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

International NGO calls for a halt to shipbreaking operation in Union Bay

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● May 15, 2024

“At all costs, avoid using a natural shore to carry out operations like they are doing right now,” said Nicola Mulinaris, senior communications and policy advisor for NGO Shipbreaking Platform.

‘We need to keep talking about it’: Red Dress Day organizer says more education and action is needed

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

Although the turnout was better than last year, Indigenous Women’s Sharing Society’s Patti Alvarado says more people need to show support for MMIWG2S+.

Deep Water Recovery receives out of compliance warning after failing to submit reports to province

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● May 1, 2024

An April 22 warning from the province says Deep Water Recovery missed deadlines to submit reports to the province after being ordered to stop ship-breaking pollution in Baynes Sound.

Forest wake brings Comox community together to grieve loss of second-growth trees

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● April 24, 2024

Comox Valley residents gathered for a forest wake to mourn a patch of second-growth trees that were logged for a development off Pritchard Road.

A timeline of major shipbreaking events in Union Bay

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

Deep Water Recovery has been breaking ships in Baynes Sound since late 2020, and has left a trail of court cases, a pollution abatement order, and loud opposition from the community.

Free workshops support a collaborative response to homelessness in the Comox Valley

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● April 10, 2024

The training sessions are open to anyone, especially those who work or interact with people experiencing homelessness, addiction or mental health challenges.

B.C. orders a stop to ship-breaking pollution in Union Bay

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● April 4, 2024

The latest regulatory action reveals cracks in the complex regime that governs Deep Water Recovery’s operations.

Low-cost outdoor education camp supports community connection for Comox Valley teens

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● March 27, 2024

The Land-Care / Self-Care Camp is for youth ages 13 to 15 who want to connect with like-minded peers who share a passion for the environment.

‘Trees of the Year’ celebrates unbe-leaf-able trees in the Comox Valley

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● March 26, 2024

Comox Valley Nature is collecting community members’ nominations for the annual event through March 31.

Catching a killer: Environmental sleuths solve the mystery of dead coho in Courtenay’s Piercy Creek

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● March 20, 2024

A chemical known as 6PPD-quinone stops the rubber in tires from deteriorating, but it has lethal effects on some fish populations.

Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

International NGO calls for a halt to shipbreaking operation in Union Bay

‘We need to keep talking about it’: Red Dress Day organizer says more education and action is needed

Deep Water Recovery receives out of compliance warning after failing to submit reports to province

Forest wake brings Comox community together to grieve loss of second-growth trees

A timeline of major shipbreaking events in Union Bay

Free workshops support a collaborative response to homelessness in the Comox Valley

B.C. orders a stop to ship-breaking pollution in Union Bay

Low-cost outdoor education camp supports community connection for Comox Valley teens

‘Trees of the Year’ celebrates unbe-leaf-able trees in the Comox Valley

Catching a killer: Environmental sleuths solve the mystery of dead coho in Courtenay’s Piercy Creek

Nanaimo’s toxic drug emergency at 10 years

Nanaimo city council votes down proposed drug policy letter

Motion to close Nanaimo’s Overdose Prevention Site withdrawn

‘Like a bomb dropping’: Safer supply changes leave patients struggling for stability

Drop in 2024 Nanaimo overdose deaths still ‘a fraction’ of overall trend upwards

Sudden changes to safer supply program a ‘huge mistake,’ says Nanaimo patient

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