How the Cowichan Valley is rebuilding its local news and democracy
A group of citizens is forging a new path for local journalism in the wake of newspaper closures — and inspiring journalists across Canada.
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Housing in Cowichan is becoming less affordable and less available
Residents struggle as it gets more expensive to live here.
What were the rum-running days like in Mill Bay?
The sensational tale of one of Cowichan’s biggest alleged bootleggers.
Newcomer stories: “I want to give back”
Meet Cowichan newcomer Lou Zheng, bagel shop owner and tai chi master.
In with the new and in with the old in Cowichan
What do we know about how our population is changing?
What’s Whippletree Junction’s Chinatown connection?
Have you heard that Whippletree’s buildings came from Duncan’s historic Chinatown? It’s a great story, but not entirely true.
How reporting local news for Cowichan gave me new life
When newspapers close, local government is less accountable, civic engagement declines, and it’s harder for locals to connect with one another. Starting up a new media outlet became my path from isolation to connection.
Newcomer stories: “This is home”
Meet newcomer Peg Ainsley, formerly of Alberta and recently of Duncan
New In Town: Digging into growth and change where we live
For 200 years, the story of Cowichan has been the story of new people coming to town.
Where are newcomers to Cowichan coming from?
And how do the more than 5,000 people who moved here last year enhance our community?
Housing in Cowichan is becoming less affordable and less available
Residents struggle as it gets more expensive to live here.
What were the rum-running days like in Mill Bay?
The sensational tale of one of Cowichan’s biggest alleged bootleggers.
Newcomer stories: “I want to give back”
Meet Cowichan newcomer Lou Zheng, bagel shop owner and tai chi master.
In with the new and in with the old in Cowichan
What do we know about how our population is changing?
What’s Whippletree Junction’s Chinatown connection?
Have you heard that Whippletree’s buildings came from Duncan’s historic Chinatown? It’s a great story, but not entirely true.
How reporting local news for Cowichan gave me new life
When newspapers close, local government is less accountable, civic engagement declines, and it’s harder for locals to connect with one another. Starting up a new media outlet became my path from isolation to connection.
Newcomer stories: “This is home”
Meet newcomer Peg Ainsley, formerly of Alberta and recently of Duncan
New In Town: Digging into growth and change where we live
For 200 years, the story of Cowichan has been the story of new people coming to town.
Where are newcomers to Cowichan coming from?
And how do the more than 5,000 people who moved here last year enhance our community?