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Explore the historical COAP and Westward Independent archive by subject, from CVRD policy and council decisions to taxes, planning and public records.
These collections bring together articles that mention each subject. They preserve the original dates and contributor perspectives. Current COAP reporting continues on Substack.
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CVRD policies, bylaws & local government
Reporting and commentary about the Cowichan Valley Regional District: its bylaws, services, spending and decisions.
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North Cowichan council & community policy
Follow the local debates about North Cowichan council, community planning, taxes and the practical effects of municipal decisions.
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Cowichan planning, OCPs & bylaws
Explore how community plans, zoning and bylaws became subjects of debate in Cowichan, then follow the OCP documentary into the decisions and costs behind a plan.
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Cowichan budgets, taxes & public spending
Find historical reporting and commentary about budgets, taxes, infrastructure and the public spending discussed in Cowichan communities.
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Cowichan council motions, votes & decisions
Read archived coverage of council and board motions, votes and decisions, and the arguments people made around them.
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Cowichan FOI & public accountability
Explore published reporting about freedom of information, access to public records and accountability in Cowichan.
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