Title: Compact Duncan and sprawling North Cowichan consider merging | Times Colonist

URL: http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/compact-duncan-and-sprawling-north-cowichan-consider-merging-1.2363108

Description: The City of Duncan and the larger, sprawling Municipality of North Cowichan are embarking on studies to consider joining together.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Lefebure, Jon,  Kent, Phil,  Cowichan Aquatic Centre,  Islands Savings Centre,  Cowichan Tribes

Title: Cowichan Valley voters stay loyal to incumbent mayors | Times Colonist

URL: http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/cowichan-valley-voters-stay-loyal-to-incumbent-mayors-1.1588792

Description: In a non-binding referendum, North Cowichan voted overwhelmingly in favour of studying amalgamation with the City of Duncan, 4,446 to 2,065. A similar question passed just 554-502 in Duncan, while Duncan voters voiced approval of studying boundary restructure 567-480.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Town of Lake Cowichan,  Cowichan Valley Regional District,  Cowichan Valley School District,  Cowichan Sportsplex,  Cowichan Aquatic Centre

Title: Duncan, North Cowichan to vote Saturday on amalgamation | Times Colonist

URL: http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/duncan-north-cowichan-to-vote-saturday-on-amalgamation-1.23343389

Description: On Saturday, voters in the City of Duncan and the Municipality of North Cowichan will decide whether they should amalgamate. For the process to continue, each municipality will have to return a vote greater than 50 per cent.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Lefebure, Jon,  Kent, Phil,  Behnsen, Joyce,  Cowichan Tribes

Title: Jack Knox: Cowichan serves up amalgamation referendum | Times Colonist

URL: http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/jack-knox-cowichan-serves-up-amalgamation-referendum-1.23337965

Description: If next weekend’s Cowichan amalgamation referendum were a lunch, it would be a peanut butter and jam sandwich. It’s pretty straightforward: If voters in both Duncan and North Cowichan approve the marriage of their two municipalities, they will get hitched. If either rejects the idea, they won’t.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Cowichan Tribes,  City of Victoria,  District of Oak Bay,  Township of Esquimalt,  District of Saanich

Title: No amalgamation: Duncan rejects merging with North Cowichan | Times Colonist

URL: http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/no-amalgamation-duncan-rejects-merging-with-north-cowichan-1.23346895

Description: Duncan and North Cowichan won’t be amalgamating, after Duncan citizens overwhelmingly rejected the idea.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Kent, Phil

Title: Catherine Holt: Citizens’ assembly is right approach to explore amalgamation | Times Colonist

URL: http://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/columnists/catherine-holt-citizens-assembly-is-right-approach-to-explore-amalgamation-1.23298406

Description: Finally a ray of light, thanks to the citizens’ advisory committee that recommended that Saanich invite all willing municipalities to participate in a citizens’ assembly on amalgamation. We have current evidence that a citizens’ assembly can work because it was used last year by North Cowichan and Duncan, a region that has also had a protracted dance with amalgamation.

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Subject:   City of Victoria,  District of Oak Bay,  City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce,  District of Saanich

Title: Advance voting in Duncan/North Cowichan amalgamation referendum begins Wednesday | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/advance-voting-in-duncan-north-cowichan-amalgamation-referendum-begins-wednesday-460108/

Description: The first of two opportunities for voters in Duncan and North Cowichan to cast advance ballots in the upcoming amalgamation referendum takes place on Wednesday.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan

Title: Amalgamation vote to be held in North Cowichan and Duncan | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/amalgamation-vote-to-be-held-in-north-cowichan-and-duncan-364419/

Description: Amalgamation has been a topic of conversation in the Capital Regional for years but those in Duncan and North Cowichan will be the next municipalities to vote on the idea.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Lefebure, Jon,  Kent, Phil

Title: Duncan rejects joining North Cowichan in amalgamation vote | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/duncan-rejects-joining-north-cowichan-in-amalgamation-vote-463964/

Description: Duncan residents made their voices heard Saturday in the amalgamation referendum, with an overwhelming majority voting against merging with North Cowichan.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Kent, Phil,  Lefebure, Jon,  City of Victoria,  District of Saanich,  Gudgeon, Shellie

Title: Info campaign launched ahead of amalgamation referendum in Duncan and North Cowichan | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/info-campaign-launched-ahead-of-amalgamation-referendum-in-duncan-and-north-cowichan-447945/

