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Duncan, North Cowichan clash over boundary review
An independent consultant will examine services, governance and finances after North Cowichan rejected Duncan’s earlier shared study proposal.
- The City of Duncan launched an $80,000 independent study to explore boundary realignment with North Cowichan, despite the neighboring municipality's objections to the process and concerns over collaboration.
- A 1912-era boundary between Duncan and North Cowichan splits private properties, creating confusion for residents, emergency responders, businesses, and visitors navigating planning, bylaws, policing, and taxation jurisdictions.
- Sherry Hurst of Leftside Partners Inc. will lead the technical study, supported by a three-member advisory panel; a 2019 citizen survey found 38 per cent of residents supported exploring boundary options.
- Expressing disappointment with the process, North Cowichan council contacted the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, proposing a structured, informed amalgamation review instead of the current boundary study.
- Findings are expected in August, though any boundary change requires approval from both municipalities, local First Nations, and the province, setting a high bar for future realignment.
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Duncan, North Cowichan clash over boundary review
The City of Duncan has started a boundary realignment study between the city and the Municipality of North Cowichan, and North Cowichan isn’t happy about it. The independent technical study will be conducted by Sherry Hurst, of Leftside Partners Inc. to “explore what a realignment of the boundary… could look like,” said a press release. It will look at potential impacts on services, governance and finances. A 2019 citizen survey found that 38 pe…
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