‘Pride is a protest’ as queerphobia rises on Vancouver Island
2SLGBTQ+ Canadians say rising queerphobia in the U.S. is creeping its way to Vancouver Island. Reporter Lys Morton reflects on community safety.
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Hundreds march in memory of Carsyn Mackenzie Seaweed as community seeks answers
Family and allies gather in Duncan for the Na̱mǥis and Quw’utsun’ teen who was loved by many.
Community rallies for Carsyn Mackenzie Seaweed, as RCMP apologize for ‘miscommunication’ in her case
Family and friends are rattled after the tragic loss of the 15-year-old, remembered as ‘a very caring person.’
Love ‘knows no distance’ in Joshua and Frankie’s debut musical
Distance, an online love story turned musical, tells the true story of Frankie Bouchier and Joshua Holloway’s relationship.
Snuneymuxw reclaims kwula’xw in Land Back deal that will bring members home
“We are working to ensure more of our people can live here and thrive as the Ancestors intended,” Snuneymuxw Chief Michael Wyse explains.
Duncan drag show backlash met with community support
Event sponsors received threatening calls and emails, but ‘there’s more love than hate in the world, in Duncan and in Cowichan.’
Reporter’s Notebook: Why The Discourse investigated the workplace environment at Haven Society
When community members asked The Discourse to look into alleged workplace toxicity at Haven, ethical considerations were top of mind.
Former and current staff at Haven Society allege ‘toxic environment’ breaks from the nonprofit’s feminist values
For 45 years, Haven Society has served as a safe harbour for women and children fleeing abuse. Now current and past employees say it’s time for healing from within the organization.
How campaigns to save the monarch butterfly can threaten Vancouver Island’s biodiversity
Campaigns mailing out milkweed seeds for monarch butterflies could be introducing more invasive species to Vancouver Island, experts say.
New federal disability benefit must avoid the ‘same poverty traps,’ disabled residents say
Bill C-22 aims to lift disabled Canadians out of poverty. But disabled residents are concerned it could create the same barriers as provincial aids.