Description: A campaign to help inform voters in Duncan and North Cowichan ahead of a referendum on amalgamation was launched on Monday.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Munro Thompson Communications,  Kent, Phil,  Lefebure, Jon,  Marroquin, Emily

Title: North Cowichan and Duncan to vote on amalgamation Saturday | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/north-cowichan-and-duncan-to-vote-on-amalgamation-saturday-462003/

Description: North Cowichan and Duncan used to the same municipality until 1912 when downtown merchants split off to form Duncan. But after this weekend, history could repeat itself as residents head to the polls to decide on amalgamation.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Heppell, Gordon,  Bruce, Roger,  Kent, Phil

Title: Preliminary results show voters in Duncan say no to amalgamation with North Cowichan | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/preliminary-results-show-voters-in-duncan-say-no-to-amalgamation-with-north-cowichan-463803/

Description: The preliminary results in Saturday’s referendum on amalgamation in Duncan and North Cowichan suggest they will continue to operate as separate municipalities.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan

Title: Councillors hiding in the weeds | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/columns/councillors-hiding-in-the-weeds/

Description: As part of our In-Depth feature in last Friday’s Citizen, we asked all 12 councillors and the two mayors what their position is on the proposed amalgamation of Duncan and North Cowichan. It’s unacceptable that eight councillors – all of the North Cowichan councillors, including the almost-always outspoken Joyce Behnsen – and mayors Jon Lefebure and Phil Kent chose to duck the question.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Bruce, Roger,  Horgan, John,  Duncan, Tom,  Jackson, Sharon,  Behnsen, Joyce,  Lefebure, Jon,  Kent, Phil

Title: Amalgamation fails in North Cowichan and Duncan | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/amalgamation-fails-in-north-cowichan-and-duncan/

Description: The bid to amalgamate North Cowichan and Duncan failed on Saturday. Residents of North Cowichan voted in favour of amalgamation, but residents of Duncan voted strongly against it.

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Subject:   Municipality of North Cowichan,  City of Duncan

Title: Amalgamation study for North Cowichan, Duncan gets $47,000 from province | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/amalgamation-study-for-north-cowichan-duncan-gets-47000-from-province/

Description: The province has approved up to $47,000 to conduct an amalgamation study for the Municipality of North Cowichan and the City of Duncan.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  MASS LBP,  Lefebure, Jon,  Kent, Phil

Title: Costs queried as amalgamation process between North Cowichan and Duncan moves ahead | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/costs-queried-as-amalgamation-process-between-north-cowichan-and-duncan-moves-ahead/

Description: Municipality of North Cowichan councillors voted last month to move forward with a process that could see the municipality and the City of Duncan amalgamate. But the costs of the process, which staff estimate could be up to $145,000, with the vast majority made up of consultant fees, was questioned at the May council meeting by Coun. Rob Douglas.

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Subject:   Municipality of North Cowichan,  City of Duncan,  Douglas, Rob,  Siebring, Al,  Maguire, Maeve

Title: Duncan mayor says ‘no’ to amalgamation | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/duncan-mayor-says-no-to-amalgamation/

Description: The mayor of Duncan has come out against the amalgamation of Duncan and North Cowichan.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Kent, Phil

Title: Faceoff: Why Roger Bruce says yes | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/faceoff-why-roger-bruce-says-yes/

Description: Both North Cowichan and Duncan councils have agreed to remain neutral and not voice their opinions regarding amalgamation but some councillors from Duncan couldn't help but speak their minds. In opposition to councillor Sharon Jackson, who has made it known she's 100 per cent opposed to the idea, Duncan councillor Roger Bruce is making a strong and vocal case for an amalgamation community.

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Subject:   Bruce, Roger,  Jackson, Sharon,  City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Urban Systems

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/faceoff-why-sharon-jackson-says-no/

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Title: False info going around about amalgamation of Duncan and North Cowichan | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/false-info-going-around-about-amalgamation-of-duncan-and-north-cowichan/

Description: Incorrect information about the effects of amalgamation of Duncan and North Cowichan is circulating widely, and it needs to be set straight before people vote on June 23, says Munro Thompson Communications Inc.

