Community Stories
BC Budget Consultation – by 2 pm, June 19
The NDP Budget Committee is accepting written submissions for its 2027 Budget. What should we be asking for? You can make up to three recommendations, with an explanation for each. Participate by using the submission form HERE . We have set up a google doc to share…
Flood the Consultation: Don’t Fast-Track Destruction
The Government of Canada is proposing major legislative changes that would make it easier for mega-corporations to profit while our communities and the planet suffer the consequences. Act now. See email template to send critical feedback to Prime Minister Carney and…
One of the Strongest Marine Protected Areas in the World
Six First Nations, BC and Canada will preserve and steward a large chunk of the Central Coast. That means no pipelines. The area will be protected under Indigenous law, and known as Mia-yaltwa Ha’lidzogm hoon , pronounced “Me-ah-yall-twa Ha-lee-joh-gom hOH-own,”…
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Early Support For Children Is Essential
Brain development in infancy is astonishing. According to the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, a million connections are made in the brain every second — yes, every second — in the first three years of life.
Tree Cycling Tour
Hop on your bike and learn about how trees and tree canopies help our cities to survive and thrive. Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition, Community Trees Matter Network, City of Victoria Parks and District of Oak Bay Parks invite you to jump on your bicycle and take…
Tree activists call for better transparency after Humboldt Street tree removal
“It was misleading to say they had ‘broad public support’ … Ultimately, the number of people who signed the petition to save the tree, in less than three days, was more than the number of people they’d consulted with about the project over a period of two…
Humboldt Street Tree: A Case Study
An approximately 40 year-old white birch tree (“the Humboldt tree”) at the intersection of Humboldt and Government was cut down on January 28, 2019 to implement a complete redesign of the intersection. The redesign was scheduled as part of the implementation of the City of Victoria’s AAA Bicycle Network Plan.
Can You Imagine? – A Poem By Mary Oliver
CAN YOU IMAGINE? by Mary Oliver For example, what the trees do not only in lightening storms or the watery dark of a summer’s night or under the white nets of winter but now, and now, and now – whenever we’re not looking. Surely you can’t imagine they don’t dance,…
A Home Building Revolution: The Harmless Home
It’s now possible to build structures that are carbon negative, fireproof, soundproof, toxin free, earthquake, mold and pest resistant. This video features the first home of its kind in the world. Located in East Sooke on southern Vancouver Island, near…
CBRA’s Request for Consultations for Tree Removal on Public Property
One Cadboro Bay neighbourhood was stunned, earlier this year, when a number of healthy Garry Oaks were posted for tree removal. Residents sprang into action to try to dissuade council from moving ahead. They were told the decision had already been made. Further, they…
One Planet Saanich – Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
Based on Bioregional’s 10 “One Planet” principles, the initiative addresses the “usual suspects” of sustainability — energy, transportation, food, materials and waste, water, green space and so on. But Bioregional begins with three principles about people and community: Health and happiness, equity and the local economy, and culture and community.
Is Canada Doing Enough to Protect Wildlife?
Most people are unaware that ALL LIFE is being harmed by the wireless devices that require more and more cell towers. We need education about this technology and its dangers.. not more electromagnetic radiation. Radiation affects all of life, including tiny…
‘One planet’ Communities Look Forward
On July 29 we reached Earth Overshoot Day — the day when humanity’s overall Ecological Footprint (EF) exceeded the Earth’s ability to replenish sufficient biocapacity to meet our demands.
It is Not Too Late To Stop 5G!
This is the terrifying map of cell towers and some of the Huawei Microcells that have already been laid out in Greater Victoria. Congratulations for Victoria having the least density so far. The map is not totally accurate, since locations such as Jubilee Hospital and…
Care about the Colquitz? Elk/Beaver Lake are the head waters of the Colquitz
This event will provide an opportunity to learn more about water quality issues at Elk/Beaver Lake and how you can support the development of a watershed management plan. Tasty, light refreshments will be provided! Join the CRD and the community on Wednesday, July 31…
