How will candidates balance jobs and climate action?
We sent Cowichan-Malahat-Langford MP candidates your election questions. Here’s what we heard.
Environment
We hear you. The Cowichan Valley’s natural environment is a big part of what makes this place special. But the Cowichan environment is changing. You’ve told us your concerns about water, flooding, fire, drought and climate change. You have questions about land development, agriculture and forestry.
The Discourse Cowichan team is here to go deeper than the daily news to give you the information you need to navigate this changing environment.
What do federal parties actually commit to doing about climate change?
We review the evidence for how the platforms stack up.
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.
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.
Can the lower Cowichan River be restored?
A former Cowichan Tribes chief calls for a rehabilitation action plan.
Is Catalyst Paper’s water pipeline leaking?
‘We don’t have any leaks. We have the risk of catastrophic failure’ says environment manager.
Everything you need to know about drought, water restrictions and the Cowichan weir
What is going on with water in the Cowichan Valley this summer? Key questions, answered.
Food waste: Cowichan’s creative response to a big problem
The reFRESH Cowichan program is saving food to feed people.
Is this what a climate emergency looks like?
Cowichan’s drought shows that climate change impacts are here and now.
