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Reflections: tree fallers share regrets and wisdom

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Written By Jeff Davies
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If an old tree falls in the forest, does it cry? Those who say there’s no middle ground to be found in B.C.’s endless succession of Wars-in-the-Woods may want to listen to the words of a few old loggers.  “I’ve always had a reverence for the woods. Lots of loggers do,” says Ernie Sellentin, a […]

Cautious approval for transition from open-net salmon farming

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Written By Tom Davis
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When salmon farming first appeared on the B.C. coast, it drew limited attention – most British Columbians knew little about it. Of those who did, some thought pen-reared salmon could replace a declining wild salmon commercial fishery, protect jobs and even aid salmon recovery.  In reality, there was little science 30-plus years ago about how […]

Vancouver Island rail service running out of time

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Written By Geoff Russ
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Demands for sustainable public transport have been growing stronger throughout Canada, but on Vancouver Island, rail advocates may be running out of time to see their dream realized.  Proponents of a new Island rail line want to repair and modernize already-existing train infrastructure to bring rail service back to the island. However, a portion of […]

Mean Streets: Nowhere else to go

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Written By Fran Yanor
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Part 1 of 3 – If not prison, then where? A small group of British Columbians are homeless, addicted, mentally ill, and trapped in a loop of repeating criminal behaviour. With the ongoing illicit drug overdose and addiction crisis, brain injuries and psychotic disorders are on the rise. The situation on the streets is worsening. […]