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Noelle Suzuki

Noelle Suzuki is a student journalist working as a reporter for The Discourse. She just finished her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Journalism this past June. Noelle has a passion for shining a light on underreported stories, particularly to do with marginalized groups and mental health. She is working toward being a freelance journalist specializing in creative nonfiction and news reporting.

Noelle's Latest Articles

Modular single-suite housing units are arranged in a square formation, all facing inward. In the centre are picnic benches and a group of people standing near one of the units.

Cowichan Valley communities seek to expand Duncan’s ‘proven’ Village housing model

By Noelle Suzuki ● Cowichan Valley ● January 8, 2026

Duncan applies for funding to add six more cabins to The Village, while North Cowichan evaluates land for two potential new Village sites.

‘We want to consider the needs of all citizens’: Ladysmith seeks public input on first-ever accessibility plan

By Noelle Suzuki ● Cowichan Valley ● October 23, 2025

Town launches consultations, until Oct. 29, in its efforts towards reducing barriers and becoming more accessible

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Cowichan Valley communities seek to expand Duncan’s ‘proven’ Village housing model

‘We want to consider the needs of all citizens’: Ladysmith seeks public input on first-ever accessibility plan

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