Opinion

'Old forest is defined by density of veteran overstory trees and snags, vertical canopy differentiation, understory shrub and herb cover, coarse woody debris, and disturbance history. SCCF Operations is still targeting these types of locally rare older stands in Halfmoon Bay, Gray Creek Watershed and the Wilson Creek Watershed which remains controversial.'

'I don’t know who is officially responsible for the seedlings but I wonder if other walkers, including the many dog walkers who use the trail, would consider bringing extra water to give relief to some baby trees each time they pass during this hot spell?'

'Many felt the Pope’s apology was insufficient, and it also failed to state that compensation would be paid to Survivors by the Church. They also criticized his failure to rescind the 500-year-old Doctrine of Discovery. This Doctrine, at least in their minds, justified European monarchies to claim ownership of vacant or non-Christian lands and resources – that is lands inhabited by Indigenous Peoples in the Western Hemisphere, in the South Pacific and all around the world.'

Housing is the top issue across seven different regions in Metro Vancouver.

'Despite the fact there is a real and present danger to life and safety (including fatalities) with this newly discovered potential for catastrophe, your ministry appears content to undertake more desktop studies which only serve to kick the problem down the road (assuming we do have a road!)'

'They pitch themselves as altruistic. However, why would Telus spend $25 million for 24 “marginalized” kids (or more kids over time) to attend theatre camp? Telus’s chief communications officer says they “…give where we live” and create local jobs, but none of the Coast theatre people I know even knew about this camp.'

'SCLC is inviting any community members to join in our National Labour Day celebration, we will be serving free hotdog lunch and entertainment on the outdoor stage.'

More than three in four Canadians still consider COVID-19 to be a real threat.

'The private sector has given up on providing bus service all across Canada. It is time for the public and nonprofit sectors to take up the challenge. It would take the pressure off the ferry system as well as the highway. Buses should be part of the highway system.'