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Geoff Johnson: Extracurricular activities are good for kids' well-being

Geoff Johnson: Extracurricular activities are good for kids' well-being

A UBC study finds that kids who participate in extracurricular activities are happier and less likely to spend hours on screens, yet a teacher shortage is affecting the ability to provide those activities
Preparing for disaster: Marine responders team up with First Nation in oil-spill training exercise

Preparing for disaster: Marine responders team up with First Nation in oil-spill training exercise

Dry run of oil-spill response on the southeast coast of Galiano Island was part of Coastal Response Program that includes specific plans to protect 600 sensitive areas in the event of a marine disaster
Trevor Hancock: First Nations agreed to share the land, not give it up

Trevor Hancock: First Nations agreed to share the land, not give it up

At the very least, this should mean shared local decision-making with First Nations when it comes to land use
Charla Huber: A day of truth and reconciliation is not a 'holiday'

Charla Huber: A day of truth and reconciliation is not a 'holiday'

While it might be a day off, it’s a time to observe, recognize and remember
Geoff Johnson: Job of schools is not to stifle kids' curiosity

Geoff Johnson: Job of schools is not to stifle kids' curiosity

Research shows it’s the freedom to exercise curiosity that, through history, has underpinned new learning, critical thinking and reasoning and has contributed to significant social and scientific progress
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ whales have their own police — but is it enough to fend off humans?

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ whales have their own police — but is it enough to fend off humans?

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s Whale Protection Unit is having an impact. But critics and officers say sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is falling behind Washington State's approach when it comes to fines, permitting and manpower.
Our Community: Scouts Apple Day returns, construction firm donates land along Englishman River

Our Community: Scouts Apple Day returns, construction firm donates land along Englishman River

A sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½-based construction company has donated nearly 29 hectares of land along the Englishman River, valued at more than $5 million, to The Nature Trust of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Geoff Johnson: Book-banning attempts have a long history

Geoff Johnson: Book-banning attempts have a long history

Through the centuries, expressing ideas not in line with prevailing leaders’ philosophy about history or the evolution of a culture in print form has proved extremely dangerous
Trevor Hancock: Candidates must think globally while acting locally

Trevor Hancock: Candidates must think globally while acting locally

Will they promote walking, biking/rolling and public transportation? Or will they promote further urban sprawl, single-family dwellings and a car-focused transportation system?
Charla Huber: Who knew Victoria was a hub for cosplay?

Charla Huber: Who knew Victoria was a hub for cosplay?

Capital City Comic Con was a wonderful demonstration of connection and acceptance for its attendees