‘It’s a community thing’: $500 grants on offer for youth-led projects
Sooke and West Shore youth can apply now with ideas for how they’d like to make a difference in their communities.
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West Shore women unite to support local ‘unsung heroes’
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Election 2021: Your questions for Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke candidates, answered
The Discourse hosted a virtual forum with major party candidates, and readers helped guide the discussion.
Sooke School District welcomes students back in record numbers
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SURVEY: Get curious on the West Shore
The Discourse wants to answer your questions about the West Shore’s history and we need your guidance.
Langford little free pantry is ‘a coral reef for community’
‘Little free libraries’ and variations on them bring people together, these community builders say. Here’s how to make your own.
Hundreds gather in Colwood in the spirit of reconciliation
‘We have an opportunity to build an amazing world for future generations,’ says Laara Yaghujaanas, a Haida Nation woman.
‘I want my people and culture to thrive’: An Indigenous student shares hopes for reconciliation
Emilie Galligos-Koenders, a student at Royal Bay Secondary School, offers a reflection on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Reporter’s notebook: On education and reconciliation
This is a thank-you to the teachers in our community — in and out of school — who are leading us on a path towards reconciliation.
West Shore women unite to support local ‘unsung heroes’
Meet the people raising thousands for community service organizations.
Election 2021: How do Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke candidates compare on climate change?
You told us it’s a top issue for this riding. Here’s what we know.
Election 2021: Your questions for Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke candidates, answered
The Discourse hosted a virtual forum with major party candidates, and readers helped guide the discussion.
Sooke School District welcomes students back in record numbers
COVID-19 safety is still a top priority as students head back to school during the ongoing pandemic.