Island Voices – Island Talk

Find a quiet place, close your eyes; take a deep breath and relax. Think pleasant thoughts. of friends, loved ones or favourite places.

This little boy drowned. He didn’t live long enough to know the bureaucratic differences between the words immigrant, refugee or displaced person. We let him down because as Canadians we do know the difference. All the values that we hold dear in our society were built by people that left their homeland in search of…

Chris Benesch told me I could still be green after I shuffled off this mortal coil. Being the environmentally conscious guy that I am, I was intrigued. “I assume you’re not talking about mold, so how does that work exactly?” Backtracking a bit, I always assumed I would be buried in the family plot –…

If you give your dog treats like peanut butter or grapes, make sure you watch this.

For decades mayors, councillors, trustees and regional directors have passed resolutions at the UBCM asking for senior governments to take care of the derelict & abandoned vessels, illegal mooring buoys and human waste dumping that pollute their local shorelines. Continue reading.

Rotary Club of Parksville A.M. provides service to our community and advances world understanding by building on the strengths of our members.  

This is an incredible island moment that shows the magic, the power and the mystery of the ocean that surrounds us. Be prepared to marvel as the amazing creatures. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnBpMiyey4U&feature=youtu.be

When a friend invited me to go on a cycling adventure to Salt Spring Island to take in the Saturday Farmer’s Market, all I really knew about the island was a multitude of artists, artisans and authors call it home, including Robert Bateman and Arthur Black. I think there’s more creators than trees living there….

Trophy hunting is a crime against humanity and the world. The people pulling the trigger are obviously devoid of self worth and blind to the consequences and the responsibility of what they are doing.    

After yet another dictatorial announcement regarding the senate by our prime minister I am very concerned about the direction our country is heading. I suggest we all take a moment to review the path that Stephen Harper has taken to obtain total control of our country. Click here to read complete article