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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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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