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Aboriginal Title Ruling in Richmond Sparks Concern Among Local Residents, Other First Nations
On Aug. 7, the BC Supreme Court granted Aboriginal title to the Cowichan Tribes on 7.5 square kilometres of land in Richmond, and fishing rights on an adjacent arm of the Fraser River. However, the land in question is currently occupied by privately owned homes, sparking concern from the government, local homeowners, and other Indigenous groups.
EDITORIAL | “A Wake-up Call”: Minor Earthquake Prompts Seismic Safety Conversation.
Residents of the Pacific Northwest have been aware of the threat of a major earthquake — likely within the next century — for years. However, the unpredictable nature of this event has left citizens blindly preparing for a devastation that may never occur in their lifetime. Nevertheless, just after 1:30 PM on Feb. 21, a minor earthquake hit the Sunshine Coast, prompting discussion about BC’s earthquake preparedness and the effectiveness of new seismically safe schools, including Eric Hamber.