COVID-19

Jared Qwustenuxun Williams prepares Pi’qwun, a traditional salmon preparation, at Quw’utsun (Cowichan) River Day on Sept. 28, 2019. Photo: Barry Hetschko

When the pandemic hit, The Discourse Cowichan was there to share crucial information about what was happening, how people should respond and how communities worked together to meet this unprecedented challenge. Follow our ongoing coverage here.

Resilient Cowichan: What it takes to stay afloat

When COVID-19 hit, Captain Simon made a quick pivot from whale watching to boat maintenance.

‘We are very appreciative’: Cowichan E.R. doctor

A Vancouver Island photographer is documenting hospital staff during the coronavirus pandemic.

With tourism off the menu, local restaurants chart a new course

For Cowichan Valley restaurants that rely on tourist dollars, reopening alone will not ensure survival.

COVID-19 is killing local news when we need it most

The Discourse Cowichan is expanding its coverage to fill the gap in local news created by COVID-19. We need your help to make this possible.

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