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Youth lead a Global Climate Strike in Duncan on Sep. 20, 2019.

At Cowichan’s climate strike, youth demand a seat at the table

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● September 24, 2019

Latest in Cowichan Valley

Finding a home in Cowichan, through the eyes of youth

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● September 17, 2019

A young writer and member of Cowichan Tribes explores the meaning of house, home, family and friendship.

Cars sit trackside at the Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit in April 2018. Jacqueline Ronson/The Discourse

Track noise projections “misleading,” independent review finds

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● September 12, 2019

Experts blast Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit’s consultants for finding the track expansion would reduce sound at some locations.

Dancers make their way through a human tunnel during the Koksilah Music Festival near Duncan, B.C.

Planting the seeds for social change at the Koksilah Music Festival

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● September 10, 2019

Reconciliation is a fancy word for action, says Coast Salish elder Rose Henry.

The Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit sits about a 10 minute drive from Duncan B.C., near the neighbourhood of Sahtlam. Jacqueline Ronson/The Discourse

Confusion over Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit sound limits explained

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● September 6, 2019

After a heated local council meeting led to confusion about racetrack sound limits, experts cut through the noise.

Can the lower Cowichan River be restored?

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● September 3, 2019

A former Cowichan Tribes chief calls for a rehabilitation action plan.

Jacqueline Ronson, reporter for The Discourse, speaks with Coast Salish artist Herb Rice in his studio near Duncan, B.C.

Cowichan Valley journalists, we want to work with you

By Lindsay Sample ● Cowichan Valley ● September 3, 2019

We’re looking for a part-time journalist to support our election coverage in the Cowichan Valley.

Catalyst Paper water pipeline being replaced. Cowichan.

Is Catalyst Paper’s water pipeline leaking?

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● August 27, 2019

‘We don’t have any leaks. We have the risk of catastrophic failure’ says environment manager.

Cowichan River flows are low due to drought

Everything you need to know about drought, water restrictions and the Cowichan weir

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● August 20, 2019

What is going on with water in the Cowichan Valley this summer? Key questions, answered.

Food waste: Cowichan’s creative response to a big problem

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● August 13, 2019

The reFRESH Cowichan program is saving food to feed people.

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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.

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

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