Bev Agur has been cutting the invasive Scotch broom since 2010 with Broombusters. She is now the contact for Comox Valley’s arm of the organization. Photo courtesy of Bev Agur.
🌲News
Scotch broom has been ravaging Vancouver Island since the 19th century. Its high oil content could feed the flames of wildfires.
Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Sunday, August 17, 2025·7 min
Photo: Adam Taylor / Marmot Recovery Foundation
🏛️News
Marmot bones and charcoal found in remote alpine caves have distinct human markings dating back 2,400 years.
Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Monday, March 31, 2025·11 min
Photo courtesy Adam Taylor/ Marmot Recovery Foundation
🌲News
Wild VI marmots have hit a record number, with 381 living in the Island's mountain region.
Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Sunday, February 23, 2025·6 min
Signs opposing Deep Water Recovery’s shipbreaking operation, such as this one in Cumberland, can be seen throughout the Comox Valley. Photo: Madeline Dunnett / The Discourse
🌲News
Deep Water Recovery could be fined up to $300K after high levels of copper and zinc effluent were found.
Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Sunday, September 8, 2024·4 min
🌲EnvironmentVisual brief
Environment
Invasive plant species to look out for on Vancouver Island
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🌲Explainer
Learn which plants are ravaging native species—and how to stop their spread.
Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Thursday, August 22, 2024·8 min
The Baynes Sound Connector cable ferry is seen shuttling from Buckley Bay on June 12, 2024. Photo by Madeline Dunnett/The Discourse
🚌News
First excused as growing pains, residents say there are no more excuses for the ferry’s unreliable service.
Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Monday, June 17, 2024·7 min
Young marmots will regularly boop noses with their parents as a form of bonding. Photo courtesy of Oli Gardner
🏠News
The foundation's wild observation count for 2023 was 303 marmots, following a baby boom last year of 59 pups.
Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Wednesday, January 31, 2024·6 min
My dad, far left, and students in a ski retail and repair class he taught at Forbidden Plateau in the early 90s. Submitted photo
🌲News
Family memories, environmental data, and ski hills' problems paint a picture of what the Island is losing to warmer and more erratic weather
Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Friday, January 5, 2024·15 min
🚨News
A Merville man wants the court to prevent properties' water from being sold as a home business
Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Thursday, December 14, 2023·5 min
Many renters in Courtenay are struggling to find adequate housing to suit their needs. Photo by Madeline Dunnett/The Discourse
🏠News
Average prices in Courtenay, Comox, and surrounding areas rose 50% in just four years
Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Discourse·Wednesday, December 6, 2023·8 min
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