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The Cowichan Valley branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association runs Warmland House and many other local programs and facilities. Photo by Jacqueline Ronson/The Discourse

Local mental health association promises to do better

The board has appointed a new member and plans to overhaul the transitional housing program.

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Teachers pivot again to meet COVID-19 challenges

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

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?

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
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Lake Cowichan to allow river tubing access this summer

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

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

Cowichan This Week – Welcome to the re-opening
Ian Low and his son inspect a hive. Photo submitted by Ian Low
How can we all pitch in to save the bees?

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

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Investigation finds misconduct at Canadian Mental Health Association in Cowichan

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