Supreme Court decision good news
It’s not often a piece of good news for the citizens of Cowichan Valley rests on the front page of the Cowichan Citizen but reading the news that the noisy and litigious motorsport group’s appeal to be heard from the highest court in the land was denied was more than good news.
When the motorsport group arrived in the Cowichan Valley it promised the noise from their facility would not be at a level that would disturb residents who live in the area and from neighbours complaints this was not the case. It was described as a “training” facility but it became clear the motorsport group had intended to build a racetrack for those who care little about the community or how their play activity would adversely affect those living nearby.
When the motorsport group came to town they acted like good citizens, donating money to a variety of non-profit groups but when their plan to expand and turn the facility into a race track was denied they stopped their generous ways and instead threatened to sue the citizens of North Cowichan for $60 million. Hopefully the Supreme Court of Canada denial will put an end to the threats and litigious activities by the motorsport group.
I’d like to thank the five members of North Cowichan’s council for their courage and tenacity. The costs for all this will be paid for by the motorsport group. Hopefully this is a lesson to future councils in the Cowichan Valley to be cautious about being swayed by those who bring their noise and other noxious activities to the valley and try to buy their way into the hearts of residents while pitting residents against each other. Imagine if this group or other wealthy motorsport enthusiasts wanted to build a racetrack in Uplands Park in Oak Bay.
Phil Le Good
Cobble Hill