Category Archives: Environment

Autumn Glory

Can anything beat a crisp, sunny fall day in Canada? Not to my mind… although my son and granddaughter, the skiers, would argue for a Canadian winter as their favourite. Walking through the woods nearby, especially the deciduous ones, is … Continue reading

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GOing on the Red Rocket

How did it take me so long to discover public transit? As a committed driver for decades I had always dismissed the train or bus as an option but now that I commute to the downtown core it is so … Continue reading

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Environmental and economic struggles – Port Alberni’s contradictions

On a recent visit to a friend who lives in the old section of the British Colombia town of Port Alberni , we found ourselves in a region surrounded by stunning natural beauty and natural riches …but full of contradictions. … Continue reading

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