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FOREST INK: Time to look at some additional options of fighting wildfires

FOREST INK: Time to look at some additional options of fighting wildfires

After research I was able to find two articles about the effectiveness of thinning on fire control
It’s not easy being Green: Erosion of overall support for Paul could impact many B.C. ridings

It’s not easy being Green: Erosion of overall support for Paul could impact many B.C. ridings

At the federal level, the Green Party led by Elizabeth May held three of the 42 seats in B.C. not so long ago
GUEST COLUMN: Liberals and Conservatives guarantee climate crisis inaction

GUEST COLUMN: Liberals and Conservatives guarantee climate crisis inaction

During the last week of June 2021, the Pacific Northwest experienced a heat dome, or days of exceptionally hot, dry weather. A new Canadian record of 49.6 C was set in Lytton. The heat dome led to at least 808 deaths in B.C. That’s like two jumbo jets colliding over B.C. with no survivors. Where is the global media coverage?
FINLAYSON: Time for a ‘health check’ on the tourism industry as summer winds down

FINLAYSON: Time for a ‘health check’ on the tourism industry as summer winds down

To revive the economy, this piece in the strategy is integral, writes Jock Finlayson
Poised for majority or upset? Hopes and fears in 1st week of Canada’s election campaign

Poised for majority or upset? Hopes and fears in 1st week of Canada’s election campaign

First week of this short five-week federal election campaign kicked off with appearances in B.C.
Afghanistan: The recycled wars

Afghanistan: The recycled wars

Gynne Dyer column
The conquest of Mexico: Some history is inevitable

The conquest of Mexico: Some history is inevitable

Friday, Aug. 13, is the 500th anniversary of the Spanish conquest of Mexico. The capital of the Aztec empire, Tenochtitlan, fell to the invaders after a long siege, and became Mexico City instead. It was a major historical event, still mourned by millions and celebrated by millions more, five centuries after it happened. But was it actually inevitable?
COLUMN: Reflections on Indigenous poeples

COLUMN: Reflections on Indigenous poeples

Submitted by Robert Macrae
Hard-pressed to acknowledge the truth

Hard-pressed to acknowledge the truth

Submitted by Robert Macrae
OPINION: The Village of Lytton turned to ashes in moments

OPINION: The Village of Lytton turned to ashes in moments

‘We drive by piles of ash and crumbled brick. What used to be there?’ writes Jenna Hauck