Craft Beer is Advancing Science
We all know that craft beers are delicious thanks to all their fun flavours and now we also know that by drinking craft beer we are helping the world of…
Health
Vancouver Islanders more depressed than other B.C. residents
Life on Vancouver Island beats the alternatives. At least that is how I feel and what I have always thought. But why the higher depression levels compared to the rest…
No Need to Shower so Much
Showering is something that a lot of North Americans do everyday: and if you’re one of them then you should stop. Showering daily can actually do more harm to your…
If Earth Was A Restaurant From The 1990s
One of the big problems with climate change, is even if Europe and Asia manage to create low carbon infrastructure and societies, it’s like a non-smoking section of a restaurant.…
Tsartlip Elder Takes Gordon Wilson To Task At North Saanich-Steelhead LNG Meeting
Independent film maker Gary McNutt captured this exchange at the Sidney LNG meeting a couple of weeks ago. Tsartlip Elder Fraser Smith was not taking any bullshit from Premier Christy…
Eat Whole Grains for a Whole Lifetime
A simple change to your diet can make a whole lot of difference on your heart. Instead of reaching for the white bread go for the bread with the whole…
Marathons Aren’t as Impressive as Running a 5K
Running a marathon is seen as the big goal for committed runners – and it’s quite the triumph since running for so far and long is a big challenge no…
The shine on the B.C. Liberals’ liquefied natural gas dream has dulled considerably
It was a comfort to read this Times Colonist editorial driven in part by the appalling behaviour and economy with accuracy of Christy Clark’s LNG pimp Gordon Wilson. The former…
Easy HPV Testing From Eve Kit
HPV is a virus that can lead to cancer, but is generally easy to test for and prevent. It can be an awkward experience getting tested though, and that is…
No part of the word ‘clean’ should be used in association with LNG
One thing that folks living in and around Howe Sound and those of us on the Islands is that we are both facing LNG developments that fly in the face…
What’s The Best Sunscreen To Use?
In the northern half of the planet summer has started and people are feeling the burn. There’s no need to feel the burn if you practice good sun safety though.…
Food Good For You Is Good For The Planet
Producing food takes a lot of energy regardless of where it comes from, but some foods require a lot more input than others. In general it takes way more energy…
SAANICH INLET NETWORK UPDATE-Public LNG Meetings In Central and North Saanich
The Pennisula communities are actively investigating the impacts of the proposed Steelhead LNG facility at Bamberton. As neigbouring comunities they would face many negative impacts and they are actually acting…
Most CVRD Directors Have Abdicated Their Responsibilities Over LNG Project Planned For South Cowichan
What a great time of year if you live on Vancouver Island, a time that has many of us are gardening up a storm. Potatoes in, check. Tomatoes in check.…
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading.- Robert Reich discusses how our economy is rigged so that the self-proclaimed risk-takers actually can't lose:I don’t want to pick on Ms. Mayer or…
Don’t Exercise To Lose Weight
There are many people who are struggling with their weight, in fact there are now more obese people than underweight people. The good news is that there are fewer malnourished…
Being a Cyborg Can Leave a Lot to Think About
Pacemakers and Piracy: The Unintended Consequences of the DMCA for Medical Implantshttps://t.co/uGz68CtR7V pic.twitter.com/ZXFrZgRCBd — Cory Doctorow (@doctorow) April 25, 2016 “Today there are well over 3 million pacemakers and over…
Honey Bees Down 50 Percent In The Cowichan Valley
I just came across this CTV story about the shortage of bees. This is not good news and we should all be doing something to help. For those of…
Why Walking In The Woods Is Good For You
Exercise is good for you and nature is good for you too, so it’s only logical that combining both of them is really good for you. Over at CSGlobe they…