Jacqueline Ronson, Author at The Discourse.

Jacqueline Ronson

Mission

Tell stories that matter to the community of Cowichan Valley, where I live.

What I'm working on

I'm digging deep on mental health and addictions, from the opioid overdose crisis to the everyday struggles so many of us face.

You’re invited to Finding Home: A Story Circle

Join The Discourse Cowichan for this experiment in deep listening and community connection.

By Jenny Holden, Jacqueline Ronson and David Minkow

Duncan city of totems first nations history

What’s the First Nations history of the Duncan area?

Imagine a row of longhouses stretching from the Somenos Marsh to the Cowichan River.

By Jacqueline Ronson

photo of the week Jade Lyf Cowichan tree shot

Cowichan This Week

Cowichan Valley news and events: Find out what's happening.

By Jacqueline Ronson, David Minkow and Jenny Holden

A 1941 photo of Ken Berkey accepting a soda delivery at Berkey Brothers Auto Service, printed in the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial in 2006. Photo of the news clipping sourced on Facebook.

Why is it called Berkey’s Corner?

The roundabout at Sherman, Somenos and Cowichan Lake roads was once home to a family-run auto garage and gas station that defined a neighbourhood.

By Jacqueline Ronson

Local teens speak to climate change health impacts

One of them is suing the federal government for failing to protect youth from climate health impacts.

By Jacqueline Ronson

What makes your community awesome?

The Cowichan Valley is a diverse place. We want to know what’s going on where you live. We want to know what makes it awesome, and where there are growing pains.

By Jacqueline Ronson, David Minkow and Jenny Holden