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For three years, rain or shine, protestors have gathered every Tuesday at Goldstream Park. They say a highway improvement project in the park, meant to improve safety for drivers, could devastate sensitive salmon habitat and infringe on W̱SÁNEĆ treaty rights.

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Protestors say Malahat Highway improvement project could harm Goldstream River salmon – The Discourse.
For three years, protestors have been calling on the province to rethink a highway improvement project that could threaten salmon runs and the ecosystem they rely on.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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A list of events, ceremonies and information on Remembrance Day 2025 in the Comox Valley, Nanaimo and Cowichan Valley
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Remembrance Day 2025 events on Vancouver Island – The Discourse.
Events, ceremonies and information on Remembrance Day 2025 in the Comox Valley, Nanaimo and Cowichan Valley
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November 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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For three years, rain or shine, protestors have gathered every Tuesday at Goldstream Park. They say a highway improvement project in the park, meant to improve safety for drivers, could devastate sensitive salmon habitat and infringe on W̱SÁNEĆ treaty rights.

Full story at The Discourse 👇
Protestors say Malahat Highway improvement project could harm Goldstream River salmon – The Discourse.
For three years, protestors have been calling on the province to rethink a highway improvement project that could threaten salmon runs and the ecosystem they rely on.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Looking for something to do in Nanaimo this weekend? Check out our events listings, covering everything from local music, markets and sports.
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Events in Nanaimo for Nov. 6 to 13, 2025 – The Discourse.
Music, arts and community events listings in Nanaimo.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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The City of Nanaimo put additional protections in place for owners of mobile homes in the city, but advocates say it isn't enough.

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Manufactured Homes granted protections in Nanaimo – The Discourse.
New city policy outlines obligations for landowners who want to rezone manufactured home communities.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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If you are looking for haunted happenings in Nanaimo tonight (and this weekend) be sure check out this week's issue of The Hub, witch lists scores of spooky spots and poltergeist parties.
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Photo of a Jack O'Lantern in a corn field.
October 31, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Have you had a chance to see the salmon runs this year? We’ve put together a list of some great spots to watch them in action across the Cowichan Valley! #cowichanvalley
Salmon are returning to Cowichan Valley rivers — here’s where to see them – The Discourse.
While returns are improving, advocates say the vital fish still need protection.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Article featuring Brian Thom's work regarding Cowichan Title and Ye'yumnuts, centered on an interview with Thom and Elder Luchsiim. The article connects to an ongoing, and unprecedented court case
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What the Quw'utsun Nation court case reveals about private land ownership and Indigenous title in B.C. – The Discourse.
After an unprecedented 513-day trial, Quw'utsun Nation court case ruling sets high burden of proof First Nations need to be declared title-holders
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October 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Tomorrow is the last day to provide input on @townofladysmith.bsky.social's first-ever accessibility plan. Read this story, from Discourse intern Noelle Suzuki, to learn more.
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‘We want to consider the needs of all citizens’: Ladysmith seeks public input on first-ever accessibility plan – The Discourse.
Town launches consultations, until Oct. 29, in its efforts towards reducing barriers and becoming more accessible
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October 29, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Explore Nanaimo's haunted history and spooky spots this week.
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Haunted Nanaimo: Spooky spots in the city – The Discourse.
From haunted fire halls to Gallows Point, Nanaimo has a history of otherworldly presences.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Great reporting from The Discourse Cowichan on this landmark court case. I’m a proud monthly supporter of this kind of journalism - and you should be too! (If you can)
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After the B.C. Supreme Court recognized Quw’utsun title to Tl’uqtinus, their former fishing village on the Fraser River, the province and Richmond moved to appeal.

