Revising Cowichan history: How Thomas Quamtany actually lost his arm
Historian Kelly Black gets to the bottom of a persistent myth about a one-armed Hudson’s Bay Company employee.
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An on the ground look at the toxic drug crisis in the Cowichan Valley 10 years later
Harm reduction workers in the Cowichan Valley reflect on the lives lost and changes needed to address the ongoing crisis.
Nanaimo’s toxic drug emergency at 10 years
Three residents share their stories about how the toxic drug crisis has impacted them.
‘Hanging on by a thread’: Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society’s return from the brink
When Christine Hodgson became the group’s lone member, she was left with a choice. One that would affect the health of Brooklyn Creek, its salmon and Comox residents for years to come.
What’s in the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s draft comprehensive zoning bylaw?
The Discourse takes a deep dive into the 322-page document that combines nine existing zoning bylaws into one.
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