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Canadians care about the environment. We recycle, compost, take pride in our spectacular natural areas and understand the threat of climate disruption. But we also use more energy and water and produce more garbage per capita than any other nation.

Tomorrow, July 29, is Earth Overshoot Day, according to the Global Footprint Network; the day each year on which “humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year.

A commentary on behalf of the Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria: Local taxpayers are better served with unaligned independent politicians.

Carol Bellringer, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s auditor general, says the 2018-19 budget surplus claimed by province’s finance minister is inaccurate. In a recent statement, Carole James put the surplus at $1.5 billion. Bellringer says the correct number is $7.2 billion.

The Apollo 11 lunar landing of July 20, 1969, was etched in history as one of humankind’s most impressive achievements. Today, we continue with more memories of the moon landing from readers. You can read our previous instalment here .

Thanks to an anonymous $1-million matching donation, the Broadmead Care Society last week announced the New Home for Nigel House Campaign, with a $3-million goal to help build a new home for adults with disabilities on Vancouver Island.

The ships that carried the migrants all ended up on the ocean floor — some more than once.

Join Sarah Meyer for Yoga by the Lake, a lunch-hour yoga session, Tuesday and Thursday at the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary.

There’s nothing like a summer night by the Inner Harbour to remind you our region’s focal point is downtown Victoria. On any weekend there are a remarkable number of locals and visitors taking in festivals, enjoying restaurants or having a stroll.

Established a century ago, Telegraph Cove is one of Vancouver Island’s most visited tourist destinations.