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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Canada Needs Action, Not Just Words
This lead story has some great assessments which could form the basis of an open letter to Trudeau (under a title, introduction, or close such as “Why I am ashamed to be Canadian”, or “All talk, no action”, “We are now a force for extinction”, “Can the hypocrisy…
Saanich Housing Strategy Task Force Report Survey
We would like your feedback on strategies to improve housing affordability, choice, and supply in Saanich based on the Housing Strategy Task Force recommendations. Your input on Task Force recommendations for principles, focus areas, strategies, and actions is…
Bee’s Knees Music Video
Years ago, I started blending my passion for music with my work as an environmental activist. I wanted to create new tools for people to share important eco-messages, in a way that would feel less preachy. I hope you can take a moment to enjoy the great animation work…
Meaningful Action for Earth Day
Why have a special day to celebrate and care for the Earth? Shouldn’t we do that every day? Well, as organizers of the first Earth Day in 1970 realized, it’s an opportunity to raise awareness about climate issues, get on the political agenda, and create…
Sooke Rally – Protect Fairy Creek & Support Blockades – Sat. April 17
Hats off to all who attended last Saturday’s Sooke rally. And thank you to Rene and Jane for being safety peeps and Wow to banner makers! yes!! We can support the Rainforest Flying Squad and help protect Fairy Creek… We will rally to defend Fairy Creek and…
Historic Moment for our Forests and Climate Change
John Horgan will have an emergency cabinet meeting on the Fairy Creek situation and our old growth forests this month. This is a good time to send letters to the premier and MLAs. Contacts are provided below. Please ask your friends, family, neighbours and other…
Metchosin Wilderness Camp Update
As a new step in Metchosin’s response to concerns with subdivision of the Metchosin Wilderness Camp, community members have initiated a Go Fund Me campaign, to assist in bringing professional legal knowledge in the practice area of non-profit and charity law, into the…
Petition in Support of Farmer’s Market Program
With the support of MP Gord Johns of Courtenay – Alberni, the BCAFM is bringing a petition forward to the House of Commons asking the Government of Canada to help expand the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program (FMNCP) across the country. The FMNCP connects…
Energy, Housing & Transportation Matters
Knowledge Powers Action What specific actions can we all take to lower our carbon footprint and save money? We explore answers to this question and many others. Learn practicable and achievable actions that can move us along…
Circling the new local economy with the six R’s
Becoming a One Planet region is a mammoth challenge, but one we have to meet unless we prefer to leave it to Mother Nature to do it for us (and to us). But that is not going to be pretty! The key to becoming a One Planet Region is in principle very simple; use and consume a lot less stuff and energy — especially fossil fuels — and produce much less waste.
REFORM to TRANSFORM: Climate Education Reform BC Action Toolkit
As youth who grew up unaware of the magnitude of the looming Climate Crisis, our team’s concern arose knowing how complacent our governments and the educational system has remained amidst the downfall and unnecessary destruction of our natural world.
Citizens Stand to Protect BC’s Old-Growth Forests
Premier John Horgan will be making an announcement at a forestry convention Thursday, April 8th Please get your emails and letters in today as soon as possible! On April 1, the BC Supreme Court handed down a decision to impose the injunction sought by Teal Jones. The…
