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Our Community: South Island Powwow returns; debris pulled from local waters

Our Community: South Island Powwow returns; debris pulled from local waters

Local and mainland First Nations have been invited to participate in the powwow, which will feature a traditional grand entry
Geoff Johnson: Educators need to begin planning for coming population bump

Geoff Johnson: Educators need to begin planning for coming population bump

British Columbia’s population is projected to reach 7.9 million by 2046, up 44% from 2023
One jellyfish arrived in B.C. decades ago. Thousands of clones spread to 34 waterways

One jellyfish arrived in B.C. decades ago. Thousands of clones spread to 34 waterways

Scientists are trying to understand the impact of the gelatinous invaders, whose numbers are increasing as the climate warms
Centuries-old Pentlatch fish trap panel connects K’ómoks, Qualicum people to their ancestors

Centuries-old Pentlatch fish trap panel connects K’ómoks, Qualicum people to their ancestors

The 550-year-old Pentlatch fish trap panel is the largest and most complete of its kind that exists today, and measures approximately six metres in length and 70 centimetres wide.
David Sovka: Accept the happy truth that we are built to nap

David Sovka: Accept the happy truth that we are built to nap

Please keep in mind this is science talking, not just me staring at my keyboard, wishing I was fast asleep at home
Trevor Hancock: Seniors demand action on climate change

Trevor Hancock: Seniors demand action on climate change

On Oct. 1, I will be joining hundreds of seniors at the B.C. legislature in Victoria to call for immediate and serious action on climate change
A day in the life of Victoria: Camera club marks 80 years with 24-hour photo shoot

A day in the life of Victoria: Camera club marks 80 years with 24-hour photo shoot

The Victoria Camera Club asked its members to go out on the streets of Victoria on June 1 to take pictures. Here's what they saw.
Our Community: Lekwungen art in Inner Harbour includes sea-wolf gates

Our Community: Lekwungen art in Inner Harbour includes sea-wolf gates

The goal of the project is to bring First Nations culture to residents and visitors.
Monique Keiran: Worms in your fish could be a sign of a healthy ocean

Monique Keiran: Worms in your fish could be a sign of a healthy ocean

In ecology, the presence of the parasite is not a reason for gagging but a sign of a healthy, functioning marine ecosystem.
Trevor Hancock: Environmental resilience requires robust governance at regional level

Trevor Hancock: Environmental resilience requires robust governance at regional level

While I would not argue for one large regional government, having 13 separate municipal governments for a region of 400,000 people seems excessive