When the COVID-19 crisis hit Canada in early 2020, Arzeena Hamir, owner of Amara Farms, a small organic fruit and vegetable farm in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, knew there would be tough time
There is more than meets the eyeAs a human being, when you think of something that is “like you,” what do you imagine?In 2000, Dr. Michael Hathaway, professor of anthropology at Simon Fraser Universit
1. Air pollution: a mixture of natural and synthetic substances in the air we breathe.
Indoor air pollution can be reduced by making sure that your building is well ventilated and regularly cleaned to
For 23 years, Troy Bright has been watching whales.
When I meet him on the shore of Beautiful Bay on Malcolm Island, BC, on a hazy late August afternoon, he is perched atop a log, hydrophone system at
With the onset of long summer days, it’s the perfect time to take up a new hobby. Take some inspiration from bold, innovative women artists from British Columbia who are using natural materials to cat
For many of us, food is the centrepiece of our community gatherings and celebrations. By taking a look at who isn’t at the table and how their voices can be heard, we can build more inclusive local fo