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Subject:   Munro Thompson Communications,  City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Urban Systems

Title: Group forms to fight amalgamation of Duncan, North Cowichan | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/group-forms-to-fight-amalgamation-of-duncan-north-cowichan/

Description: Another group has formed to provide information for people to consider as voters in Duncan and North Cowichan prepare for the referendum on amalgamation on June 23.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Cowichan Pro-Amalgamation,  Cowichan No Amalgamation,  Jackson, Sharon

Title: Minority report: The case against | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/minority-report-the-case-against/

Description: Although many of the Citizens Assembly spoke in favour of amalgamation, there were still some comments opposing all or parts of the idea from committee members. These were printed in a Minority Report at the end of the report of the Assembly’s work.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Ablonczy, Tanya

Title: Name the municipality! The winner is…. | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/name-the-municipality-the-winner-is/

Description: It’s too early to predict which way the vote will go, but what if the two municipalities become one?

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan

Title: Political scientist weighs pros and cons of amalgamation | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/political-scientist-weighs-pros-and-cons-of-amalgamation/

Description: Alexander Netherton, a political science professor at Vancouver Island University: "Amalgamation is best, but there would be trade offs."

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Netherton, Alexander

Title: Siebring jumps off the fence to ‘yes’ side of amalgamation | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/siebring-jumps-off-the-fence-to-yes-side-of-amalgamation/

Description: Veteran North Cowichan councillor Al Siebring wasn't comfortable sitting on the fence on the contentious amalgamation issue.

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Subject:   Siebring, Al,  City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan

Title: Third-party pro-amalgamation campaign announced | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/third-party-pro-amalgamation-campaign-announced/

Description: “Cowichan [is] better together.” That’s the word from Patrick Hrushowy and his group Cowichan Pro-Amalgamation as the campaign ramps up for the upcoming referendum on a North Cowichan-Duncan merger.

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Subject:   Hrushowy, Patrick,  City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan

Title: Amalgamation could enhance character of Duncan | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/opinion/amalgamation-could-enhance-character-of-duncan/

Description: Letter from Dan Cvitanovich: "I support the amalgamation of the City of Duncan and the Municipality of North Cowichan."

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Cvitanovich, Dan

Title: Amalgamation its been opined, will make the valley one | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/opinion/amalgamation-its-been-opined-will-make-the-valley-one/

Description: Kate Marsh, North Cowichan councillor, on amalgamation.

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Subject:   Marsh, Kate,  City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan

Title: Amalgamation not the solution | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/opinion/amalgamation-not-the-solution/

Description: Regarding the current amalgamation debate, it is clear the status quo, having the City of Duncan govern a small sliver of Duncan, is nonsensical. On the other hand making North Cowichan larger is not going to make anyone happy either.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Cowichan Valley Regional District,  Worrall, Ryan

Title: Amalgamation would cost Duncan residents big | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/opinion/amalgamation-would-cost-duncan-residents-big/

Description: Opinion piece by Tom Duncan, Duncan City Councillor: Amalgamation might look good to people in North Cowichan, but it is a huge cost to the citizens of Duncan.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Duncan, Tom

Title: City of Duncan mayor against amalgamation | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/opinion/city-of-duncan-mayor-against-amalgamation/

Description: Opinion piece by Phil Kent, Mayor of Duncan: I have grave concerns that this current proposal’s promise of “better” is vague at best.

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Subject:   Kent, Phil,  City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan

Title: Councillor Staples votes “No!” to amalgamation | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/opinion/councillor-staples-votes-no-to-amalgamation/

Description: Opinion piece by Michelle Staples, Duncan Councillor: We are also very distinct and extremely proud of what makes us different.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Staples, Michelle

Title: Former mayor in favour of amalgamation | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/opinion/former-mayor-in-favour-of-amalgamation/

Description: Anne Murray, former mayor, in favour of amalgamation.

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Subject:   Jackson, Sharon,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  City of Duncan,  Murray, Anne

Title: Reasonable people can disagree — and appreciating those differences make us stronger | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/opinion/reasonable-people-can-disagree-and-appreciating-those-differences-make-us-stronger/

Description: Recently, allegations have surfaced concerning the Duncan-North Cowichan Citizens’ Assembly — a process which I chaired following a meticulous tendering process that was won by my firm, MASS LBP.

