“It takes a village to raise a weir,” B.C. Premier David Eby told a crowd of politicians, dignitaries and guests who gathered at Lake Cowichan’s Saywell Park on March 22 to celebrate the $14 million the province committed to in its 2024 provincial budget to help pay for the long-sought replacement of the Cowichan Lake […]
Joint News Release: Cowichan Weir replacement project receives $14 million from Province of BC
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2024 Cowichan Weir replacement project receives $14 million from Province of BC DUNCAN, BC – The Cowichan Tribes First Nation, Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) and the Cowichan Watershed Board welcome the announcement of $14 million in funding from the Province of British Columbia for the Cowichan Lake […]
[Sun FM Radio] Cowichan Lake Weir Replacement Funding in Budget 2024
Cowichan Lake Weir Replacement Funding in Budget 2024 By Mike Patterson Thursday, Feb. 22nd, 2024 The 2024 provincial budget includes funding to help replace the Cowichan Lake weir. During the budget speech in the legislature, BC Finance Minister Katrine Conroy announced funding for several priority infrastructure projects and programs to decrease flood risks and strengthen […]
[Times Colonist] Cowichan Tribes loses mentor, ‘steady voice’ with death of former chief.
Squtxulenuhw William “Chip” Seymour, who served four terms as Cowichan Tribes chief, died Monday at 73 Cindy E. Harnett about 10 hours ago Debra Toporowski, a former councillor with Cowichan Tribes, said … in his role as co-chair of the Cowichan Watershed Board, Seymour reinforced the importance of whole watershed thinking and collaborative approaches to […]
[SunFM Radio] Former Chief of Cowichan Tribes Mourned
Former Chief of Cowichan Tribes Mourned By Mike Patterson Tuesday, Feb. 13th, 2024 Former Cowichan Tribes Chief William “Chip” Seymour has passed away at the age of 73. In a news release this afternoon, Cowichan Tribes Chief Lydia Hwitsum stated Squtxulenuhw was “a beloved member of our community,” who championed the Quw’utsun Tumuhw, or Land […]
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