New mural by Quw’utsun artist aims to bring community together
Queen Margaret's School unveils new mural for school grounds created by Quw’utsun artist Shawn Johnny and students.
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‘It’s about our right to fundamentally exist’: Local bodybuilder takes his fight to BC Human Rights Tribunal
Jules Sherred shares his thoughts on modern Pride, the struggles of transmasculine people in sports and why he continues to fight for the rights of all trans people.
PHOTOS: A look inside the new Quw’utsun Valley Hospital
The Discourse took a behind the scenes tour of the new hospital as it nears its target opening date of 2027.
Your 2026 Pride guide for central Vancouver Island
Check out local Pride events, plus resources and organizations for 2SLGBTQQIA+ and allies.
How do Cowichan Valley governments use AI?
The Discourse reached out to local governments to see how they are handling the use of AI.
Cowichan Valley Youth Services receives $1 million federal grant to expand youth mental health support
The funding will allow the organization to expand mental health outreach and lay the groundwork for the next 50 years — but leaders say the need still outpaces resources.
Gone but not forgotten: Community gathers to mark Red Dress Day
More than 100 people run and walk along the Cowichan River to support families of MMIWG2S+.
Vancouver Island’s Company of the Blue Dragon medieval fighters set sights on world championships
These weekend warriors suit up for sword fights, camaraderie and something far larger — a shot at Canada's first gold medal at this summer's International Medieval Combat Federation world championships in Denmark.
A stage among the orchards: Cowichan Valley Shakespeare Festival celebrates 15 years
The Cowichan Valley Shakespeare Festival marks 15 years of bringing The Bard’s work to life outdoors and making it approachable for all ages.
Revising Cowichan history: How Thomas Quamtany actually lost his arm
Historian Kelly Black gets to the bottom of a persistent myth about a one-armed Hudson’s Bay Company employee.
‘It’s about our right to fundamentally exist’: Local bodybuilder takes his fight to BC Human Rights Tribunal
Jules Sherred shares his thoughts on modern Pride, the struggles of transmasculine people in sports and why he continues to fight for the rights of all trans people.
PHOTOS: A look inside the new Quw’utsun Valley Hospital
The Discourse took a behind the scenes tour of the new hospital as it nears its target opening date of 2027.
Your 2026 Pride guide for central Vancouver Island
Check out local Pride events, plus resources and organizations for 2SLGBTQQIA+ and allies.
How do Cowichan Valley governments use AI?
The Discourse reached out to local governments to see how they are handling the use of AI.
Cowichan Valley Youth Services receives $1 million federal grant to expand youth mental health support
The funding will allow the organization to expand mental health outreach and lay the groundwork for the next 50 years — but leaders say the need still outpaces resources.
Gone but not forgotten: Community gathers to mark Red Dress Day
More than 100 people run and walk along the Cowichan River to support families of MMIWG2S+.
Vancouver Island’s Company of the Blue Dragon medieval fighters set sights on world championships
These weekend warriors suit up for sword fights, camaraderie and something far larger — a shot at Canada's first gold medal at this summer's International Medieval Combat Federation world championships in Denmark.
A stage among the orchards: Cowichan Valley Shakespeare Festival celebrates 15 years
The Cowichan Valley Shakespeare Festival marks 15 years of bringing The Bard’s work to life outdoors and making it approachable for all ages.
Revising Cowichan history: How Thomas Quamtany actually lost his arm
Historian Kelly Black gets to the bottom of a persistent myth about a one-armed Hudson’s Bay Company employee.