ up to 5 citizens who may pre-register to join the meeting to participate in Public Input Period or Question Period. Create an Account –…
Inter-provincial non-essential travel policies are being prepared for Premier John Horgan
Daily Headlines February 12 2021 Vaughn Palmer: B.C. readies plans to stop visitors at the Alberta border, if needed Opinion: If variants cannot be contained, B.C. may need to restrict…
Province fears variants could rejuvenate and change the pandemic
Over the weekend, 12 more cases of the UK or South Africa variant were detected in BC. So far health officials have confirmed 25 cases of the UK variant B117—including…
I Talked to the Cassandra of the Internet Age
The internet rewired our brains. He predicted it would. By Charlie Warzel Mr. Warzel is an Opinion writer at large. Feb. 4, 2021 Credit…Alex Kiesling Michael Goldhaber is the…
Six Mountains’ rising popularity spurs municipal plans to manage mountain biking
Originally published by https://six mountains.ca North Cowichan is proposing a land-transfer deal with a property developer that would add new and expanded parking lots to help manage a growing number…
“Ottawa warns boaters not to disturb sea lions hauled out at Cowichan Bay”
“Educational signs may be posted” The fall arrival of Steller and California sea lions to Cowichan Bay to feed on salmon is a world-class wildlife spectacle, allowing people a rare…
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Spring is on the way for the Island
I know it is a little early to be hailing the arrival of spring. The days are getting longer, the birds are starting to sing again, and the air just…
Amsterdam Is Embracing A Radical New Economic Theory To Help Save The Environment. Could It Also Replace Capitalism?
WORLD ECONOMY AMSTERDAM IS EMBRACING A RADICAL NEW ECONOMIC THEORY TO HELP SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT. COULD IT ALSO REPLACE CAPITALISM? Amsterdam Is Embracing a Radical New Economic Theory to Help…
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…