Julie Chadwick, Author at The Discourse.

Three images, side-by-side, of individual models walking down a runway wearing designs from the Your Spirit collection by Ay Lelum as a tribute to Joel Good.

NYFW showcase pays tribute to Joel Good, an ‘outstanding light’ of Snuneymuxw First Nation

By Julie Chadwick & Cara McKenna Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Nanaimo ● September 12, 2024

The carver and painter leaves a legacy through his work, which adorns the City of Nanaimo and beyond.

Thinking outside the box with Paisanos pizza

By Julie Chadwick ● Nanaimo ● August 8, 2024

New shop is a welcome addition to Nanaimo’s thriving Commercial Street community.

Toxic tire chemicals are killing salmon. What can be done about it?

By Julie Chadwick ● Vancouver Island ● August 1, 2024

Experts are zeroing in on how to control 6PPD-Q via lawsuits, regulation and rain gardens.

Bill Yoachim, in pink shirt and sunglasses, embraces Chief Wyse in regalia and blanket

‘It was time we did something about it’: Village site returned to Snuneymuxw First Nation

By Julie Chadwick ● Nanaimo ● July 18, 2024

Old Howard Johnson hotel site purchased by the province and Snuneymuxw First Nation demonstrates the ‘magic of mediation,’ says minister.

A mural featuring a stylized arbutus tree has cars parked in front of it

‘It was just meant to be’: Arbutus mural gets revitalized

By Julie Chadwick ● Nanaimo ● July 16, 2024

Artist Paul Grignon painted the iconic arbutus tree mural more than 30 years ago. Now, the community is rallying to save it.

A man in the foreground stands at a creek lined with green trees. A woman in a baseball cap and man stand further up the river

Coho killer: How researchers uncovered a tire toxin decimating salmon populations

By Julie Chadwick ● Nanaimo ● July 11, 2024

Scientists across North America have joined forces to save salmon from a toxic chemical known as 6PPD-Quinone.

A man in a blue shirt kneels and holds the hand of a young woman in black while a man in a white shirt and plaid overskirt extends his arm. They are all in what looks like a wooded park

New play Nice While it Lasted explores ‘coming of age on a burning planet’

By Julie Chadwick ● Nanaimo ● June 25, 2024

Reconciliation Theatre tours Vancouver Island with original play.

Tiny homes and RVs help ease the housing crisis. So why is the Regional District of Nanaimo cracking down on them?

By Julie Chadwick ● Nanaimo ● June 17, 2024

Nanoose Bay Regional District of Nanaimo director called bylaw on a tiny home in his neighbourhood within hours of moving in.

‘Ska now more than ever’: An interview with Matt Carter of The Kiltlifters

By Julie Chadwick ● Nanaimo ● June 11, 2024

With driving horns and an uplifting message, ska is more important than ever, says Kiltlifters saxophone player Matt Carter.

A line of Snuneymuxw First Nation members view artifacts on a table

Sacred objects repatriated to Snuneymuxw First Nation: ‘It’s been a long time coming’

By Julie Chadwick ● Nanaimo ● May 30, 2024

Repatriated items include a beetle pendant carved from coal, carved stone bowls, a loom and a stick for drying herring.

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NYFW showcase pays tribute to Joel Good, an ‘outstanding light’ of Snuneymuxw First Nation

Thinking outside the box with Paisanos pizza

Toxic tire chemicals are killing salmon. What can be done about it?

‘It was time we did something about it’: Village site returned to Snuneymuxw First Nation

‘It was just meant to be’: Arbutus mural gets revitalized

Coho killer: How researchers uncovered a tire toxin decimating salmon populations

New play Nice While it Lasted explores ‘coming of age on a burning planet’

Tiny homes and RVs help ease the housing crisis. So why is the Regional District of Nanaimo cracking down on them?

‘Ska now more than ever’: An interview with Matt Carter of The Kiltlifters

Sacred objects repatriated to Snuneymuxw First Nation: ‘It’s been a long time coming’

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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