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Cowichan community comes together to address impacts of new wellness centre
Police calls in the Warmland area, near the wellness centre, rose 49 percent last year; opinions differ on what that means for public safety.
Clients consider the Cowichan Wellness and Recovery Centre a lifesaver
Each week, an average of three-to-five opioid overdoses are reversed at the Cowichan wellness centre Overdose Prevention Site.
Finding ‘Cowichan’: How colonization redefined local landscapes
It was the settlers, not the people of this land, who interpreted and applied the place names we commonly see on maps today, writes historian Kelly Black. And that can lead to confusion.
Celebrating women in the community
This International Women’s Day, The Discourse is sharing stories from the past year that feature local women.
A Place at the Table
After the loss of a son, a dinner invitation opens a door to connection.
The show must go on: The Mercury Players vow to keep going after losing their theatre
The deteriorating Mercury Theatre building was a community hub for nearly a century.
The Discourse brings home SEVEN national journalism awards
We’ve led the pack for two years running at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards.
Duncan Train Station eyes $50K prize in national contest
A public vote continues through Feb. 22 to decide the Next Great Save winner.
Expanse of deep ocean off ‘Vancouver Island’ set to become protected area
First Nations and federal government sign MOU to co-manage proposed MPA in 133,019-square-km section of the Pacific.