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Subject:   MacLeod, Peter,  MASS LBP,  City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan

Title: Unconvinced a merger of Duncan/North Cowichan beneficial | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/opinion/unconvinced-a-merger-of-duncan-north-cowichan-beneficial/

Description: Unconvinced a merger of Duncan/North Cowichan beneficial I have friends on both sides of the amalgamation debate. Nevertheless, I am compelled to voice some comments on amalgamation.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Murray, Anne,  Coleman, Mike

Title: Attention to detail in amalgamation important | My Cowichan Valley Now

URL: https://www.mycowichanvalleynow.com/29552/attention-to-detail-in-amalgamation-important/

Description: Roger Bruce, a long time advocate for the amalgamation of the City of Duncan and the Municipality of North Cowichan says he’s pleased to see the councils and senior staff have found the courage to ask the public about the issue in a formal referendum.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Bruce, Roger,  Urban Systems

Title: Two Duncan councillors see amalgamation differently | My Cowichan Valley Now

URL: https://www.mycowichanvalleynow.com/31715/two-duncan-councillors-seeing-amalgamation-differently/

Description: While North Cowichan councillors have remained tight-lipped about how they want to see the referendum play out, a pair of Duncan councillors are much more willing to share their thoughts.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Bruce, Roger,  Jackson, Sharon,  Hrushowy, Patrick,  Cowichan Pro-Amalgamation

Title: Province will provide funding if amalgamation referendum passes | My Cowichan Valley Now

URL: https://www.mycowichanvalleynow.com/32041/province-will-provide-funding-if-amalgamation-referendum-passes/

Description: If the amalgamation referendum sees Duncan and North Cowichan become one jurisdiction, the John Horgan government will commit eleven million dollars. The money will go to restructuring assistance and would help pay for some of the costs associated with transitioning to one jurisdiction.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Province of British Columbia

Title: Duncan and North Cowichan prepare for amalgamation | My Cowichan Valley Now

URL: https://www.mycowichanvalleynow.com/32426/duncan-and-north-cowichan-prepare-for-amalgamation/

Description: The Municipality of North Cowichan and the City of Duncan are looking for someone who can help meld the two together, should the June 23rd referendum vote be in favour of amalgamation.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Province of British Columbia

Title: Siebring joins 'yes' movement ahead of referendum | My Cowichan Valley Now

URL: https://www.mycowichanvalleynow.com/32552/siebring-joins-yes-movement-ahead-of-referendum/

Description: Most councillors in both Duncan and North Cowichan are still ‘mum’ when it comes to their thoughts on amalgamation. However, North Cowichan councillor Al Siebring has broken his silence and is pro-amalgamation, as the referendum will determine whether the two communities become one or remain distinct from one another.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Siebring, Al

Title: Police, fire and taxes - hot topics at amalgamation open house | My Cowichan Valley Now

URL: https://www.mycowichanvalleynow.com/32924/police-fire-and-taxes-hot-topics-at-amalgamation-open-house/

Description: Police, fire and taxation issues are top of mind for some.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Marroquin, Emily,  Munro Thompson Communications

Title: What amalgamation means for fire services | My Cowichan Valley Now

URL: https://www.mycowichanvalleynow.com/33408/what-amalgamation-means-for-fire-services/

Description: Three issues have risen to the top of the debate, those are fire, police, and taxation. Today, we tackle the question of fire protection services.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Marroquin, Emily

Title: What amalgamation might mean for policing | My Cowichan Valley Now

URL: https://www.mycowichanvalleynow.com/33565/what-amalgamation-might-mean-for-policing/

Description: Three issues have risen to the top of the debate, those are fire, police, and taxation. Today, we tackle the question of policing.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Marroquin, Emily

Title: We will find out tomorrow (Sat) if amalgamation is a go | My Cowichan Valley Now

URL: https://www.mycowichanvalleynow.com/33676/we-will-find-out-tomorrow-sat-if-amalgamation-is-a-go/

Description: It’s general voting day tomorrow (Sat, June 23rd) for residents of Duncan and the Municipality of North Cowichan.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  MacKenzie, Mary Beth

Title: Both sides in amalgamation must vote "yes" for amalgamation to proceed | My Cowichan Valley Now

URL: https://www.mycowichanvalleynow.com/33741/both-sides-in-amalgamation-must-vote-yes-for-amalgamation-to-proceed/

Description: Residents of North Cowichan and Duncan are, hopefully, heading out to vote today (Sat). It is the general voting day for the amalgamation question. North Cowichan Mayor, Jon Lefebure says the votes will be tallied separately, there will be either a “yes” or “no” result in North Cowichan and a “yes or no” in Duncan and if either is a “no” the deal is off…..

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Lefebure, Jon

Title: Amalgamation is a "no go" -| My Cowichan Valley Now

URL: https://www.mycowichanvalleynow.com/33796/amalgamation-is-a-no-go/

Description: The preliminary results from the amalgamation vote are in. While North Cowichan voted “yes”, the City of Duncan voted a resounding “no”.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Municipality of North Cowichan