–Media release, The Shawnigan Residents Association

On February 23, 2017, our community received the news we have been waiting for. After four and one half years, Mary Polak, Minister of Environment, cancelled the Cobble Hill Holdings contaminated soil permit, effective immediately.

The complete news release is available for review here.

The SRA and legal counsel, will review all MoE documentation and communications and report to the community in a few days.  Many thanks to everyone for their support and work. We have #SaveDShawniganWater!

Resources

• The government news release is available for review here.
• The minister’s letter of cancellation and reasons for decision can be found here.

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