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.
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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.
Reporter’s Notebook: An update (of sorts) on the old Nanaimo A&B Sound building
Owner waits on permits as building repairs are assessed.
For many students, B.C. housing crisis threatens access to education
Vancouver Island University is building new housing and offering support, but more help is needed to ensure equitable access.
How does the BC Budget fare on tackling affordability and inequality?
“It’s a pretty substantial step in the right direction,” says Alex Hemingway, a senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
‘You never know what you’re going to find’ at the Nanaimo Record Show
The Nanaimo Record Show brings music lovers and vendors from around the Island and Lower Mainland together to find gems for their collections.
Solutions for women’s and reproductive health in Cowichan
A recent event highlighted community efforts to boost local health care and support for women and families.
What is Sacred: A chat with Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun
A conversation with Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun about his latest gallery showing, making the sacred visible and the anthropology of pizza boxes.
The story of S-hwu-hwa’us and Qul-lhanumutsun
Jared Qwustenuxun Williams explains how the Cowichan Tribes logo is rooted in a story that’s been passed down for generations
Bylaw notes ‘lack of resources’ in securing abandoned properties
After concerns were raised by community members regarding a near miss, The Discourse explores what bylaw actions can be taken to secure abandoned residential properties.
