Hi there,

It's the final day of our Spring Supporter Drive Spring Supporter Drive, and more than 85 readers have already stepped up to support. 

Welcome to The Discourse family! 

I recognize some of your names from our reader surveys and letters, and am so thankful for your contributions.

Here's why these readers now support The Discourse:

"It produces stories that wouldn't otherwise see the light of day."

"I really appreciate the Council coverage and the events calendar! Thank you for alerting me to BA Johnston!"

"I get stories that I don't see in the main media sources, and would love to see coverage in the PQB area."

These relatively small, recurring contributions are the main kind of revenue we can plan around.

We are so close to reaching out goal of 100 supporters — a figure that will help us file FOIs, like this recent one from North Cowichan, and cover the October municipal election.

If you've ever forwarded one of our stories to a friend or filled out a reader survey — that's because a group of reporters and editors are working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring you into our journalism and respond to local issues you care about.

Your monthly support covers the cost of interviewing, researching, carefully writing and photographing people in our community to bring you quality local news.

Will you be the supporter to bring us across the finish line?

Thank you for being here with us. 

Kindly,