Author

Philip McLachlan

Philip's Latest Articles

reconciliation
North Cowichan commits to Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action

“This is not something that you just snap your fingers and make it happen overnight,” Mayor Al Siebring says.

cowichan river day
The river ‘is our health system’: Community gathers for Cowichan River Day

Health and history of the Cowichan River at the forefront of conversations.

students climate rally
IN PHOTOS: Cowichan students strike for climate action

Over 100 people rallied in downtown Duncan on Sept. 24

the hangout duncan david murray
Community Spotlight: The Hangout climbing gym in Duncan

How four climbing enthusiasts created an inclusive space to work out and hang out.

climate rally duncan
‘It’s an emergency,’ say climate ralliers in Cowichan Valley

A large crowd voices concern over climate change at a downtown Duncan rally.

Election 2021: A guide for Cowichan-Malahat-Langford voters

Here’s a brief summary of the major party candidates, platforms and top issues Cowichan-Malahat-Langford voters told us they care about.

‘It’s all about respect’: Volunteers work to preserve the Cowichan River, one truck load of trash at a time

More than 100 people joined the annual clean-up effort.

In photos: Fairy Creek supporters mark one year of blockades

RCMP raid old growth protection camps as Indigenous leaders gather in Victoria.

Smokejumpers parattack Duncan BC
In a first for Vancouver Island, smokejumpers parachute down to fight Mount Prevost wildfire

BC Wildfire Service plans aggressive attack on Saturday, Aug. 7.

west-shore-rapidbus
New RapidBus strategy aims to address West Shore transit woes

Two weeks after The Discourse reported on West Shore transit solutions, BC Transit announced a RapidBus strategy that will see its flagship route run between the West Shore and downtown Victoria.