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So incredibly proud of the team of reporters at @thediscourse.ca. We put out four really great stories (and five newsletters) this week. And last weekend, we co-hosted a successful event for International Women's Day. I'm going to share the pieces and video from the event in this thread. ✨

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A recent rally in Duncan called for harsher criminal punishments from the provincial government, expansion of involuntary treatment and empowerment of police. But are those actual solutions for solving the problems that drive substance use and property crime? Find out more below...

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While some academic studies have found a correlation between violent crime and substance use — particularly alcohol use — experts, including some police officers, say the solution to this problem isn’t found through the criminal justice system.

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Outdoor enthusiasts on Vancouver Island are frustrated by the lack of access to backcountry logging roads. But opening the gates is not as simple as it seems. Decades of "unlawful" land grants and privatization have created confusion surrounding ownership.

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Join @thediscourse.ca and Cowichan International Women’s Day today for a women’s rights panel discussion. Panelists will join host @shalumehta.bsky.social to discuss what supports are needed to help women make empowered and informed decisions, whatever those decisions are. tinyurl.com/ykv58svp

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Maple syrup is bad, putting loons on money was a mistake, and Vancouver is “like a Richard Scarry town.” @scaachi.bsky.social pulls no punches in our latest Moose Questionnaire: thenarwhal.ca/moose-questi...

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Join @thediscourse.ca and Cowichan International Women’s Day this Sat for a women’s rights panel discussion. Panelists will join host @shalumehta.bsky.social to discuss what supports are needed to help women make empowered and informed decisions, whatever those decisions are. tinyurl.com/ykv58svp

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silver lining of our deteriorating relationship with the US is it's the perfect opportunity for Canadian provinces to finally break from Daylight Saving Time — no need for BC to wait for Washington, Oregon and California to get on board

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After years of delays, the project to remove the sewage outtake from Quw'utsun Sta'lo (Cowichan River) has come full stop.

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Addictions medicine doctor Jessica Wilder has resigned from her position as harm reduction & education physician lead and a lead physician @ Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. She helped spearhead a movement of doctors who set up overdose prevention sites ⬇️ thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/nana...

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Historically, Indigenous burials have been disturbed/destroyed, while settler burials are carefully avoided. It's racist & is absolutely still happening.

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It may be cold right now, but over the past few seasons, Comox Valley farmers have already been feeling the climate change heat, and a nation-wide poll shows that they are not alone. Latest story on farming and climate change from @madelined.bsky.social thediscourse.ca/comox-valley...

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Thanks @micksweetman.bsky.social for including comments from community orgs in here. One of the BEST parts of this project has been the network of groups showing up to support each other 💜 @docs4saferdrugs.bsky.social @momsstoptheharm.bsky.social @power1312.bsky.social @hrna.bsky.social

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If we're all taking a moment to celebrate Canadian and local food, then there's no better time to re-post this amazing series by @bychrischeung.bsky.social about delicious local food made by family-owned businesses here in B.C. thetyee.ca/News/2023/05...

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With support from The Chawkers Foundation, The Walrus is launching six regional bureaus to tell Canada’s local stories. Read more about how we’re stepping in to bring news into focus, not just regionally, but from coast to coast to coast: thewalrus.ca/the-walrus-launc...

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Folks in Revelstoke! @revelstokemountaineer.com is creating a "Welcome to Revelstoke" starter pack to collect all the organizations and folks in our mountain town to make it easier for others to follow and connect. If you'd like to be included please let me know and we'll get you added.

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This piece had many iterations and I’m grateful to the editors at The Discourse for their help. I hope I’ve approached this respectfully. Please read and share #bcHist

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Thank you, @kellyblack.ca for this story!

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Check out today's Nanaimo This Week newsletter here:

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I reported on this program, and the petition to the federal government to expand its funding, last year. Now, this important food security initiative is at risk of losing its funding at a time when cost of living continues to rise. Read what @duncanfarmers.bsky.social and local farmers have to say:

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Had an awesome chat with Eric from @thediscourse.ca today. All things market! Support local independent news! We love hearing peoples connection to the market. ❤️ More to come!

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Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog spoke at a Save Our Streets forum in Vancouver today calling on the province to ramp up secure involuntary care for people with brain injuries acquired from toxic drug use. thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/nana...

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Cowichan Tribes purchases former RCMP detachment to house public works and emergency services departments: thediscourse.ca/cowichan-val...

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Remember West Coast Proud, the group that was spending tens of thousands on Facebook and Instagram ads ahead of the BC 2024 election, as reported by @zakvescera.bsky.social for @theijf.org and @thetyee.ca? thetyee.ca/News/2024/10...

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fun part of being a journalist is asking the government questions about decisions that are in the public interest & receiving no answers, or sometimes (even worse) eventually receiving very long-winded boilerplate replies that also do not contain answers

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Loblaw, Sobeys and Walmart caught charging customers for the weight of packing in wrapped meat, which is illegal in Canada. Weigh your food to check you're getting what you've paid for. Shop at independent stores when possible because fuck this grocery giant bullshit. www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

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When we heard that an anonymous donor stepped up to donate $27,000 to the Cow-op after reading David's story, we were in shock. It was a reminder that stories, big and small, can have an impact.

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Psst, we collected some of the best campsites near Nanaimo to help our readers get ready for this summer. Check them out here and get your reservations ready. thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/the-...

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Data shows VicPD disproportionately used force in encounters involving Indigenous and Black people in recent years. Critics say it’s due to inaction on recommendations for police reform. My latest: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Super exciting!

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Loved this good news story about the Bring Back the Bluebirds Project in Cowichan! Thanks, @emrichards.bsky.social

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Deep Water Recovery has been fined $46,150 by the province for improperly disposing of waste and discharging effluent at levels exceeding BC water quality guidelines into Baynes Sound. @madelined.bsky.social reports. thediscourse.ca/comox-valley...

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Love to see this!

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Pleased to share Discourse Community Publishing outlets are finalists for six (!) Canadian Online Publishing Awards! Here's a thread of the nominated stories:

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