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Lawrie McFarlane: COVID, the hammer and the shield

Lawrie McFarlane: COVID, the hammer and the shield

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Geoff Johnson: It's time for a long, hard look at large-scale testing

Geoff Johnson: It's time for a long, hard look at large-scale testing

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Anny Scoones: Every day should be Orange Shirt Day

Anny Scoones: Every day should be Orange Shirt Day

Sept. 30 was 鈥淥range Shirt Day.鈥 By wearing an orange shirt, we recognize the long and continuing road of reconciliation with First Nation Peoples.
Our Community: Grandmothers pedal for their counterparts in Africa

Our Community: Grandmothers pedal for their counterparts in Africa

Victoria Grandmothers for Africa have wrapped up their virtual 鈥渢our鈥 of sub-Saharan Africa, collectively pedalling almost 28,000 kilometres and raising more than $132,000 for their counterparts in Africa.
Trevor Hancock: In failing nature, governments fail us

Trevor Hancock: In failing nature, governments fail us

There is a wonderful scene in Gilbert and Sullivan鈥檚 Pirates of Penzance that brings to mind our governments鈥 approach to protecting nature.
The write-in ballot: How to fill it in

The write-in ballot: How to fill it in

If you鈥檙e planning to vote by mail in the Oct. 24 provincial election, your ballot might look a little different than what you鈥檙e used to.
Charla Huber: Island man with COVID-19 finds support from some, judgment from others

Charla Huber: Island man with COVID-19 finds support from some, judgment from others

I know someone who had COVID-19 recently, and I asked if he would be willing to share his story for my column.
Our Community: Check out Saanich's new green space at Jenkins Pond Park

Our Community: Check out Saanich's new green space at Jenkins Pond Park

Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes is celebrating after a half-acre chunk of seasonal wetland at Kings Pond Park was donated to the municipality by the late Brian Patriquin, who lived on adjacent Queensbury Avenue.
A royal ascent: Taking on Kings Peak in Strathcona Provincial Park

A royal ascent: Taking on Kings Peak in Strathcona Provincial Park

鈥淐aution Steep rugged terrain Slippery cliff sections Avalanche conditions exist Use at own risk鈥 was the trailhead sign鈥檚 crisp announcement at the beginning of the hike to Kings Peak in the northern reaches of Strathcona Provincial Park.
Monique Keiran: Escape the daily grind: Buy an acre on Mars for $12

Monique Keiran: Escape the daily grind: Buy an acre on Mars for $12

The pandemic has made grocery shopping a bit of an ordeal. Even with looser COVID-19 restrictions, we have to plan for an entire week.