Philip McLachlan, Author at The Discourse.

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

By Philip McLachlan ● Cowichan Valley ● September 30, 2021

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

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

By Philip McLachlan ● Cowichan Valley ● September 30, 2021

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

IN PHOTOS: Cowichan students strike for climate action

By Philip McLachlan ● Cowichan Valley ● September 24, 2021

Over 100 people rallied in downtown Duncan on Sept. 24

Community Spotlight: The Hangout climbing gym in Duncan

By Philip McLachlan ● Cowichan Valley ● September 16, 2021

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

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

By Philip McLachlan ● Cowichan Valley ● September 13, 2021

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

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

By Philip McLachlan ● Cowichan Valley ● August 28, 2021

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

By Philip McLachlan ● Cowichan Valley ● August 26, 2021

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

In photos: Fairy Creek supporters mark one year of blockades

By Philip McLachlan ● Vancouver Island ● August 11, 2021

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

In a first for Vancouver Island, smokejumpers parachute down to fight Mount Prevost wildfire

By Jacqueline Ronson & Philip McLachlan ● Cowichan Valley ● August 7, 2021

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

New RapidBus strategy aims to address West Shore transit woes

By Philip McLachlan & Shalu Mehta ● Vancouver Island ● July 16, 2021

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.

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

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

IN PHOTOS: Cowichan students strike for climate action

Community Spotlight: The Hangout climbing gym in Duncan

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

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

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

In photos: Fairy Creek supporters mark one year of blockades

In a first for Vancouver Island, smokejumpers parachute down to fight Mount Prevost wildfire

New RapidBus strategy aims to address West Shore transit woes

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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