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Cowichan-Malahat-Langford MP candidates speak at Cowichan Green Community’s EAT THINK VOTE event on Sept. 26. From left to right: Alistair MacGregor (NDP), Lydia Hwitsum (Green), Blair Herbert (Liberal).

Cowichan-Malahat-Langford candidates talk environment and food security

At a meeting on food security issues, election candidates share their take on balancing climate action, environmental protection and basic needs.

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Parenting and climate change: Youth lead a climate strike in Duncan B.C. on Sept. 20, 2019.
My kids are fighting for their future and it’s not easy to watch

A father of climate-striking youth reflects on the pride and fear of raising children in an era of climate crisis.

Youth lead a Global Climate Strike in Duncan on Sep. 20, 2019.
At Cowichan’s climate strike, youth demand a seat at the table
Finding a home in Cowichan, through the eyes of youth

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

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

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

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?

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.
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Catalyst Paper water pipeline being replaced. Cowichan.
Is Catalyst Paper’s water pipeline leaking?

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