Community Stories
Request Your Participation in Supporting CRD Biochar Incinerator Facility
We are requesting your support to encourage the (CRD) Capital Regional District, to move ahead with plans for purchase of a thermal conversion biochar facility. It would be incredibly useful to have Nanaimo and the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) send letters of…
It’s Not Just the Ecosystem; Our Economy is Socially Unfit, Too
Last week, I discussed a couple of recent global-level reports that identify serious problems with our current economic system. In particular, the UN Environment Programme, in its 2026 report…
The World’s 280 Million Electric Bikes & Mopeds Are Cutting Demand for Oil Far More Than Electric Cars
We hop in the car to get groceries or drop kids at school. But while the car is convenient, these short trips add up in terms of emissions, pollution and petrol cost. Close to half (44%) of all Australian commuter trips are by car – and under 10km. Of Perth’s 4.2…
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Voting for the Ocean, Beaches and Waves
Canada is a water-rich nation: with the longest coastline in the world, a fifth of the world’s freshwater, an incredible diversity of aquatic ecosystems, and some of the planet’s most iconic cold-water surf breaks. From the west coast kelp forests to east coast salt…
One People – Global Peace Anthem by Morry Stearns
In honour of Earth Day/Week/Month, Creatively United for the Planet Society presents this timeless anthem by Morry Stearns, a world renowned Victoria, BC based singer/songwriter/musical producer extraordinaire. We also give thanks to Sabina Petitt of Pacific Essences…
Climate Crisis on Track to Destroy Capitalism, Warns Top Insurer
‘Fossil Fuels Are Killing Us’: Scientists Publish Sweeping Review of Industry Harms From Common Dreams: “We’ve got to work fast to end fossil fuel operations near our homes, schools, and hospitals and trade fossil fuel infrastructure for…
Screen The Interceptors for free for Earth Day 2025
The Interceptors, a story about a community-driven, technology-enabled network of people converting mountains of surplus food into meals that nourish their community, all while reducing greenhouse gases produced by diverting food from landfills. Follow…
Call for an End to the B.C. Wolf Cull
The provincial wolf cull program is unsustainable, unscientific, unethical, and unacceptable to British Columbians. Since 2015 the B.C. government has spent over 11 million tax dollars killing 2,192 wolves. B.C.’s wolf cull program is an ecologically, economically,…
With Cruelty Reigning to the South, Canada Needs to Keep Flame of Kindness Burning
Back in the late 1980s, the first President Bush expressed a wish for a kinder, gentler nation. A joke going around at the time, I recall, was that he had found it — it was called Canada and now he was going to buy it. Fast forward almost 40 years and the U.S. has a p…
Old Growth Action Calls
Rainbow Eyes Needs our Financial Help Legal Aid is not covering all of Rainbow Eyes’ legal fees for the appeal of her criminal contempt sentence — $7,000 is outstanding. Appeal results come next week, April 9. We know we asked for funds as a special request in March…
Fossil Fuel Nationalism Not a Solution to Tariffs
In response to threats from the Trump regime, Canadians from coast-to-coast have been seized by a fit of nationalism. The fossil fuel industry, bankers, and politicians have swiftly manipulated this to foster a pro-oil and gas narrative in an attempt to resurrect…
Synagro Leaves Texas Town Amid a Toxic Crisis
Dear CRD Board Chair, members of the CRD Board, and senior CRD staff members, Below you’ll find a recent story from the New York Times on Fort Worth Texas, a city of just under 1 million residents, terminating their contract with Synagro following evidence the…
Election 2025: Deliver Door Hangers for Proportional Representation!
With all the challenges facing Canada, it’s never been more important to fight for proportional representation in our Parliament! Our archaic, non-proportional voting system could hand 100% of the power to a party with 39% of the vote. To make matters worse,…
New Thermal Imaging Camera Kits Available at Local Libraries
Thermal Imaging Camera Kits are now available at local libraries throughout Victoria, BC. These kits provide residents with tools and activities to test and improve the efficiency and resiliency of their home. Discover air leaks, measure appliance electricity use,…
I Love Canada
A bumper sticker or bike sticker that’s a love letter to Canada. Please feel free to use the design for whatever you choose: stickers, t-shirts, hats etc.
