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Lauren Kaljur

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A group of protesters are being arrested by RCMP officers on a logging road in the Fairy Creek watershed area.

Independent journalists fought for their right to report on Fairy Creek — and won

By Lauren Kaljur ● Vancouver Island ● July 20, 2021

A July 20 court ruling directs RCMP to respect journalists’ rights to witness arrests at Fairy Creek.

A group of people sit on the ground surrounded by police vehicles near the Caycuse camp of Fairy Creek.

Are the Fairy Creek blockaders protesting legally?

By Lauren Kaljur ● Vancouver Island ● June 24, 2021

We’re answering reader questions as part of our Fairy Creek pop-up news coverage.

A green body of water shines behind tree branches at Bevan Trails.

Comox Valley, what stories need to be told?

By Lauren Kaljur ● Vancouver Island ● June 9, 2021

Tell us how the media can serve you better.

A flyer for the community housing conversation shows Julie Chadwick and MP Paul Manly with the words "community conversation."

Making rent more affordable in Nanaimo: A community conversation

By Lauren Kaljur ● Nanaimo ● May 19, 2021

Reporter Julie Chadwick sat down with Nanaimo Ladysmith MP Paul Manly to talk about how we got here and what’s next.

A parent at the Quarterway family housing complex stands by the address sign on Bowen Road in Nanaimo.

These tenants are organizing to restore safety in their Nanaimo complex

By Lauren Kaljur ● Nanaimo ● May 7, 2021

After many months of advocacy, residents of the non-profit family housing complex say they’re seeing change for the better, and others could learn from their experience.

You’ve made The Discourse Nanaimo possible, and now we need your support

By Lauren Kaljur ● Nanaimo ● March 5, 2021

If just 200 of you step up, we’ll be able to hire more local journalists to investigate new stories.

A bird's eye view of Nanaimo's harbour from Georgia Park.

Survey: Nanaimo landlords, help us investigate rental affordability

By Lauren Kaljur ● Nanaimo ● January 19, 2021

Your feedback will inform our investigation into the rental affordability crisis.

A townhouse for rent near Nanaimo's waterfront park.

Survey: Nanaimo’s rent problem

By Lauren Kaljur ● Nanaimo ● January 13, 2021

Your feedback will inform our investigation into the rental affordability crisis.

The Queen of Cowichan ferry sails into the BC Ferries Departure Bay ferry terminal in Nanaimo

SURVEY: What makes you curious, Nanaimo?

By Lauren Kaljur ● Hidden From Lists ● January 11, 2021

The Discourse Nanaimo wants to help answer the questions you have about this place and the people who live here.

Image shows economic recovery in Nanaimo.

Reporting on Nanaimo’s economic recovery or rental affordability — you decide

By Lauren Kaljur ● Nanaimo ● December 19, 2020

It’s your chance to vote on what reporter Julie Chadwick digs into next.

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Independent journalists fought for their right to report on Fairy Creek — and won

Are the Fairy Creek blockaders protesting legally?

Comox Valley, what stories need to be told?

Making rent more affordable in Nanaimo: A community conversation

These tenants are organizing to restore safety in their Nanaimo complex

You’ve made The Discourse Nanaimo possible, and now we need your support

Survey: Nanaimo landlords, help us investigate rental affordability

Survey: Nanaimo’s rent problem

SURVEY: What makes you curious, Nanaimo?

Reporting on Nanaimo’s economic recovery or rental affordability — you decide

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