COVID-19 peels back the curtain on food insecurity on Vancouver Island
Cowichan community groups have stepped up to feed people in a time of crisis.
COVID-19
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.
Cowichan school counsellor reflects on a challenging spring
And, heading into summer, here’s Mary Kirchner’s advice on supporting kids.
Today in Cowichan, I feel there’s much to celebrate
None of us will ever forget this spring and what it revealed about our community.
Class of 2020: ‘We are resilient’
Three local valedictorians reflect on graduating in an extraordinary year.
At COVID-19 tenting sites, residents find peace
But funding for the successful program is still in limbo.
A ‘massive success’: Task force offers temporary housing at the Ramada in Duncan
Residents find security and new hope in the midst of a pandemic.
Teachers pivot again to meet COVID-19 challenges
As more students return to class, the president of the Cowichan Valley teachers’ union shares her concerns for teachers’ workloads and wellbeing.
Families face tough choices as schools reopen
To go or not to go? In a pandemic, classroom attendance is a big decision.
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.
