The Discourse

The Discourse is a journalism organization that operates independently, focusing on comprehensive reporting about the intricate issues affecting Canada and beyond. Our mission is to create a platform for innovative storytelling that moves away from the typical conflict-focused news cycle. We aim to deliver the stories that Canadians truly need, presented in a trustworthy manner. Our work includes investigations, analyses, and data-driven journalism that highlight significant public topics such as gender equality, environmental concerns, sustainable development, child welfare, political matters, Indigenous issues, and more. We seek out underreported stories and explore narratives that have the potential to make a difference. Our coverage includes the Cowichan Valley and Nanaimo regions.

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Nanaimo United FC in photos – The Discourse.

1 week ago | thediscourse.ca | Mick Sweetman

Nanaimo United FC’s (NUFC) women’s and men’s soccer teams lost hard-fought matches at Q’unq’inuqwstuxw Stadium on Saturday. The women’s team was short of starting players as many of them are still at university, leading to 14 permitted players, some still in high-school, getting some minutes on the field. Starters Jade Dillabourgh and Avery Henderson left the match at half-time to play in a BC Soccer Provincial A-Cup Championship playoff game in Victoria.
Trans pride flag raised at Nanaimo City Hall – The Discourse.

1 week ago | thediscourse.ca | Mick Sweetman

It was a bright sunny morning at Nanaimo City Hall On Monday, March 31 as a small group of city officials and community members gathered to raise the transgender pride flag to mark Transgender Day of Visibility. Tami Nutting and Trish Hope Bingham organized the event, which was attended by Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog, city councillors Hilary Eastmure and Erin Hemmens and federal NDP candidate Lisa Marie Barron.
What Nanaimo voters say is important to them this election – The Discourse.

2 weeks ago | thediscourse.ca | Mick Sweetman

At the start of the federal election campaign, The Discourse asked Nanaimo voters what issues are top of mind for them and what they want local candidates to address before casting their vote on April 28, 2025. We received 157 responses to our survey from Nanaimo voters between March 24 and April 7. Survey respondents indicated that health care, affordability, homelessness and social supports, the environment, U.S. / Canada relations and housing are the top election issues for readers in Nanaimo.
Nanaimo’s guide to the 2025 federal election – The Discourse.

3 weeks ago | thediscourse.ca | Mick Sweetman

The next federal election is on April 28, 2025 and advance voting begins on April 18. Here you’ll find all the information you need on the candidates, the parties and how to vote in the federal election if you live in Nanaimo. This voter guide will be updated with more links, stories and information as it becomes available, leading up to April 28. Fill out the Survey! What should top the agenda in the federal election?
Trans pride flag raised at Nanaimo City Hall – The Discourse.

3 weeks ago | thediscourse.ca | Mick Sweetman

It was a bright sunny morning at Nanaimo City Hall On Monday, March 31 as a small group of city officials and community members gathered to raise the transgender pride flag to mark Transgender Day of Visibility. Tami Nutting and Trish Hope Bingham organized the event, which was attended by Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog, city councillors Hilary Eastmure and Erin Hemmens and federal NDP candidate Lisa Marie Barron.
Community meal in Nanaimo provides employment training – The Discourse.

4 weeks ago | thediscourse.ca | Mick Sweetman

A Nanaimo chef is helping tackle food and job insecurity at once in the city with his free lunch program — an initiative that’s also helping build employment skills. Calven Chow is the kitchen manager for Nanaimo Foodshare, which runs an employment program for young people who prepare and serve free weekly community meals in the city.
Small village, big topic: Cumberland dives into its watersheds for World Water Day

4 weeks ago | thediscourse.ca | Madeline Dunnett

About 40 people gathered at a small church in Cumberland to learn about where their water comes from — and why it’s at risk — on World Water Day. Though the gathering on Saturday was small, its topics were big. Preserving glaciers was the international theme of this year’s global event, which the United Nations has marked since 1993.
Vancouver Island marmot remains teach us about human history – The Discourse.

1 month ago | thediscourse.ca | Madeline Dunnett

On a sunny day in the summer of 2023, Jessie Everson was sitting in an alpine meadow, sketching marmots. He wasn’t relaxing though. He was working as a field technician for the Marmot Recovery Foundation, and the little rodents he was observing were Canada’s most endangered mammal, the Vancouver Island Marmot. The Marmot Recovery Foundation was founded in 1999 in response to growing calls from scientists and community members for more action to stop the creatures from going extinct.
Courtenay air quality improving, report says – The Discourse.

1 month ago | thediscourse.ca | Madeline Dunnett

Air quality in Courtenay is improving while pollution caused by wood stove smoke has been steadily decreasing over the past five years, according to a recent report presented to the City of Courtenay council. Wood is a common fuel source that is used to heat homes in the Comox Valley because it is relatively affordable, reliable and available. But wood stove smoke has also become the most significant source of air pollution in the region.
Want to branch out? Check out these Comox Valley tree workshops – The Discourse.

1 month ago | thediscourse.ca | Madeline Dunnett

As an arborist, Verna Mumby has spent a lot of time in treetops but she says she’s not sick of trees just yet. “I’m at the age where I finished climbing at 55, so I’ve been a consultant for about 15 years, and I still do some pruning. I was out pruning this morning. I just can’t seem to stop,” she told The Discourse. “I have the best office!” This year, Mumby is also the committee chair for the annual Trees of the Year event in the Comox Valley, and has plans to switch things up.