Tax refunds for the homeless, with a side of hope
Clara Rempel makes homelessness less taxing by bringing her services to people living on the streets of Duncan.
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Remembering Ladysmith’s great coal mining strike
More than a century ago, coal miners across Vancouver Island rose up to fight for safer working conditions. That past still echoes today.
How can we tell better stories about homelessness?
Cowichan residents gathered in Duncan to discuss how journalists can do a better job telling stories about homelessness.
Nominate a woman making an impact in the Cowichan Valley
On International Women's Day, we want to profile women who are shaping our community. Tell us which stories to tell
Where do the homeless people in Cowichan come from?
It’s a question I’ve heard from you. Here’s what I’ve been able to learn, and what we may still find out.
After Cowichan flooding, recovery efforts begin
How bad was the flooding, what will it take to rebuild and who still needs help? Here’s your primer on Cowichan Valley, after the flood.
Cowichan Nation Alliance’s land rights case comes to Duncan
The fight to reclaim a historic fishing village in Richmond is in Duncan court this week to allow local elders to be heard.
How likely is a big earthquake in the Cowichan region?
I asked a seismologist what damage the Cowichan Valley could expect if a major earthquake strikes, and how to get prepared.
Cannabis? Life on the streets? Elder care? What should I tackle next?
Here’s your chance to vote on the topic you’d like me to dig into first.
Five ways to contribute to The Discourse Cowichan
Want to help us offer community-driven local news in the Cowichan region? Here’s how.
Remembering Ladysmith’s great coal mining strike
More than a century ago, coal miners across Vancouver Island rose up to fight for safer working conditions. That past still echoes today.
How can we tell better stories about homelessness?
Cowichan residents gathered in Duncan to discuss how journalists can do a better job telling stories about homelessness.
Nominate a woman making an impact in the Cowichan Valley
On International Women's Day, we want to profile women who are shaping our community. Tell us which stories to tell
Where do the homeless people in Cowichan come from?
It’s a question I’ve heard from you. Here’s what I’ve been able to learn, and what we may still find out.
After Cowichan flooding, recovery efforts begin
How bad was the flooding, what will it take to rebuild and who still needs help? Here’s your primer on Cowichan Valley, after the flood.
Cowichan Nation Alliance’s land rights case comes to Duncan
The fight to reclaim a historic fishing village in Richmond is in Duncan court this week to allow local elders to be heard.
How likely is a big earthquake in the Cowichan region?
I asked a seismologist what damage the Cowichan Valley could expect if a major earthquake strikes, and how to get prepared.
Cannabis? Life on the streets? Elder care? What should I tackle next?
Here’s your chance to vote on the topic you’d like me to dig into first.
Five ways to contribute to The Discourse Cowichan
Want to help us offer community-driven local news in the Cowichan region? Here’s how.