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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.

Xpey' Wellness

Wellness webinars offer at-home alternative to community programming during pandemic

By Bayleigh Marelj, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● September 17, 2020

The nine-part series promoting resiliency focuses on holistic health and traditional teachings.

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Island Health responds to request to pause wellness centre planning

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● September 17, 2020

The health authority says there is no other option for the location of the controversial facility.

Kw’umut Lelum opened its doors to a new service hub in Duncan.

Delegated Aboriginal Agency Kw’umut Lelum opens service hub in Duncan

By Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● September 16, 2020

Expansion aims to increase jurisdiction over Indigenous children and youth in care in the mid-Island region.

How the Nanaimo Youth Advisory Council is helping to address peers’ concerns through the guidance of coordinator Ruby Barclay.

Child welfare advocate Ruby Barclay uplifts youth to address local barriers

By Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● September 16, 2020

How the Nanaimo Youth Advisory Council is helping to address peers’ concerns through the guidance of coordinator Ruby Barclay.

whistler street design

Whistler Street design plans prioritize public safety

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● September 14, 2020

The designs reimagine a troubled Duncan back alley as a thriving community hub.

How gardening is helping Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) Nation cope with COVID-19

By Odette Auger, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● September 11, 2020

The pandemic highlights the need to be self-reliant for Jess Housty (‘Cúagilákv).

ruins

A legacy left amongst ruins at Sooke Potholes Regional Park

By Shalu Mehta ● Vancouver Island ● September 10, 2020

Deertrail Resort ruins carry lasting memories for stonemason’s son

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Land lease program seeks to boost local farming

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● September 4, 2020

A young farming couple is putting down roots with the help of landowners who share their vision.

Cowichan wineries

Local support keeps Cowichan wineries afloat through pandemic

By Shalu Mehta ● Cowichan Valley ● September 2, 2020

Staycations, wine festival and naming of wine region give wineries a much needed boost.

Indigenous authors back-to-school

Eight Indigenous back-to-school reads for kids and adults

By Bayleigh Marelj, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● September 1, 2020

A curated reading list of First Nations authors from the Salish Sea and Pacific Coast region.

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Shipbreaking

Q&A: Lawyer speaks on groundbreaking Anti-SLAPP case against Union Bay shipbreaking company

Union Bay locals await next steps after controversial shipbreaking lease cancelled

Deep Water Recovery fined more than $46K in relation to effluent discharge into Baynes Sound

Deep Water Recovery executives say shipbreaking operations aren’t polluting Union Bay

Quw'utsun Stories

The story of S-hwu-hwa’us and Qul-lhanumutsun

Sta’lo’ Mustimuhw: A story of the river people

The story of Sheshuq’um, the monster at Octopus Point

The ancient story of Swuq’us

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Overdose Emergency

Hilary Nester, a social service worker student, burns a heart with a name of someone they were close to who died from the toxic drug crisis at a Grief Fire event at Vancouver Island University on April 14, 2026. Photo by Mick Sweetman / The Discourse.

Nanaimo’s toxic drug emergency at 10 years

An incredulous Nanaimo City Councillor Hilary Eastmure responds to a comment from Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog during a debate on provincial drug policy during the Dec. 1, 2025 city council meeting. Screenshot courtesy of the City of Nanaimo.

Nanaimo city council votes down proposed drug policy letter

Photo of Sarah Lovegrove standing outside the doors to the Vancouver Island Conference Centre where Nanaimo City Council meets wearing a Nanaimo Area Network of Drug users shirt,

Motion to close Nanaimo’s Overdose Prevention Site withdrawn

Activists carry a mock coffin at the march for International Overdose Awareness Day in Nanaimo on Aug. 29, 2025. Photo by Mick Sweetman / The Discourse.

‘Like a bomb dropping’: Safer supply changes leave patients struggling for stability

Photo of a woman standing in front of a fence with metal hearts bearing the names of people who died from overdoses.

Drop in 2024 Nanaimo overdose deaths still ‘a fraction’ of overall trend upwards

Photo of a woman with pink hair and a pink sweatshirt and black ball cap.

Sudden changes to safer supply program a ‘huge mistake,’ says Nanaimo patient

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