Welcome to the North Cowichan Coalition!
We are North Cowichan residents who love our community. We cherish our open spaces and rural character, and are concerned about losing this to sprawl. We’ll be writing about land use and other key issues including housing, traffic, taxes, homelessness, economic development and our environment, which impact all of our lives.
We are committed to making a better, more sustainable future for our municipality.
We are allied with other residents from all corners of our municipality and Valley. Our mission is to educate and inform the public about North Cowichan's governance, its politicians, vital issues,
and how Provincial and Federal politics are affecting our municipality.
NCC operates independently and is not a political party, candidate nor a candidate organization.
Our election advertising is conducted in accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act
(LECFA) and Elections BC requirements.
Authorized by North Cowichan Coalition, registered sponsor under LECFA.
Contact us at: northcowichancoalition@gmail.com
And vote on Election Day: October 17!
Growth with Purpose
The Cowichan Valley doesn't need to choose between a strong economy and a healthy environment. We can have both—but only if growth is guided by good planning.
Every decision about land use has lasting consequences. Productive farmland feeds our community. Forests protect our watersheds. Rivers sustain salmon and wildlife. These aren't empty spaces waiting to be developed; they're the natural assets that support our economy and our quality of life.
Local government has a responsibility to think beyond immediate pressures. Respecting the Official Community Plan, investing where infrastructure already exists, and involving residents in meaningful conversations leads to stronger, more resilient communities.
The future of the Cowichan Valley won't be defined by how quickly it grows, but by how wisely it grows.
Vision
The Cowichan Valley's future will be shaped by one resource above all others: water. Every farm, every household, every business, and every salmon-bearing stream depends on a healthy watershed.
Yet year after year we are seeing longer droughts, lower river flows, reduced snowpack, and increasing demands on a system that is already under strain.
These challenges require careful choices. Before approving projects with significant water or energy demands, we should be asking whether they fit within the environmental limits of our region. We should be restoring wetlands and estuaries, protecting the forests that naturally store and filter water, and helping farmers adapt to a changing climate.
These investments strengthen our communities while safeguarding the resources that future generations will depend on.
