BC heritage professionals lobby cabinet ministers to conserve Shakesides
The BC Association of Heritage Professionals warns provincial cabinet ministers of the serious precedent that could be set by varying Mack Laing’s trust agreement with the Town of Comox to preserve Shakesides
BC attorney general appears to argue both sides of cases similar to Mack Laing battle
In West Vancouver, BC attorney general sues a municipality for breach of trust. In the Town of Comox, the attorney general defends breaching Mack Laing’s trust. Is the agency’s perspective changing?
Comox Valley adds voices to the demand for a federal climate debate
Some 30 rallies held Wednesday across Canada – outside CBC studios, offices and in the streets – aim to pressure the public broadcaster to host a debate between federal party leaders on the climate crisis ahead of the coming election
The Week: the effects of drought, but who really owns the water?
This spring’s drought has forced BC Hydro to reduce flows in the Puntledge River so fall Chinook have enough water to migrate, but who really owns this water? It’s not so clear anymore
5 days left to influence BC’s key forest practices legislation
Photo from the Ancient Forest Alliance By Guest Writer he BC Government is seeking public input on proposed changes to the Forest and Range Practices Act, the main piece of legislation governing forest practices in BC....
In Courtenay, a low-carbon solar oasis thrives behind a suburban facade
In Courtenay, Stewart Mcintosh has turned his yard into a low-carbon oasis. He harvests solar energy three ways, forming the linchpin of his low-carbon lifestyle
Why parents worry: sexting, porn, abuse and no education when it’s most relevant
Sexual health education has become an important topic in District 71 and around the province because social media and access to online pornography have created a crisis of sexual issues in our schools
The Week: No gang problem here, but special RCMP unit shows up anyway
No gang problem in the Comox Valley says Mayor Bob Wells and other interesting observations shooting around the community this week
Sexual health education improving — slowly — in Comox Valley schools
Comox Valley parents are leading the province in sexual health education advocacy, and shining a light on gaps in School District 71 that have led to significant improvements
Comox Valley parents leading BC schools toward expanded sexual health education
Comox Valley parents are leading the province in advocating for an expanded BC sexual health curriculum, starting with their own School District 71
Watershed Sentinel: Canadian hemp fibre finally poised for market acceptance
Canadian hemp has an ecological footprint of hemp is one-third to a half smaller that U.S. cotton, a factor that is fueling the plant’s comeback on world markets
Harley-riding Hamilton Mack Laing fills the hall after 104 years
Comox legendary naturalist Hamilton Mack Laing’s account of his motorcycle ride from New York to the San Francisco World Exhibition of 1915 is now available in a new edition of his memoir