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Did Black Press papers quit covering racetrack noise because of cancelled advertisements? You decide

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● July 12, 2018

Investigation into Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit noise allegations reveals ads halted just as conflict heated up.

Latest in Cowichan Valley

Newsletter: My track investigation is finally out

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● July 12, 2018

Trust in local news shaken over racetrack controversy in B.C.’s Cowichan Valley

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● July 12, 2018

Investigation into allegations that Black Press papers aren’t fairly reporting on the Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit reveals broad impacts of media cutbacks.

The motorsport track, fall elections, and Canada Day fun

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● June 29, 2018

Newsletter: Did the Duncan Free Press archive just disappear?

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● June 6, 2018

Newsletter: I hear you, Cowichan needs more local reporting

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● May 17, 2018

Newsletter: Can journalists do a better job covering the Cowichan Valley?

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● May 4, 2018

Former reporter says there’s a deficit of news coverage in this community — especially when it comes to the Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit.

Newsletter: Listening to thoughts about the Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit in Duncan, B.C.

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● April 19, 2018

Jacqueline Ronson heard from people about their concerns, indifference and support for the track.

We’re working to revive local news. Here’s how

By Lauren Kaljur ● Cowichan Valley ● April 5, 2018

Four journalists are surfacing local stories on energy and environment from the Prairies to the West Coast.

Newsletter: Cowichan Valley, we have a winner!

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● April 5, 2018

Did Black Press papers quit covering racetrack noise because of cancelled advertisements? You decide

Latest in Cowichan Valley

Newsletter: My track investigation is finally out

Trust in local news shaken over racetrack controversy in B.C.’s Cowichan Valley

The motorsport track, fall elections, and Canada Day fun

Newsletter: Did the Duncan Free Press archive just disappear?

Newsletter: I hear you, Cowichan needs more local reporting

Newsletter: Can journalists do a better job covering the Cowichan Valley?

Newsletter: Listening to thoughts about the Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit in Duncan, B.C.

We’re working to revive local news. Here’s how

Newsletter: Cowichan Valley, we have a winner!

Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society name change to Ballenas ‘in discussion’ for years,’ says CEO

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

Q and A: What are vulnerable tenants rights in non-profit housing?

Who will protect low-income seniors from dying in extreme heat?

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