In June 2017, the Sahtlam Neighbourhood Association and six local residents launched a lawsuit against the Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit (VIMC). The lawsuit claims that VIMC is violating provincial Nuisance Laws by creating excessive noise that is interfering with the peaceful enjoyment of private property. The lawsuit also claims that VIMC is creating this excessive noise by engaging in activities that are in violation of North Cowichan Zoning Bylaws as they pertain to