Food bank usage doubles while funds for food programs grow scarce
More people in the Cowichan Valley are struggling to feed themselves and their families. These organizations are doing their best to meet the need.
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The Village housing site in Duncan funded until 2027
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Cowichan rally demands a ceasefire in Gaza
Several elected officials in the region have signed a letter demanding that the federal government support a growing international push to end the bombardment in Gaza.
Cowichan living wage increases again, alongside other Island communities
Organizations are calling for employers to pay staff a living wage to support their health and wellbeing.
‘The water will just be gone’: Urgent calls to support Cowichan Lake weir
If weir construction doesn’t start soon, the Cowichan River could go dry in the summer, local experts say.
Period poverty has wide impacts in Cowichan, research says
Cowichan Women’s Health Collective spent six months learning from community members about period poverty.
Cowichan society keeps searching, advocating for missing and murdered people
The Cowichan Missing and Murdered Women, Men and Children Society is planning a gala and conference — and needs more sponsors and support.
Island community centres face backlash for booking controversial events
Cowichan Community Centre cancelled the event, citing the BC Human Rights Code.
Totem pole at the HUB stands as a symbol of community
Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw artist Rupert Scow and the totem pole have been on a journey before arriving on Quw'utsun lands.