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Trevor Hancock: Counting down the Climate Clock

Trevor Hancock: Counting down the Climate Clock

Climate Clocks are appearing around the world in cities such as Berlin, New York and Oslo.
Charla Huber: Workplace of the future should take the best of pre- and post-COVID

Charla Huber: Workplace of the future should take the best of pre- and post-COVID

Lately, I’ve realized that all of my memories before March 2020 have been categorized into the pre-COVID-19 part of my life. I am sure this is true for everyone else.
Lawrie McFarlane: First half of the campaign marked by misfires

Lawrie McFarlane: First half of the campaign marked by misfires

As the provincial election campaigns reaches the mid-way point, the question arises, can’t anyone here play this game? That quote is usually attributed to long-time New York Mets manager Casey Stengel, but it certainly applies.
Sept. 24, 1970: One bank robbery, 2 shootings, 2 carjackings and a marine-hostage-taking

Sept. 24, 1970: One bank robbery, 2 shootings, 2 carjackings and a marine-hostage-taking

Fifty years ago, on Sept. 24, 1970, Det. Sgt. Einar Hemstad and Det. Const. Doug Slievert were shot at a bank robbery in downtown Victoria.
Anny Scoones: Rediscovered book on UVic history opens world of experience

Anny Scoones: Rediscovered book on UVic history opens world of experience

I’m sure if we thought about it carefully, we could think of a few benefits COVID-19 has brought us — less air pollution from the docking of cruise ships, more time to chat with your neighbour, and more pets finding their forever homes (all that’s le
Geoff Johnson: Where do candidates stand on education?

Geoff Johnson: Where do candidates stand on education?

As the Fraser Institute points out, spending on K-12 education, the second largest spending envelope in British Columbia, can rightly be seen as an important investment for the next generation.
Our Community: Dealer joins with Cool Aid, insurer to give car to someone in need

Our Community: Dealer joins with Cool Aid, insurer to give car to someone in need

You can still nominate someone in need to receive a refurbished 2004 Chevrolet Malibu that’s insured for three months. King’s Auto Sales is joining with the Victoria Cool Aid Society for the giveaway.
Geoff Johnson: We need to make sure the next generation doesn't lose faith in the future

Geoff Johnson: We need to make sure the next generation doesn't lose faith in the future

The images of otherwise intelligent adolescents ignoring the COVID-19 protocols and partying in large maskless groups is a genuine cause for concern and an indicator that things are not as we would wish them to be for this next generation.
Trevor Hancock: Social, not ecological factors control our population

Trevor Hancock: Social, not ecological factors control our population

Social, not ecological factors control our population In his 2016 book The Serengeti Rules, Sean Carroll tells us Charles Elton, the 1920s pioneering ecologist, identified four factors that control animal numbers: predators, pathogens, parasites and
Anny Scoones: Hiking book inspires Mount Becher adventure

Anny Scoones: Hiking book inspires Mount Becher adventure

There are two pastimes that we are able to enjoy throughout this strange year of COVID-19, reading books and embarking on new outdoor activities.