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THE LAND CONSERVANCY of British Columbia
THE LAND CONSERVANCY FACES A NEW ROUND OF CONTROVERSY CONCERNING FINANCES: By brian zelley
An organization that was formed in 1997 to protect habitat and properties was involved in controversy in 2009 when the... AMATEUR BOXING in BC - The Road Forward
THE ROAD FORWARD: By Brian Zelley With the 2009-2010 amateur season fast approaching the end of the current season run, it is time to look back and measure how far we have come and what needs to be done to... What do you think should done with Tilikum, the killer whale?
"The orca, or killer whale, is known widely as a traditional symbol of British Columbia’s native heritage. The large, black and white whales that can be found bouncing and arcing above the waters of British... 1094 views | 25 recommendations | 14 comments
BC courthouses under scrutiny for public document access
Three reporters from the Times Colonist are putting their journalism skills to the test in their mission to exploit the inconsistencies that exist in British Columbia's open court system and in the accessing of public court documents. "... The idea was quite simple,...
created by Jessica Tucker | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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156 views | 34 recommendations | 3 comments
Christmas Tree Hunting
It's that time of year when many people are Christmas Tree hunting. Everyone who erects a tree for the Christmas season wants the most perfect one. While the Christmas tree has become a central symbol... Food Security Is of Increasing Concern
The term food security was barely heard a decade ago on Vancouver Island but with the new reality of climate change and peak oil, food security is of increasing concern. Fifty years ago a... Ticks and Humans in British Columbia
Spring on the west coast of Canada brings wildflowers, soft breezes and tick bites. These tiny blood sucking insects reach peak nuisance value in early spring. The blood sucker on Vancouver Island is...
created by Barbara McPherson | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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4068 views | 66 recommendations | 6 comments
Buying Free Range Eggs? What Does "Free Range" Mean?
There is an encouraging trend in hen's egg buying these days. Many institutions are moving towards selling only eggs from non-caged or battery birds. California has made the move to gradually phase out...
created by Barbara McPherson | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
2868 views | 33 recommendations | 3 comments
2868 views | 33 recommendations | 3 comments
Pollution From Plastic Threatens Beach
This is an ocean planet. On Vancouver Island we have been blessed with the bounty from the ocean. Oysters lay on the clean beaches. Children play on the sandy beaches in the summer. Dog...
created by Barbara McPherson | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
754 views | 32 recommendations | 6 comments
754 views | 32 recommendations | 6 comments
VANCOUVER ISLAND BOXING - Today & Yesterday (1954 to 2009)
The sport of amateur and pofessional boxing has an
interesting past
From the 1950's to 1990's, the most active place for boxing
was Greater Victoria. On the amateur side of the sport,
during the Sixties... Surfing in Canada - evade logs, dodge rocks, elude sea lions.
We were a fair ways out from the point now and I was riding a wave in when I looked down and saw jagged rocks less than 6 inches below the surface of the water. There was a graveyard of logs, drift wood and... Contaminated Cocaine Hits British Columbia, 10 Seriously Ill
BC health officials are warning of contaminated cocaine which has led to serious illness in at least 10 Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland cases. " The patients suffered from bone marrow suppression and an... Salmon, The Fish That Keeps On Giving
Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, CanadaVancouver Island is blessed with clean rivers, big trees and abundant wildlife. Nanaimo River is one of those beautiful rivers. It might not seems like it to the casual...
created by Barbara McPherson | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
242 views | 42 recommendations | 7 comments
242 views | 42 recommendations | 7 comments
Nice Waterfall....Too bad it's the effluent from a mine....in a Provincial Park.
A photo from the film Strathcona: A Slice Through Paradise Canwest Global cuts local news on Vancouver Island
More bad news for local news gathering care of the Asper empire..."LOCAL TELEVISION IS TAKING A HIT TODAY WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF 18 LAYOFFS AT CHEK-TV. AMONG THOSE LOSING THEIR JOBS IS GENERAL MANAGER RON EBERLE. ALSO LAID OFF ARE SOME ON AIR-PERSONNEL AND THE STATION’S... Top Members Today
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