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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
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices November 2014 Do you know what advance care planning is? You should. Advance care planning is when you or a loved one writes down your wishes and instructions for future health care. Basically, it’s a living will built around one’s beliefs, values and wishes. Advance care planning allows someone to express…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices November 2014 October 22nd marked the day when the BC Liberals showed their true colors. It marked a day when the BC Liberals took a page from the Harper Tories playbook and destroyed a legacy of climate leadership in British Columbia. In what will become known as a defining moment in…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices November 2014 We routinely see hyperactive dogs. Though these dogs are difficult to work with and train, it can be done and made easier if we look at the many possible causes and implement solutions. Many hyperactivity problems stem from the dog’s boredom and a lack of stimulation. In order to…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices August 2014 This is a recent study done at the University of California (Davis). If you are thinking about neutering your dog, you might want to take a look. Abstract Our recent study on the effects of neutering (including spaying) in Golden Retrievers in markedly increasing the incidence of two joint…