Misinformation is swirling as the Lower Mainland reacts to a landmark court ruling that confirmed Aboriginal rights and title over an area of private and government-owned land in Richmond.

The Aug. 7 B.C. Supreme Court ruling says Cowichan Tribes have Aboriginal title over a portion of land on the Fraser River; that Crown and city titles on the land are defective and invalid; and the granting of private titles by the government unjustifiably infringed on Cowichan Tribes’ title.

Among the fallout, the City of North Vancouver is warning of a fake letter, claiming that the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) nations have started legal processes affecting North Vancouver properties.

The city was quick to say the letter, which is marked with City of North Vancouver lette

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