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Teachers pivot again to meet COVID-19 challenges

By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● June 2, 2020

As more students return to class, the president of the Cowichan Valley teachers’ union shares her concerns for teachers’ workloads and wellbeing.

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This picture of the figures at Xwaaqw'um, on Salt Spring Island, reminds me of the changes that are taking place all over. The male and female figures make me think of parents waiting for their children to come home. Photo by Jared Qwustenuxun Williams/The Discourse

One year after missing and murdered report, where do we stand?

By Jared Qwustenuxun Williams ● Cowichan Valley ● June 2, 2020

I asked strong some of the strong hwulmuhw that I know to reflect on where Canada is at on reconciliation.

Cowichan This Week – The bears are wearing masks now

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● May 28, 2020

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Lake Cowichan to allow river tubing access this summer

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● May 28, 2020

The town will monitor numbers in parks but won’t restrict access, the acting mayor says.

Cowichan Valley schools are preparing to welcome back students on June 1. Photo by David Minkow/The Discourse

Families face tough choices as schools reopen

By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● May 26, 2020

To go or not to go? In a pandemic, classroom attendance is a big decision.

Cowichan This Week – Welcome to the re-opening

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● May 21, 2020

Ian Low and his son inspect a hive. Photo submitted by Ian Low

How can we all pitch in to save the bees?

By Mat Pereira ● Cowichan Valley ● May 20, 2020

I asked the president of Cowichan Beekeepers what local pollinators need to be healthy.

CMHA Cowichan Warmland House

Investigation finds misconduct at Canadian Mental Health Association in Cowichan

By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● May 20, 2020

The provincial division will work with the local Cowichan Valley branch on improving its housing programs and oversight.

Simon Pidcock pressure washes the hull of a boat. Credit: Kalen Pidcock

Resilient Cowichan: What it takes to stay afloat

By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● May 15, 2020

When COVID-19 hit, Captain Simon made a quick pivot from whale watching to boat maintenance.

Stay close to home this weekend: Cowichan leaders

By David Minkow ● Cowichan Valley ● May 15, 2020

But with parks back open, how close to home is close enough?

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Q&A: Lawyer speaks on groundbreaking Anti-SLAPP case against Union Bay shipbreaking company

Union Bay locals await next steps after controversial shipbreaking lease cancelled

Deep Water Recovery fined more than $46K in relation to effluent discharge into Baynes Sound

Deep Water Recovery executives say shipbreaking operations aren’t polluting Union Bay

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The story of S-hwu-hwa’us and Qul-lhanumutsun

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Deep Dive: It Takes a Village

Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society name change to Ballenas ‘in discussion’ for years,’ says CEO

Reporter Julie Chadwick and advocate Roxy Noble sit at a table looking out at participants during a speaking session

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

A building entrance way shows the words Corlett Place

Q and A: What are vulnerable tenants rights in non-profit housing?

A four storey building stands tall from the opposite side of the street as cars go by.

Who will protect low-income seniors from dying in extreme heat?

A blonde senior raises a hand a knock on the front door of a patio-style complex.

Seniors left in distress — or dead — for days in Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society units

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