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Eric Richards

A recent transplant to the valley, Eric grew up across B.C. and Alberta and obtained his Bachelor of Science at the University of Lethbridge in 2018. He then pursued broadcast journalism at SAIT in Moh’kinstsis (Calgary). His passion for the outdoors and climate issues guides his ongoing work in understanding life in the Cowichan Valley.

Eric's Latest Articles

Vivian Albrecht and her foster cat stitch pose for the camera.
Cowichan SPCA calls for more foster volunteers as demand for space increases

As demand grows for animal shelter space, a team of volunteers and Cowichan SPCA staff are working to make sure animals find a place to call home.

Olga Sevchenko owns a Pharmacy in Duncan and worked with the Cowichan Intercultural Society which helps Cowichan Valley immigration.
Immigration partnership program aims to make the Cowichan Valley more welcoming to newcomers

A new federally funded partnership wants to understand what barriers immigrants face when they arrive in the Cowichan Valley.

Hiram and Lorraine stand in front of None Came Back.
None Came Back: Documenting the untold stories of the Japanese community in Chemainus

New exhibit at Chemainus Valley Museum aims to highlight and give voice to the Japanese Canadian community that once lived in Chemainus.

Artist Shawn Johnny unveiled a new mural he helped create with students from Queen Margaret's School.
New mural by Quw’utsun artist aims to bring community together

Queen Margaret's School unveils new mural for school grounds created by Quw’utsun artist Shawn Johnny and students.

Body builder Jules Sherred training in Duncan BC.
‘It’s about our right to fundamentally exist’: Local bodybuilder takes his fight to BC Human Rights Tribunal

Jules Sherred shares his thoughts on modern Pride, the struggles of transmasculine people in sports and why he continues to fight for the rights of all trans people.

PHOTOS: A look inside the new Quw’utsun Valley Hospital

The Discourse took a behind the scenes tour of the new hospital as it nears its target opening date of 2027.

North Coiwchan RCMP budget
How do Cowichan Valley governments use AI?

The Discourse reached out to local governments to see how they are handling the use of AI.

Liam Law and Zoe Lauckner stand in front of Cowichan Valley Youth Services.
Cowichan Valley Youth Services receives $1 million federal grant to expand youth mental health support

The funding will allow the organization to expand mental health outreach and lay the groundwork for the next 50 years — but leaders say the need still outpaces resources.

Walkers participating in the Gone But Not Forgotten Walk and Run.
Gone but not forgotten: Community gathers to mark Red Dress Day

More than 100 people run and walk along the Cowichan River to support families of MMIWG2S+.

Vancouver Island’s Company of the Blue Dragon medieval fighters set sights on world championships

These weekend warriors suit up for sword fights, camaraderie and something far larger — a shot at Canada's first gold medal at this summer's International Medieval Combat Federation world championships in Denmark.