Island Voices

I had to laugh when I read Saturday’s editorial in the Times Colonist about homeless “consultants” hired to attend the City of Victoria’s workshop on short term sheltering options.

Green Burial has become a third option available to families looking to minimize their environmental footprint when a loved one passes away. Being green and environmental conscience has become a way of life. Click here to read the complete article .

1. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre: Here’s your opportunity to view Vancouver Island wildlife, especially raptors and black bears! This is a non-profit organization that cares for the well-being of Vancouver Island wildlife. Find them at 1240 Leffler Road in Errington.

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