Community Stories
BC Voters Cheated by First-Past-the-Post
BC Conservatives receive 69% of the seats with 48% of the vote. BC voters cheated by first-past-the-post and pushed further towards a two-party system. The election results did not reflect what voters said with their ballots: The BC Conservatives got 69% of the seats…
Vancouver’s Urban Crows: Daily Commute and Evening Roost
Every evening, Vancouver’s skies fill with crows as they fly across the city at sunset. Whether you are a resident or new to Vancouver, this natural marvel has a way of sparking curiosity.
The Case Against ‘Strategic’ Voting in BC
This video is a very good explanation of how the biggest political parties operate in BC and across Canada. Right now British Columbian voters have until Saturday, October 24th to decide who to vote for. Fear mongering and divisiveness is a hallmark of the status quo….
Esquimalt-Colwood Provincial Candidate Meeting Recording
Learn where the candidates for the Esquimalt-Colwood (including Vic West + View Royal) stand on a variety of issues. Hosted by the citizen-led South Island Climate Action Network (SI-CAN) and the Gorge Waterway Action Society. Moderator: Judith Cullington PROVINCIAL…
Call for Indigenous Artists
OPPORTUNITY for Indigenous artists to create art for the entrance to Sooke Region Museum. Artwork created by Indigenous artist(s) from the local communities of T’Sou-ke, SC’IȺNEW̱, and Pacheedaht located at the Museum entrance.
Bill-44 Should Be Front and Foremost During A Snap Election On Top Of An Election.
The Issue We the signed residents of British Columbia, call upon the Province of B.C. to repeal (or amend) BC Bill-44 (2023), in order to restore public hearings and municipal powers over zoning, which are being taken away by the bill. We do so, because Bill 44 is: 1….
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I Found a God of My Understanding
Are you hobbled psychologically by your church doctrine?
I’m only asking.
Some things do not evolve me. Some things do.
When a man moves away from nature his heart becomes hard.
Native American Proverb, Lakota Sioux
Nature is speaking – but are we listening?
Courtesy of the Times Colonist February 1, 2017 Over the past couple of years, Conservation International (CI) has released a series of brief but powerful videos that give nature a voice. And what voices they are; movie actors such as Harrison Ford (The Ocean), Julia…
Seeds for Thought
When I held a seed there was a weight of inspiring knowledge that sprung forth – I was holding generations and generations of a plant. An endless cycle of seed, leaf, flower, seed… Food for generations.
Passion for Your Work Could Change Your Life… It Changed Mine!
Having passion for your job is more important than the monthly pay cheque that reminds you every two weeks that…You could have…You would have…You should have… I’m happy to say I did and so can you.
How a bowl of soup helped me get to know 100 neighbours
How bowls of soup helped me get to know 100 of my neighbours!
When Inequality Becomes Unacceptable
One of the key principles of population and public health is social justice and equity. We recognize that inequalities in health exist, but that when they are unfair, unjust and preventable, they are unacceptable.
TV Training for This Is Leadership
We are so fortunate to have the opportunity for community-led television programming with Shaw TV. Thanks to community leaders like Daphne Goode and the incredible camera/tech team led by Chris Weatherhead and Orlando Carillo at Shaw, our enthusiastic volunteer team…
Urban Sanctuaries Project
The Capital Regional District (CRD) has teamed up with many regional partners to celebrate the 2017 centennial of the Migratory Bird Convention Act. The CRD is home to 3 of BC’s 7 bird sanctuaries, in Shoal Harbour, Esquimalt Lagoon and Victoria Harbour.
Leadership and Change Management
The pace of change is much greater today than it was a century ago, and in order for organizations to be successful under these changing circumstances, the presence of strong leadership is needed.
Is Housing A Human Right?
Taxpayer money is being spent on policing and on health care that would not be necessary if everyone had adequate housing. Not only is housing each person what a just society should provide for its citizens, it is also the most socially responsible thing t
Leadership in a Dark Shaky Time
I’ve been feeling shaky – off centre recently. A friend’s comment that I am blessed to come down where I ought to be got me back on solid ground.
Youth Leadership In Action
Our names are Franny and Rupert. We are nine and twelve years old. We are environmental rights advocates who work with the Blue Dot movement. We believe that every Canadian has the right to clean water, healthy good, clean air and access to nature.
