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RSVP: Women’s health in the Cowichan Valley and on Vancouver Island

Join us Sunday, April 2 to discuss solutions for women's health.

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Duncan Train Station eyes $50K prize in national contest

A public vote continues through Feb. 22 to decide the Next Great Save winner.

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7 ideas to end cycles of poverty in B.C. communities

We’ll have to work together to build more accessible and equitable financial systems, these experts say.

Who profits from high inflation?

Current policies boost corporate profits at the expense of workers, but there’s a better way, these economists say.

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Four scenarios for the future of North Cowichan forests

Here’s your chance to shape the future of an extraordinary public forest.

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‘Community care:’ In conversation with multidisciplinary artist bailey macabre

Here's the story behind The Discourse’s 2022 limited-edition totes.

Older Canadians want to leave a better world for their children. Why hasn’t that happened?

It’s up to everyone to push for policies that address generational unfairness, says Paul Kershaw, founder of Generation Squeeze.

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Voting in the Cowichan region? Here’s what you need to know

Four municipalities, nine electoral areas, two school boards and a referendum. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls in the Cowichan Valley Regional District.

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What’s the deal with CVRD’s recreation funding referendum?

Residents of the Cowichan Valley Regional District will vote on a plan for more equitable recreation funding. Here’s what you need to know.

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North Cowichan requests independent safety review of Magdalena building

The municipality will also request evidence of third-party reviews of structural designs for large developments, before they are built.