Posts from ‘Commentary’ - Page 35
Dear Europe: This is not our Canada
Guest blog by Geoff Mann There was a time, only just passed, when the word “Canada”” brought to mind not only friendly, less narrow-minded North Americans, but a kind ...
Predictions for 2012
Never make predictions, especially about the future. – Casey Stengel, Hall of Fame Baseball Manager Almost every year when I get a new calendar I sit down to ponder ...
Conspiracy theories are thrilling, but fall apart under scrutiny
Most of us love a good conspiracy theory. Hollywood makes millions – if not billions – spinning conspiracy yarns that keep us glued to our seats. The plots are ...
Pushing Death
Under Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s control, Canada has gone from being a leader in global environmental and health negotiations to being an international pariah. Unlike previous Canadian governments that ...
Why biosolids are a bad idea for farmland in the CRD
The Capital Regional District (CRD) is stuck between a rock and a hard place. By seeking alternatives to disposing sewage sludge into the Juan de Fuca strait, the question ...
When Oil and Gas Come to Town
On the morning of May 23rd, 2010, Mike Roberts, a Louisiana fisherman, received a call from a friend who told him that he needed to get out on the ...
What Does Dogwood Do?
On occasion Dogwood Initiative posts blogs written by our supporters. If you’ve got a topic you’d like to write about get in touch with us info@dogwoodinitaitve.org If you’d like ...
Living Naturally
On occasion Dogwood Initiative posts blogs written by our supporters. If you’ve got a topic you’d like to write about get in touch with us info@dogwoodinitaitve.org If you’d like ...
Change Is Not Just a Click Away
Activists, those of us who work to change the world from what it is to what we believe it should be, face enormous challenges: An economy obsessed with unsustainable ...