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THE WESTWARD INDEPENDENT

Edition 017

16 pages of community reporting, ideas, and perspectives.

The Westward Independent was a platform for dozens of contributors. Individual pieces reflect their contributors’ views at the time of publication.

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2025-02-07

Gloria Lemay - The Other Side

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North Cowichan and Duncan Tax Hikes: When Will Enough Be Enough?

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Ottawa Is Overloading B.C. With Unsustainable Immigration

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Needles in the Dark: Parents Question Secretive School Vaccination Policies

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Regardless of Religious or Even Civilized Beliefs, the Concept of Reconciliation is a 3-Step Process.

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When Does Hubris Become Dangerous?

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Local Documentary Highlights Young Composer’s COVID Symphony

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The Danger of Casually Throwing Around the “Nazi” Label

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North Cowichan’s Spending Spree: Because Who Needs Groceries When You Can Have Electric cars?

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Garbage Governance: CVRD’s Waste Management Debacle and the Taxpayer Fallout

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B.C. NDP’s Mass Densification Plan Hitting Roadblocks

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Residents vs. Cell Towers: How Communities Are Pushing Back and Winning

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From Horses to People? The Microchip Mandate of BC Begs Serious Issues

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The Smoke and Mirrors of Nominal GDP: What They’re Not Telling You About Inflation

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The Annual Spraying Debate: What You Need To Know

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Cowichan’s Leadership is Failing—And Tariffs Just Proved It

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DEI Travels Sideways: How “Anti-Oppressive” Stories Might Backfire

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