Some say the ruling threatens private property. Others call it a long-overdue recognition of Indigenous title. Check out deep dive ⬇️
What the Quw'utsun Nation court case reveals about private land ownership and Indigenous title in B.C. – The Discourse.
After an unprecedented 513-day trial, Quw'utsun Nation court case ruling sets high burden of proof First Nations need to be declared title-holders
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October 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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After the B.C. Supreme Court recognized Quw’utsun title to Tl’uqtinus, their former fishing village on the Fraser River, the province and Richmond moved to appeal.

Some say the ruling threatens private property. Others call it a long-overdue recognition of Indigenous title. Check out deep dive ⬇️
What the Quw'utsun Nation court case reveals about private land ownership and Indigenous title in B.C. – The Discourse.
After an unprecedented 513-day trial, Quw'utsun Nation court case ruling sets high burden of proof First Nations need to be declared title-holders
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October 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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“We never surrendered our land. Not one acre.”
te’tuxwtun lands added to Snuneymuxw First Nation reserve land – The Discourse.
Roughly 80 hectares of federal land near Vancouver Island University added to Snuneymuxw’s reserve
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October 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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“These interim guidelines are not based on evidence, they’re not based on data, or even anecdotal experience from addiction medicine professionals. This was a political move.”
October 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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fantastic and detailed piece by @micksweetman.bsky.social about the impacts and implications of the government's decision to make prescribed alternatives to the unregulated drug LESS accessible

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October 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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A local doctor says the province’s new safer supply rules are more about politics than public health.
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Safer supply changes leave patients struggling for stability – The Discourse.
A local doctor says the province’s new safer supply rules are more about politics than public health.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Members from Save Our Forests Comox Valley think the province should be doing more to protect old-growth forests and biodiversity, and they are not alone. Read the full story: thediscourse.ca/comox-valley...
Comox Valley group joins dozens of others in urging province to do more for biodiversity
Save Our Forests Comox Valley are not alone in thinking the province should be doing more to protect old-growth forests and biodiversity.
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October 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Wildwood Ecoforest, which has long served as a counterexample to modern logging practices, just got closer to its original size. Thanks to a successful fundraising campaign, 8.5 hectares of land have been added back to the ecoforest. Read the story:
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Wildwood Ecoforest gains nearly 9 hectares of ‘untouched’ land
Success of fundraising campaign brings the famed demonstration forest back to more than two-thirds of its original size.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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This Monday's Nanaimo city council meeting created a friendship city policy, renewed the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Area, expanded two dry recovery houses and defeated a motion to support a community health centre. Read more in Council Corner:
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Photo of Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog and city councillors standing in front of the sign at Loudon Park holding a placard that shows the properties the city purchased to add to the park.
October 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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$2.2 million land purchase to expand Loudon Park was “fair market value,” Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog says.
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Loudon Park to expand with purchase of new properties – The Discourse.
City of Nanaimo spends $2.2 million to provide more options for future boathouse and activity centre, as well as increase park space.
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October 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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“They thought they were trying to civilize us, which is really ironic. They don't understand the cultural and traditional ways that we live and that we practice daily is our strength.”
Every Child Matters march attracts thousands in Duncan – The Discourse.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation remembers Indigenous children who were sent to Indian Residential “Schools” in Canada
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October 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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“We’re still here as Indian people, we’re still here still living our culture!”https://thediscourse.ca/cowichan-valley/every-child-matters-march-attracts-thousands-wearing-orange-on-quwutsun-lands
Every Child Matters march attracts thousands in Duncan – The Discourse.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation remembers Indigenous children who were sent to Indian Residential “Schools” in Canada
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October 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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On Sept. 30, the Comox Valley Community showed up in their orange shirts as a remembrance of the dark legacy and ongoing harms of residential “schools” and colonization. thediscourse.ca/comox-valley...
In photos: Comox Valley Spirit Walk
On Sept. 30, the Comox Valley Community showed up in their orange shirts as a remembrance of the dark legacy and ongoing harms of residential schools and colonization.
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October 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Check out this deep-dive I did last month on how the Comox Valley can improve its water use.
October 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM