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A legacy left amongst ruins at Sooke Potholes Regional Park
Deertrail Resort ruins carry lasting memories for stonemason’s son
Shelves are stocked at the Goldstream Food Bank, for now
The food bank’s president predicts rising need as pandemic supports fade.
Meet Shalu Mehta, The Discourse’s new reporter
We’re deepening our coverage in Cowichan and expanding our reach to the West Shore.
A legacy left amongst ruins at Sooke Potholes Regional Park
Deertrail Resort ruins carry lasting memories for stonemason’s son
Shelves are stocked at the Goldstream Food Bank, for now
The food bank’s president predicts rising need as pandemic supports fade.
Meet Shalu Mehta, The Discourse’s new reporter
We’re deepening our coverage in Cowichan and expanding our reach to the West Shore.