by aeon on Wednesday Jul 17 2019
by David Suzuki on Tuesday Jul 16 2019
Climate protection is not a partisan issue
Media and politicians often regard environmentalists as a special interest group with political priorities served by “green” parties. If a Green politician isn’t present or allowed to participate in a public debate, journalists tend to eschew environmental questions, considering them the purview of the absent party. It’s absurd...
by Contributor on Thursday Jul 11 2019
By Chris Gardner, President, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association
In the race for worst city council in British Columbia, Victoria gets most of the media buzz.
It’s no wonder why, given Victoria’s debates over such stupid ideas as trying to ...
by David Suzuki on Wednesday Jul 10 2019
The rush to exploit and sell fossil fuels as quickly as possible before the reality of climate disruption becomes too great to deny or ignore has generated some Orwellian rationalizations. Somehow a bitumen pipeline has become part of Canada’s plan to tackle the climate crisis. Another fossil fuel, fracked gas, is being touted as a climate solution.
It’s twisted logic that exposes a...
by Sara Golling on Tuesday Jul 09 2019
Our federal government, and CSIS, are focusing on the wrong threats
Recently, there has been publicity about a perception that Canada’s Intelligence Service – CSIS – has dedicated resources to investigating law-abiding, peaceful advocacy groups – and their members -- working to preserve Canada’s natural environment and its life-supporting capacity. Articles in...
by Contributor on Thursday Jul 04 2019
Since being established in 1969, Kootenay Savings has made it a priority to make a lasting and meaningful impact in the Kootenays.
“Year after year, through grants, donations, sponsorships, bursaries and more, Kootenay Savings invests a good portion of our prots back into the communities we serve," said ,” Kootenay Savings Community Liaison, Aron Burke.
"Profits made possible...
by David Suzuki on Wednesday Jul 03 2019
There’s no shortage of solutions to the climate crisis. Rapidly developing clean-energy technology, reducing energy consumption and waste, increasing efficiency, reforming agricultural practices and protecting and restoring forests and wetlands all put us on a path to cleaner air, water and soil, healthier biodiversity and lower climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions.
Clean-energy...
by Sara Golling on Wednesday Jun 26 2019
This morning, I received a message from the BC Government and became nearly incoherent with anger. I sent the following hastily-composed letter to the Premier and the relevant ministers:
Dear BC Government:
Your message about the fifth anniversary of the Tsilhqot'in Decision sparked rage in my aging brain -- at the BC government's continued determination...
by Contributor on Wednesday Jun 26 2019
British Columbia’s economy continues to lead the country as the only province in Canada rated "AAA" by all three international credit rating agencies.
B.C.’s strong position is confirmed with Fitch’s credit rating report, the third and final international rating for the year.
“Our government is building an economy that benefits all British Columbians, not just a few at the top,...
by David Suzuki on Tuesday Jun 25 2019
The economy-versus-environment debate is wrong-headed in elevating a changeable human construct to the same level or above the natural systems on which our health and well-being depend. And in many cases, it would be more accurate to characterize it as “environment versus corporate interests.” Although those interests often align with economic benefits and jobs, sometimes they just mean bigger...
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