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Why Setbacks Matter: Protecting the Green Heart of Saanich, by M. Rose Munro
Why Setbacks Matter: Protecting the Green Heart of Saanich M. Rose Munro Jan 22, 2025 Setbacks in Saanich’s single‑family areas are often dismissed as technical zoning details, yet they are one of the most powerful tools shaping the municipality’s character,… Continue reading
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Eastern values in western trade alliance and how the way we do business does irreparable harm to our trade relations by Takuma Valcourt
Eastern values in western trade alliance and how the way we do business does irreparable harm to our trade relations. By Takuma ValcourtJune 1, 2025 As a proud person of Asian descent—of mixed heritage and deeply rooted in Shinto spirituality,… Continue reading
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A letter to Saanich Council by Alex Cook: “What is your legacy going to be?”
A letter to Saanich Council by Alex Cook: “What is your legacy going to be?” Alex CookFeb 18, 2025 “Today – this morning, I was reminded why Saanich is so special and why it needs to be preserved as a… Continue reading
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The Fate of one of the Last Surviving Garry Oak Groves in Cadboro Bay Hangs in the Balance: The District of Saanich Doesn’t Appear to Know What Will Happen to it.
The Fate of one of the last Surviving Garry Oak Groves in Cadboro Bay Hangs in the Balance: The District of Saanich Doesn’t Appear to Know What Will Happen to it. By Sasha IzardDec 12, 2024 A Garry Oak grove… Continue reading
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The Conference of the Birds at Panama Flats: A Future Bottleneck for Species Extinction on Southern Vancouver Island?
The Conference of the Birds at Panama Flats: A Future Bottleneck for Species Extinction on Southern Vancouver Island? “Detail of cover from a manuscript of Mantiq al-Tayr (Conference of the Birds) by en:Attar of Nishapur (Faridal-Din Attar), Isfahan, Iran, ca. 1610” Sasha Izard Sept 15,… Continue reading