Great message and infographic from staff at #NorthCowichan . Also in this year's budget we voted to fund a new #wildfire specialist staff position.
As you begin your spring yard cleanup, take time to help protect your home from fires.
🌳Clear the immediate area (0-1.5m) around your home from debris and fuels
🍂Clean roofs and gutters
🪵Move flammable material away from wall exteriors
🪑Remove anything stored underneath decks or porches
I was very proud to speak in support of this council priority on local food security and the sale of #NorthCowichan land for $10 to Cowichan Green Community for their regional food hub.
"North Cowichan has finalized a land transfer of the Beverly Street Food Hub property to the Cowichan Green Community in support of the society’s operations including the development of a food hub. Council approved the agreement at its regular meeting on January 21, 2026."
https://www.northcowichan.ca/news/north-cowichan-completes-property-sale-cowichan-green-community
At our #NorthCowichan council meeting last night I did my best to support my fellow councillor's motion to call on the province to start a formal review of raw log exports in #BritishColumbia . Unfortunately it was deafeated 4 to 3 as the commentary was that we shouldn't cause any impact to Mosaic's operation on PMFL. Unfortunate as we have lost 2 mills (650+jobs) in last few months.
Council Matters for April 1, 2026
🌲 Municipality of North Cowichan
Council met for just over half an hour during our Regular Council meeting on April 1, 2026. Here is the Mayor's report and council meeting recap.
#VancouverIsland #CowichanValley #northcowichan #localgovt #bcpoli
https://www.northcowichan.ca/news/council-matters-april-1-2026
Just got back from a short little ride in #Duncan / #NorthCowichan to the Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area.
The park feels surprisingly remote, being mostly surrounded by <s>swamp</s>Lake Somenos and Somenos Creek.
The trails to the area were hit-and-miss: where they are graveled, they are fine. Where they are not, they are thicker swamp bed. (We have had a lot of rain.)
The lake is high, reaching nearly to the dike in some places. I took the road back, despite the cars.
Chris Istace
Amgine
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