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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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Growing Young Farmers
Congratulations to Growing Young Farmers for winning the 2016 Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2016 Crystal Award for Not-For-Profit! Growing Young Farmers Society was founded in 2011 by Dave Friend (aka Mr. Organic) and gained charity status in 2013. Our team is…
Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership
The Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership (PSYL) has developed out of the values and mission of the UWC movement. Each summer, we bring together youth from around the world for a three-week UWC experience that gives them the opportunity to build an international…
Fish Eye Project: Live Dives
We entertain, engage, and educate by connecting people to the world’s ocean through interactive Live Dives. Participants can see, hear, and talk to scuba divers, in real time, without getting wet.
Vancouver Island Indigenous Food Network
The Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities Indigenous Foods Network (VICCIFN) is a collective of passionate and dedicated members with a shared vision of a healthy future based upon reconnecting with First Nations cultural teachings and practices. The membership…
Climate Change Action Plans You Need To Know About
On November 4, 2016, the government of Canada signed the Paris Climate Change Agreement. The goals of this agreement commits Canada to reducing reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% from 2005 levels by the year 2030.
