Community Stories
The Garry Oak in Autumn: Foliage, Acorns, and Conservation
Recognized as the only oak species native to British Columbia, the Garry oak is soon to make its mark on the beauty of autumn.
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Nature
There’s something quite satisfying about restoring nature and making a very tiny part of the world better. I suppose I’ve always known that, but it really struck home when we purchased the place we were going to retire to 15-years ago. We were still working fulltime,…
Learn About People’s Action for US Issues
The news is heavy, and that’s intentional. The US regime is trying to inundate us with chaos so we become overwhelmed, tune out, and stop paying attention. Instead of turning away, we’re turning to each other. The People’s Tea , a biweekly, hour-long, virtual…
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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…
Welcome to the Anthropocene – Dr. Trevor Hancock Presentation
The Creatively United for the Planet Society is honoured to have Dr. Trevor Hancock on our board of directors. His columns appear weekly in the Times Colonist, and he is an in-demand speaker world-wide. This video was captured at one of our recent events on Creating…
Sun Dancing
When I examined my past twenty years of life with Bipolar Disorder, I was shocked at the story I saw emerging. One that I feel must be shared. I have a creative and unique perspective on the topic of mental health. May it be helpful and inspiring.
Fixing Primary Care? Help People Help Themselves and Others
Reducing the need for care means reducing the burden of disease within society. This requires both a government and society-wide provincial population health strategy and a much stronger commitment to public health and clinical prevention within the health-care system.
Presenting the Garry Oak Meadow Preservation Society
The Garry Oak Meadow Preservation Society (GOMPS) was formed in 1992. Local citizens were concerned that native Garry oak woodlands and meadows were rapidly disappearing in the Capital Regional District. Development and human actions have caused and continue to be the…
Watch: Creating Resilient Green Built Neighbourhoods
These inspiring presentations focus on solutions for the creation of resilient, healthy and happy communities. Speakers include: Jack Anderson, one of western Canada’s leading green building design experts, urban planners and community design visionaries; Arno…
One Planet Saanich
The Creatively United for the Planet Society has been involved since last year in the One Planet Saanich Initiative, with 12 local schools, businesses and other organizations. One planet living is a vision of the world in which people enjoy healthy, happy lives,…
