Posts from ‘Commentary’ - Page 28
The Harper Conservatives have left the building in the Comox Valley
It’s a good thing many retirees like to volunteer their skills and that Vancouver Island is home to an exceptional set of them with abundant knowledge. They knew this ...
An open letter to Minister James Moore
The general manager of the Jericho Sailing Centre is accusing Coast Guard brass of straight-out lying to the public. Here’s Mike Cotter’s open letter to Minister James Moore. Dear ...
What do you do to prevent more oil spills?
One week ago Vancouver residents woke up to the news that a grain freighter at anchor had leaked bunker fuel into English Bay. No reason to panic, right? Conditions ...
Grumpy cat says ‘Keep that crap outta my sewer’
Well folks, this has truly never happened before… Concerned citizens were invited to provide input on a wastewater permit application for the proposed coal port at Fraser Surrey Docks. ...
Sooke goes face to face with Kinder Morgan
Kinder Morgan has been on the road lately doling out money to communities that would be affected by their pipeline project . They found no buyers in Sooke. “Go ...
Story Time for Climate Activists: The Big Swim
From guest blogger Carrie Saxifrage In Don’t Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Ignore Climate Change, George Marshall compiled research on brain science as it ...
Stop Bill C-51 Day of Action
What a great response last weekend across the country to demonstrate concern about Bill C-51! Thank you to everyone who tweeted at Liberal MPs Joyce Murray and Hedy Fry ...
Jumping into action
Born and raised on the west coast of B.C., Jordan Soet has spent his whole life exploring his home province. At an early age, his parents instilled in him ...
How does the Let BC Vote campaign fit into federal election organizing and beyond?
Like many people, I joined Dogwood Initiative because of its unique citizens’ initiative strategy. As we approach the one-year anniversary of the Let BC Vote campaign launch, I find ...