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To bee or not to bee: Comox’s path to pollinator protection

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Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Aug 20

Bzz bzz! Check out my latest story for @thediscourse.ca 🐝

thediscourse.ca @thediscourse.ca · Aug 20

The Town of Comox has recently been designated as a Bee City. Learn about what the town is doing to support bees and other pollinators. thediscourse.ca/comox-valley...

The Town of Comox has recently been designated as a Bee City. Learn about what the down is doing to support bees and other pollinators.

Comox Valley calls on locals to support fundraising efforts for Gaza

Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Aug 1

Over the past week-and-a-half, I’ve spoken to three women from different walks of life who are all part of a fundraising effort to send donations to families and people they’ve made connections with in Gaza. thediscourse.ca/comox-valley...

Comox Valley Fundraising Community has raised $17,000 for families in Gaza amidst hunger crisis, but more is needed as starvation continues.

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Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Jul 24

I learned a lot while reporting on this one!

Vancouver Island marmot remains teach us about human history – The Discourse.

Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Mar 25

This is awesome & the fact check is so important. Congrats!

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Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Mar 20

K’ómoks First Nation and the Marmot Recovery Foundation have been studying archeological remains that suggest Vancouver Island marmot populations used to be much, much higher. Check out my latest story for @thediscourse.ca

thediscourse.ca @thediscourse.ca · Mar 20

Before colonization, ‘Vancouver Island’ residents were wandering the mountains. So were the marmots thediscourse.ca/comox-valley...

The Vancouver Island marmot species is nearly extinc, but K'ómoks First Nation and the Marmot Recovery Foundation are uncovering its history.

Courtenay air quality improving, report says – The Discourse.

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Shalu Mehta @shalumehta.bsky.social · Mar 15

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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Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Mar 13

I learned a lot of really random (but important) things about BC's air quality index for this story.

thediscourse.ca @thediscourse.ca · Mar 13

Pollution from wood stoves is decreasing in Courtenay, but winter evenings remain smoky. Data from October to March shows that fine particulate matter in the air still exceeds B.C.’s Air Quality Guidelines for the yearly average maximum. thediscourse.ca/comox-valley...

Smoke pollution is decreasing and air quality is improving in Courtenay, but there is still work to be done.

The future of AI news is here in Halifax, it seems—and god, it sucks

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Martin Bauman @martinbauman.com · Mar 7

Weeks ago, I ventured down Quinpool and visited a company office that doesn’t exist. I was looking for a team of Halifax writers who, despite my best efforts to prove otherwise, don’t appear to exist either. And that's only the start.

My latest for @thecoast.ca:

www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...

How an Instagram DM led to a rabbit-hole chase of fake journalists, fake addresses and fake endorsements, and what it means for us all.

www.thecoast.ca

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Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Mar 7

When you are feeling like a broken man on a Halifax pier 🙁

@bcferrys @bcferrys.bsky.social · Mar 7

Come and cruise the seas for American gold with us.

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Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Mar 6

I recently spoke with Comox Valley Nature about three upcoming workshops on mother trees, tree roots, and tree structure.

thediscourse.ca @thediscourse.ca · Mar 6

Comox Valley Nature is offering guided workshops on mother trees, tree structure, and root systems. thediscourse.ca/comox-valley...

Want to branch out? Check out these Comox Valley tree workshops – The Discourse.

Learn about Comox Valley Trees during guided workshops on mother trees, tree structure, and root systems with Comox Valley Nature

VIRTUAL IWD 2025: Building a Circle of Care for Vancouver Island

Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Mar 6

Or register for the virtual event to get your free Zoom link: www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-iw...

Join The Discourse and Cowichan IWD for a panel discussion about Building a Circle of Care for Vancouver Island.

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Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Mar 6

Register here to secure your spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/iwd-2025-b...

IWD 2025: Building a Circle of Care for Vancouver Island

Join The Discourse and Cowichan IWD for a panel discussion about Building a Circle of Care for Vancouver Island.

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Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Mar 6

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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Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Mar 6

I be-leaf in yew!

Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Mar 5

THAT'S A GOOD ONE Got any more fir me?

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Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Mar 5

Writing so many tree puns in this week's newsletter prepare yourselves

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Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Mar 4

Looool this is VERY Van Island

Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Mar 4

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Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Mar 4

Ah, the do I have a cold, or is it allergies? Season is here

Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Mar 3

This is soooo valid especially considering the rebel/libs of tiktok will just like scrape random content from queer&trans people and blast them. Good luck 💪 bigots can be sneaky but I bet if the person was acting in bad faith you'd probably be able to find a bit of an online trail of that

Your Comox Valley Newsletter – The Discourse.

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Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Feb 13

I have some new followers! If you aren't signed up yet, I write a weekly newsletter each Weds for @thediscourse.ca. It normally has my story of the week & other Comox Valley stuff worth noting. Sometimes I share personal thoughts at the beginning. 🌱 You can sign up at thediscourse.ca/comox-valley...

We're telling community-driven stories in the Comox Valley region, with a focus on the environment. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

Comox Valley Farmers’ market and partners up for 10 awards – The Discourse.

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Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Feb 27

Our local farmers' market is up for a bunch of awards this year. Check out my latest story for @thediscourse.ca

thediscourse.ca @thediscourse.ca · Feb 27

Nominees were announced on Jan. 23, 2025 for the BC Farmers’ Market Awards, and 10 are from the Comox Valley. thediscourse.ca/comox-valley...

“We have a pretty strong market community. Not just the vendors, but also the customers,” says Comox Valley Farmers' Market general manager

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Madeline @madelined.bsky.social · Feb 25

This is terrifying. I have somehow managed to not fly since I was 16, not really on purpose but mostly because it's expensive haha. But this makes me glad I haven't honestly