Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Author at The Discourse.

Why are these Courtenay apartments being demolished?

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● October 23, 2024

The land that the Anderton Arms apartment building is on is unstable — here’s why, and who is most affected.

Comox Valley candidates talk education at local forum

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● October 18, 2024

Comox Valley’s provincial election candidates gathered at Vanier Secondary School on to answer questions about education funding, mental health, SOGI 123 and more.

Young deciduous trees poke up through the ground alongside other greenery and wildflowers. Some sun and cloud in the sky.

Q&A: What do the Comox Valley’s provincial election candidates say about environmental issues?

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● October 17, 2024

The Discourse asked Comox Valley B.C. election candidates where they stand on climate issues and local regulatory gaps.

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What are Comox Valley provincial election candidates saying about housing?

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● October 9, 2024

Courtenay-Comox and Mid Island-Pacific Rim candidates answer reader questions about housing

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What are Comox Valley candidates saying about health care?

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● October 3, 2024

Courtenay-Comox and Mid Island-Pacific Rim candidates answer questions about health care

The top issues identified by Comox Residents from the Discourse’s survey, compiled from answers gathered between Sept. 4 and 24, 2024. Homelessness/social supports (47/67 responses) Health care (46/67 responses) Environment (44/67 responses) Housing (44/67 responses) Affordability (26/67 responses) Recovery supports (22/67 responses) Crime/social disorder (21/67 responses) Food security (18/67 responses) Public transportation (18/67 responses) Economy (13/67 responses) Reconciliation (11/67 responses)

What B.C. election issues are top of mind in the Comox Valley?

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● September 25, 2024

The B.C. election is on Oct.19. Here’s what the Comox Valley wants to ask candidates about.

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Family Watershed Day in Courtenay offers education for all ages

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● September 18, 2024

The event includes guided walks, a raffle and face painting for the little ones.

K’ómoks First Nation and CVRD stand against ‘comedy’ troupe

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● September 12, 2024

K’ómoks First Nation is urging venues to cancel engagement with groups who perpetuate harmful stereotypes and trivialize gender-based violence.

Aerial view of Courtenay-Comox electoral district, which covers the City of Courtenay and the Town of Comox and extends north to Saratoga Beach, encompassing smaller communities like Merville and Black Creek and extending east to Mount Washington.

Comox Valley’s guide to the B.C. election

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● September 11, 2024

What riding am I in? Who are the candidates? When is it again? All the election basics, covered.

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Acute levels of effluent discharged into Baynes Sound by Union Bay shipbreaking operation

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● September 5, 2024

Community members continue to rally against Deep Water Recovery as the company receives another warning letter from the province.

Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Why are these Courtenay apartments being demolished?

Comox Valley candidates talk education at local forum

Q&A: What do the Comox Valley’s provincial election candidates say about environmental issues?

What are Comox Valley provincial election candidates saying about housing?

What are Comox Valley candidates saying about health care?

What B.C. election issues are top of mind in the Comox Valley?

Family Watershed Day in Courtenay offers education for all ages

K’ómoks First Nation and CVRD stand against ‘comedy’ troupe

Comox Valley’s guide to the B.C. election

Acute levels of effluent discharged into Baynes Sound by Union Bay shipbreaking operation

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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