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The Conservative party of B.C. is promising to repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), while other parties argue that would set back relations with First Nations and create economic uncertainty.
MLA candidates in the three ridings that cover the Cowichan region answered questions from Discourse readers ahead of the Oct. 24 B.C. election.
What riding am I in? Who are the candidates? When do I vote? The B.C. election basics for Cowichan Valley residents.
In the summer months, the threat of wildfire is becoming more frequent. In the winter, there’s flooding. What do the candidates suggest doing to prepare?
Where, when and how to cast your ballot in North Cowichan, Duncan, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan and the Cowichan Valley Regional District for the 2026 local elections.
Candidates in Duncan, North Cowichan, Ladysmith and Lake Cowichan share the steps they’d take to protect the community from the impacts of climate change.
Cowichan Valley’s 2026 candidates share how they’d respond to issues related to homelessness, mental health and addiction.
Officials say Cowichan Valley residents should call experts to move salmon in isolated pools because of risks associated with relocation.
And what does it cost to produce The Discourse's in-depth, independent journalism?
The campaign against Bylaw 4710 was fuelled, in part, by misinformation and an organized group of advocates. What could this mean for the future of local politics?
