Opinion

'The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released the summary of its 6th climate assessment report. As the report shows, we teeter on the brink of climate catastrophe with nothing to hold us back.'

'Gibsons is now the first municipality in B.C. to commit to the Sue Big Oil campaign. They’ve replaced Vancouver.'

'Laminitis (commonly referred to as foundering), this rare metabolic condition is brought about by a diet rich in carbohydrates. Corn and protein pellets are often the culprits which would suggest human interference. Could some well-meaning person(s) seemingly virtuous act of supplementing these wild animals’ diet be subjecting them to this painful crippling condition?'

'Congratulations to the Gibsons town council for bravely and prudently leading the province in municipal efforts to pay for the soaring costs of damages due to climate change. On Tuesday, March 7, the council voted unanimously to set aside $1 per citizen to join a class action suit against the world’s five largest oil companies.'

'The finished building will be a Sechlet landmark. I hope it’s beautiful on the inside and the outside.'

'Fiscal prudence dictates that if you don't have the money, cancel the service. The SCRD, and our elected officials must understand that this cavalier practice of increasing tax revenues as the only solution, is no longer acceptable.'

'Given the limited long-term rental prospects, might it not be time for all levels of government to put significant resources into non-profit co-op housing that doesn’t feed the speculation that has caused so much pain and suffering?'

'Having struggled with addiction and mental health issues since I was 17, I am well aware of the daily battles as well as the constant power that your 'demon(s)' have against you.'