Reporter’s Notebook: ‘Pride is a protest’ as queerphobia rises on Vancouver Island
2SLGBTQ+ Canadians say rising queerphobia in the U.S. is creeping its way to Vancouver Island. Reporter Lys Morton reflects on community safety.
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Distance, an online love story turned musical, tells the true story of Frankie Bouchier and Joshua Holloway’s relationship.
Snuneymuxw reclaims kwula’xw in Land Back deal that will bring members home
“We are working to ensure more of our people can live here and thrive as the Ancestors intended,” Snuneymuxw Chief Michael Wyse explains.
How campaigns to save the monarch butterfly can threaten Vancouver Island’s biodiversity
Campaigns mailing out milkweed seeds for monarch butterflies could be introducing more invasive species to Vancouver Island, experts say.
New federal disability benefit must avoid the ‘same poverty traps,’ disabled residents say
Bill C-22 aims to lift disabled Canadians out of poverty. But disabled residents are concerned it could create the same barriers as provincial aids.
From local comedy to international dramas, Vancouver Island Short Film Festival has it all
Returning to in-person viewing while keeping their online streaming, Vancouver Island Short Film Festival celebrates its 18th year. The Discourse gives a review of what films you can expect to see.
For many students, B.C. housing crisis threatens access to education
Vancouver Island University is building new housing and offering support, but more help is needed to ensure equitable access.
‘You never know what you’re going to find’ at the Nanaimo Record Show
The Nanaimo Record Show brings music lovers and vendors from around the Island and Lower Mainland together to find gems for their collections.
Bylaw notes ‘lack of resources’ in securing abandoned properties
After concerns were raised by community members regarding a near miss, The Discourse explores what bylaw actions can be taken to secure abandoned residential properties.
Windowseat Books breaks the mold with a new kind of book club
At the new Read Wild Book Club, participants each choose their own book to read, rave and discuss.
