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Lawrie McFarlane: Province鈥檚 local-government systems need an overhaul

Lawrie McFarlane: Province鈥檚 local-government systems need an overhaul

A recent town hall meeting convened by Victoria city council turned ugly in a hurry.
Geoff Johnson: Authentic assessment takes more than just a simple test

Geoff Johnson: Authentic assessment takes more than just a simple test

Testing, at least the kind that frequently happens in schools, is back in the news. The U.S.
Trevor Hancock: The need for change can provide opportunities

Trevor Hancock: The need for change can provide opportunities

A few years ago, Naomi Klein wrote a book about climate change titled This Changes Everything. Her point was climate change is a crisis of capitalism and we need to radically rethink our society and economy, if we are to deal with it.
Charla Huber: Innovative technologies can still honour ancient teachings

Charla Huber: Innovative technologies can still honour ancient teachings

We鈥檝e been told that water is essential for life. There are many phrases in every culture that reference this. We can鈥檛 go very long without water. Space programs are even geared to seek planets that have this element required for human life.
Our Community: New playground at Cecilia Ravine

Our Community: New playground at Cecilia Ravine

Children checked out a larger, more accessible playground at the official opening celebration of Cecelia Ravine Park鈥檚 improved park area last week.
Island Voices: Smartphones in the classroom, pro and con

Island Voices: Smartphones in the classroom, pro and con

Public debates about smartphones in the classroom are flaring up across the country, but the voices of young people are missing, those that researchers say are most at risk.
A preview of the Island's summer festivals and events

A preview of the Island's summer festivals and events

The music community on Vancouver Island has undergone a seismic shift the past few years, with postponement or cancellation of some of the area鈥檚 biggest festivals, leaving the future of summer events in question.
Island Voices: Why protected bicycle lanes are key to city transportation

Island Voices: Why protected bicycle lanes are key to city transportation

My loaded cargo bike weighs about 250 pounds, carrying myself, my two kids, a bag of flour in the front basket and my chunky yellow diaper bag affixed as a panier. My five-year-old has stuck a pirate flag in the back of his sister鈥檚 seat.
Monique Keiran: Dry spring puts pressure on aquifers

Monique Keiran: Dry spring puts pressure on aquifers

The provincial. government has declared a level-3 drought for Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and northwest sa国际传媒 The 鈥渧ery dry鈥 drought rating triggers a requirement for voluntary reductions in water use.
Island Voices: sa国际传媒 needs to do business better abroad

Island Voices: sa国际传媒 needs to do business better abroad

This year, Canadians were given a behind-the-scenes view on attempts by the Liberal government to ensure that SNC-Lavalin would escape potential criminal liability under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act.