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Taxes At The Pump Are A Punishment, Not An Incentive
We need to talk about all the ‘incentives’ offered to us to change our combustion engine use. What’s being done, especially taxation at the fuel pump, is a punishment, not
Hogg Stuns NDP Machine in North Cowichan By-Election
The People Spoke Back in October 2023, North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas stood tall at a council meeting, riding high on ideology. “If you don’t like our direction,” he smirked,
RCMP’s Botched Trudeau Investigation: The SNC-Lavalin Scandal Cover-Up Continues
RCMP’s Botched Trudeau Investigation: The SNC-Lavalin Scandal Cover-Up Continues Let’s rewind the tape. It’s 2019, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is caught in one of Canada’s biggest political scandals; the
The Sherman Road Housing Project: 10 Years of Bureaucratic Backroom Deals and Ignoring the Public
How a Small, Contaminated Lot Became North Cowichan’s Latest High-Density Social Experiment Let’s take a walk down memory lane. It’s 2016. The world is worried about Brexit, Trump is shaking
Edition 017 – February
Hope everyone is enjoying the snow.. (As best you can). We’ve got ANOTHER election coming in April, check often for updates and thanks for all the support!
DEI Travels Sideways: How “Anti-Oppressive” Stories Might Backfire
North Cowichan’s 2025 Budget Includes DEI Training Corporate America spends approximately $8 billion annually on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, according to research by consulting firm McKinsey. This reflects
Cowichan’s Leadership is Failing—And Tariffs Just Proved It
For years, we’ve been saying it. We’ve written the articles, we’ve laid out the facts, and we’ve practically drawn these people a roadmap to common sense.And yet, here we are.
The Annual Spraying Debate: What You Need To Know
We are once again entering the season when a government agency—most likely the Ministry of Forests—will be granted a permit to continue its annual aerial spraying of the bacterial-chemical pesticide
The Smoke and Mirrors of Nominal GDP: What They’re Not Telling You About Inflation
You’ve likely heard the assertion that Canada has the fastest-growing economy among the G7. Liberal supporters cite a rapidly increasing nominal GDP as evidence of Canada’s impressive recovery. On the
From Horses to People? The Microchip Mandate of BC Begs Serious Issues
Not only in the equestrian community but also in more general debates on technology, privacy, and control, British Columbia’s new horse microchipping program is generating waves. Advocates of animal welfare
Residents vs. Cell Towers: How Communities Are Pushing Back and Winning
As more and more residents push back against large cell towers in their neighbourhoods up and down the island, some local governments are starting to actually listen to the residents’
B.C. NDP’s Mass Densification Plan Hitting Roadblocks
After narrowly returning to power in October, Premier David Eby’s NDP government is proceeding full steam ahead with increasingly controversial province-wide densification plans. The BC NDP’s Bill 44 is now
Garbage Governance: CVRD’s Waste Management Debacle and the Taxpayer Fallout
We at Land Keepers have been closely following the waste disposal mess in the CVRD. Frankly, it’s appalling. Do you genuinely believe the residents of this district are going to
North Cowichan’s Spending Spree: Because Who Needs Groceries When You Can Have Electric cars?
In North Cowichan, a significant disconnect has emerged between municipal priorities and residents’ concerns. From the last poll we could find (before the last election and with a very poor
The Danger of Casually Throwing Around the “Nazi” Label
If you spend any time online, you’ve probably seen it—the “Nazi” accusation. Whether it’s individuals, organizations, or even media outlets, people throw around this label casually, often with no real
Local Documentary Highlights Young Composer’s COVID Symphony
Camilo Aybar was still in high school when he set out to write his first orchestral symphony, inspired by his experiences in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. The incredible story
When Does Hubris Become Dangerous?
I am sure we can all think of numerous examples; let me illustrate with one that I experienced personally. In 2020, North Cowichan completed the Chemainus Road Corridor Upgrade project,
North Cowichan and Duncan Tax Hikes: When Will Enough Be Enough?
Let’s talk about these relentless tax hikes in North Cowichan and Duncan. Both municipalities are gearing up for 2025 budgets, and the numbers being tossed around are unreal: North Cowichan
2025 North Cowichan By-Election
GET OUT AND VOTE in the North Cowichan by-election Advanced voting is available on April 2 and April 8, from 8 AM to 8 PM at Municipal Hall. If you
Ottawa Is Overloading B.C. With Unsustainable Immigration
At a news conference in July, Premier David Eby admitted that B.C.’s “unprecedented population inflows from immigration” are “completely overwhelming.” He painted a dire picture of a province whose systems
Regardless of Religious or Even Civilized Beliefs, the Concept of Reconciliation is a 3-Step Process.
First, the “responsible” party must sincerely be sorry and ask for forgiveness. This may include Reparations, whether they be financial or in kind; However, the second step is as vitally
Gloria Lemay – The Other Side
In an impassioned Substack written by Yolande Norris-Clark, who had the joy of birthing two healthy children with the help of Gloria Lemay (a local), we move past the sensational,
Needles in the Dark: Parents Question Secretive School Vaccination Policies
It seems that many parents of students in SD79 who have expressed concerns about being left out of the loop regarding what happens at school continue to have their suspicions
The Never-Ending COVID Hype: Why Nobody’s Buying It Anymore
Another round of fearmongering, another wave of headlines telling us how doomed we are. The latest piece on why B.C. kids are “sick all the time” is just a repeat
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