‘I want it to stop’: Tenants and advocates allege bullying by non-profit housing provider
Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society harassed and bullied residents, removed unauthorized funds from their accounts, older tenants say.
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Q&A: What are vulnerable tenants’ rights in non-profit housing?
The Discourse sat down with Robert Patterson, lawyer at the non-profit Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre (TRAC).
Sum’shathut festival welcomes community to Hul’q’umi’num’ celebrations
Founder and curator Tsatassaya (Tracey) White weaves traditional with contemporary for a cultural celebration all can enjoy.
Watch for: Nanaimo’s multi-award-winning Wellington Jazz Academy
Wellington Secondary students, directed by award-winning Canadian music director Carmella Luvisotto, perform their Winter Concert.
A day after snowfall, the City of Nanaimo announces funding for warming centres
Local non-profit RISEBRIDGE scrambled to provide emergency services without funding as the city encouraged residents to use the library and recreation centres to stay warm.
5 seasonally spectacular Indigenous businesses around Nanaimo
Ay Lelum’s pop-up Christmas market will feature Nanaimo-region favourites. This gifting season, don’t miss these local Indigenous businesses.
The Discourse is a finalist for 6 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
For the second year running, our small team is turning heads on this national stage.
Who profits from high inflation?
Current policies boost corporate profits at the expense of workers, but there’s a better way, these economists say.
‘Community care:’ In conversation with multidisciplinary artist bailey macabre
Here’s the story behind The Discourse’s 2022 limited-edition totes.
