Shutting down salmon farming would put us out of business
We recently wrote Premier John Horgan to express concern about the increasing politics surrounding salmon farming in B.C. as several farms in our region come up for tenure renewal.
Island Voices – Island Talk
Let’s Talk About Hearing Loss
“Would you like a roll, Dad?” Marilyn asked her dad, age 84, across the restaurant table.
Women in Weed: Welcome to the Emerging “Estrogen Oligarchy
The view that women are being left out of the industry’s green rush – and not shaping the future of legal cannabis – is slowly changing.
The Agricultural Land Reserve Must Be Protected.
The prospect of Central Saanich farmland being covered with cannabis greenhouses has mobilized a group of citizens who are fighting to make sure that doesn’t happen.
At memorial, former premier Dave Barrett remembered for his compassion
Dave Barrett, B.C.’s first New Democrat premier, was remembered Saturday for stepping in and stepping up with policies protecting everything from farmland to seniors and even children’s behinds threatened by the strap.
The Real Cost of Trump’s Tariffs
Trump recently called for a 25 per cent tariff on imported steel and a 10 per cent tariff on imported aluminum.
A Burial at Sea… with a Purpose
Living Reef Memorial Canada preserves vital habitat through preserve ownership and promotes preservation through innovation, dialogue, and by transforming non eco-friendly industries into eco-beneficial industries.
Less Childcare Responsibility for Grandparents
As grandparents, it’s tough to see our kids struggling financially as they raise their children.
Modular houses eyed for school district land
A proposal to install temporary housing on Greater Victoria school district property has been put forward by the Anomura Housing Society.
Look for the not so hidden signs
When families get together during festive seasons after a long period of separation, it often becomes apparent an aging loved one may need help.