Province assures public about Richmond land ruling

The provincial government is assuring people that they can still buy and sell properties in a section of Richmond claimed by the Cowichan Nation – without seeking the band’s approval. As Paul Johnson reports, it’s in response to a recent B.C. Supreme court ruling that has created fear and confusion about native title rights across the province.

• ‘No change to property sale procedures’ B.C. gov’t says of Richmond homes in Cowichan land ruling