To date, just three of nine requests accepted
Survey asks citizens to help “shape a vision” for community
Byelection expected in the fall
Petitioners claim excessive bureacracy led to too many delays in process
Petition alleges Staples involved in numerous conflicts of interest
North Cowichan’s council unimously votes to borrow $48 million for project
Municipality received 1,364 response forms by deadline on July 14
Staples said petition has no merit
Upgrade project expected to be complete within months
30-day alternate approval process for borrowing ends on July 14
City of Duncan provides DDBIA grant to assist initiative, plus two other programs
Local RCMP detachment says demand for services is growing
Concerns raised after deer drowns in new settling pond
Lower tax increase in 2020 has ramifications for future years: staff report
The $12,500 grant was originally denied by council until more information was received
Other councils in region use video conferencing, as government says cities required to follow transparency rules
Final draft to be completed in late summer
