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Jul 6, 2026
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Vaughn Palmer: Judge's refusal to reopen Cowichan case a chilling message to B.C. landowners
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Vaughn Palmer: Judge's refusal to reopen Cowichan case a chilling message to B.C. landowners
Opinion: This being the first case where Aboriginal title was applied to private as well as Crown land in B.C., all levels of government supported the application to reopen
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By Vaughn Palmer
Published Jul 06, 2026
Last updated 1 hour ago
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