Community Stories
Share Your Thoughts on Saanich Climate Plan
The 2026 Climate Plan: 100% Renewable and Resilient Saanich will be presented to Saanich, BC Council on Monday, June 22nd for approval. Share your thoughts on the 2026 Climate Plan with Council, email council@saanich.ca. Attend the meeting in person or online (learn…
Indigenous Histories in Vancouver: Exploring the Places That Matter
In celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, it is essential to recognize the impact of Indigenous heritage in Vancouver. This can be achieved by exploring the Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s “Places That Matter” project.
Stand Up for the Arts
The Province of BC’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services is seeking written input as part of their Budget 2027 consultation process. The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture encourages British Columbians to contribute toward the consultation…
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What the Fish? Marine Jargon Explained.
Fisheries laws and management plans may be public, but they are often buried in dense, technical language that makes it difficult for the public to understand and hold decision-makers accountable. This glossary of 28 key fisheries terms is designed to change that. By…
New Mapping Reveals Critical “Cooling Centres” for Salmon in the Warming Coldwater River
As rivers across Western North America face climate change-driven record-breaking temperatures, Raincoast Conservation Foundation, in partnership with the Scw’exmx Tribal Council and nłeʔképmx Guardians from Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly, have released a groundbreaking…
Café Books: Rx for Hope
I have begun to think of Café Books as more of an apothecary than a bookstore. You can send them a prescription for almost any kind of moral dilemma, philosophical contradiction, scientific ambiguity, urgent mental uplifting or any other ailment of spirit that you…
Canadian First: Nuchatlaht First Nation Wins Legal Victory in Nootka Island Claim
For the first time in Canadian history, a nation has won full Aboriginal title over its claim. In 2024, the BC Supreme Court granted the Nuchatlaht First Nation rights over an 11-kilometre sliver of land on the island north of Tofino. But in a landmark decision, a…
Getting to “Yes” on Renewable Energy Takes Fairness, Trust and Tangible Benefits
Canadians largely buy into the fact that we need to get our energy from clean sources. At the same time, support can drop when specific projects are proposed near where people live. It’s easy to assume that this is just a classic “Not in My Backyard” reaction. Yet a…
A Measured Response to Fort Rodd Hill Urban Park Status
The Federal Government is exploring National Urban Park status for Fort Rodd Hill and area. What seemingly appears like a great news story on the surface may result in the destruction of the surrounding natural habitat of Fort Rodd Hill and area:…
Guide to Public Comments on Proposed Regulations to Protect Southern Resident Killer Whales
The Government of Canada is seeking public feedback on proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Regulations that would strengthen protections for endangered Southern Resident killer whales. To address the underwater noise and disturbance from boats, the federal…
Take Action: Stop Canada Post’s Sweeping Service Cuts
Canada Post has been given the green light by the Federal Government to move forward with sweeping service cuts to the public post office. Proposed cuts include: Ending door-to-door delivery in favour of community mailboxes; Closing rural post offices; Changing…
What Does It Mean That ‘Environmentalists Have Lost, Big Time’?
In a recent interview marking his approaching 90th birthday, David Suzuki said: “We’ve lost, environmentalists have lost, big time.” But what does it mean that environmentalists have lost? Who is we? What have we lost? And if we have lost, who has won, and what does winning mean?
Threat to East Sooke Park
If you love East Sooke Park, please take a look at this application for a commercial venture and submit a comment expressing your opposition to the proposed plan. The proposed plan indicates intention to build a multi-use site revolving around outdoor education,…
Seeking Input on Saanich’s Draft Zero Waste Strategy
The District of Saanich is inviting residents to read the newly drafted Zero Waste Strategy and share feedback before the final plan goes to Council. Find the draft Strategy and survey: Saanich Draft Zero Waste Strategy Survey Developed through research, data…
Destruction of Esquimalt’s Natural Assets
It appears that due to approved development, the Township of Esquimalt and the Department of National Defence continue to add to the senseless destruction of natural habitat for birds, pollinators, urban wildlife and humans to enjoy. Numerous healthy, mature trees…
