The salmon are making their annual return to the Cowichan Valley and to streams and rivers across Vancouver Island, so I thought it would be a great time to highlight some local spots to watch them — and to speak with a few experts about how salmon populations are doing as a whole. You can read that story here. 

It’s also timely, as salmon have been in the news for another reason. Protests have been ongoing in Goldstream Provincial Park against a provincial highway project that protestors say will harm the salmon that call the river home. You’ll hear a little from W̱SÁNEĆ Elder Carl Olsen from Tsartlip, one of the original protestors, in this story and in upcoming coverage of the protest. Stay tuned for that!

Have a great weekend and a safe and spooky Halloween!

Did you know The Discourse is on Tiktok and Youtube?

Check out this video on our recent story about the Cowichan Tribes v. Canada ruling and give us a follow while you're there!

Why support The Discourse?

“Great article on Cowichan tribe’s lawsuit victory,” says Discourse reader, John.

Read our coverage of the recent Cowichan Tribes v. Canada ruling here.

Your feedback is an important part of our editorial process. Have a story idea, or thoughts on something you read in one of our stories? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out anytime at cowichan@thediscourse.ca or take the survey linked at the bottom of this email.

Salmon are returning to Cowichan Valley rivers — here’s where to see them

While returns are improving, advocates say the vital fish still need protection.

What did you think of this newsletter?

⭐    ⭐⭐    ⭐⭐⭐    ⭐⭐⭐⭐    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