David Minkow, Author at The Discourse.

As wildfires burn, here’s how you can get prepared and stay safe

By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● August 7, 2021

These are the Duncan deputy fire chief’s top tips for house fire and wildfire safety.

Probation lifts for Canadian Mental Health Association’s Cowichan branch

By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● July 5, 2021

“We seem to be paddling together and going in the right direction,” executive director Lise Haddock says.

Local restaurants change with the changing times

By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● April 29, 2021

‘We’re very impressed by the restaurants and the resilience and the ability to shift gears very quickly.’

Small family dairy farm goes big with home delivery business

By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● March 6, 2021

The Cowichan Milk Company delivers dairy products and more to the doorstop.

Trauma and grief supports available for those impacted by recent homicide

By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● March 5, 2021

The Cowichan Valley community is coping with the shocking stabbing death of 17-year-old student.

Guy Johnston Michelle Rose Community Supported Fishery

Local entrepreneur pioneers community-supported fishery model

By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● February 17, 2021

“I didn’t expect it, but I really enjoy that part of it is getting to know who eats the fish that we catch.”

Creativity and community support carried the Chemainus Theatre through 2020

By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● December 29, 2020

“We will continue to need to work with strength, diligence and flexibility to move forward in the coming year and years,” Chemainus Theatre’s artistic director says.

DJ Morgan Basslion at the Duncan Showroom

Duncan Showroom runs on stream power through the pandemic

By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● December 22, 2020

The venue drew on six years of streaming experience to keep the local performing arts scene alive this year.

Cowichan Performing Arts Centre left out of pandemic relief

By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● December 15, 2020

The theatre is doing what it can to support arts and culture through a difficult year, the manager says.

Kenny Scrimbit's room at the Ramada Duncan.

At the Ramada, previously unhoused residents find security and purpose

By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● November 12, 2020

“If something good came out of COVID it was addressing the homeless and the opioid situations,” says the task force coordinator.

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As wildfires burn, here’s how you can get prepared and stay safe

Probation lifts for Canadian Mental Health Association’s Cowichan branch

Local restaurants change with the changing times

Small family dairy farm goes big with home delivery business

Trauma and grief supports available for those impacted by recent homicide

Local entrepreneur pioneers community-supported fishery model

Creativity and community support carried the Chemainus Theatre through 2020

Duncan Showroom runs on stream power through the pandemic

Cowichan Performing Arts Centre left out of pandemic relief

At the Ramada, previously unhoused residents find security and purpose

Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society name change to Ballenas ‘in discussion’ for years,’ says CEO

10 ways to better support tenants with vulnerabilities due to income, age or disabilities

‘I want it to stop’: Tenants and advocates allege bullying by non-profit housing provider

Q and A: What are vulnerable tenants rights in non-profit housing?

Who will protect low-income seniors from dying in extreme heat?

Seniors left in distress — or dead — for days in Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society units

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