The Great Vancouver Island Land Grab exhibit aims to educate
How a 19th century land grant continues to impact First Nations on Vancouver Island.
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On this page you’ll find stories from across Vancouver Island. Our community-led reporting spans the Cowichan Valley, the West Shore, Nanaimo and beyond. We also have a team of reporters covering Indigenous news focused on health, education and child welfare across Vancouver Island. These reporters are funded through the Local Journalism Initiative.
Latest in Vancouver Island
Flooding, wildfires and earthquakes: Can the Comox Valley better prepare for disasters?
After being in an earthquake, Sue Pyper learned a lot. Now she and other local groups are sharing what they learned with neighbours — so everyone can be better prepared.
Remembrance Day 2025 events on Vancouver Island
Events, ceremonies and information on Remembrance Day 2025 in the Comox Valley, Nanaimo and Cowichan Valley
Comox Valley group joins dozens of others in urging province to do more for biodiversity
Save our Forests Team Comox Valley members are not alone in their frustration with the province’s lack of action on old-growth protection.
Scotch broom increases wildfire risk. What can we do about it?
Invasive species such as Scotch broom can exacerbate wildfires, but communities are working hard to remove these invaders from local ecosystems.
Biscuits and marmot-friendly weather contributing to Vancouver Island marmot baby boom
Population is still far from pre-colonial levels but this critically endangered species is making a comeback.
The Discourse wins GOLD at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards
The Discourse's in-depth reporting on the overdose crisis recognized by judges at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards.
Winter backcountry travel: where to start
Comox Valley-based Island Alpine Guides director Jan Neuspiel shares tips from over four decades of experience in the winter backcountry.
Survey: What should top the B.C. election agenda?
Help guide The Discourse’s B.C. election coverage.
Flooding, wildfires and earthquakes: Can the Comox Valley better prepare for disasters?
After being in an earthquake, Sue Pyper learned a lot. Now she and other local groups are sharing what they learned with neighbours — so everyone can be better prepared.
Remembrance Day 2025 events on Vancouver Island
Events, ceremonies and information on Remembrance Day 2025 in the Comox Valley, Nanaimo and Cowichan Valley
Comox Valley group joins dozens of others in urging province to do more for biodiversity
Save our Forests Team Comox Valley members are not alone in their frustration with the province’s lack of action on old-growth protection.
Scotch broom increases wildfire risk. What can we do about it?
Invasive species such as Scotch broom can exacerbate wildfires, but communities are working hard to remove these invaders from local ecosystems.
Biscuits and marmot-friendly weather contributing to Vancouver Island marmot baby boom
Population is still far from pre-colonial levels but this critically endangered species is making a comeback.
The Discourse wins GOLD at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards
The Discourse's in-depth reporting on the overdose crisis recognized by judges at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards.
Winter backcountry travel: where to start
Comox Valley-based Island Alpine Guides director Jan Neuspiel shares tips from over four decades of experience in the winter backcountry.
Survey: What should top the B.C. election agenda?
Help guide The Discourse’s B.C. election coverage.