Residents say their concerns have been heard, as racetrack lawsuit settled in Cowichan
‘People told us, ‘You’re never going to accomplish anything. They’re too big, you’re too small,’ Sahtlam resident says.
Racetrack
The Discourse Cowichan uncovered that the Cowichan Valley Citizen failed to report residents’ concerns over the Cowichan racetrack. Apparently, this was to avoid upsetting advertisers with the newspaper. Now, the Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit plans a major expansion, and neighbours say it’s already too loud. Get your independent journalism on the controversial Cowichan racetrack.
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Jacqueline Ronson heard from people about their concerns, indifference and support for the track.
