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.
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.
Reporter’s notebook: On education and reconciliation By Shalu Mehta ● Cowichan Valley ● September 29, 2021 This is a thank-you to the teachers in our community — in and out of school — who are leading us on a path towards reconciliation.
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
These Cowichan Valley farmers are looking beyond pastures for profit By Sophie Andre ● Cowichan Valley ● September 17, 2021 Keating Farm hopes diversifying its business model could create financial and environmental sustainability.
Opportunities exist in labour shortage, experts say By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● September 16, 2021 Local businesses are innovating to attract staff and keep the doors open in trying times.
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: Your questions for Cowichan-Malahat-Langford candidates, answered By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● September 10, 2021 The Discourse hosted a virtual forum with major party candidates, and readers helped guide the discussion.
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.