On March 31st, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin, Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson, and Secretary of State for Nature Nathalie Provost announced A Force of Nature : Canada's Strategy to Protect Nature with an investment of 3.8 billion to conserve the forest, mountains, prairies, oceans, lakes and other natural features that define Canada. I am late posting about this amazing announcement because, ironically, I needed to get out into nature. Th

The data shows that the NDP were unable to hold onto their previous vote share During the 2025 election, when I ran as the Liberal candidate for North Island-Powell River, there were accusations that by simply running a candidate, the Liberal party caused the NDP to lose this seat after many years.. This criticism was very much driven by people's fear of Aaron Gunn winning. However this math does not hold up under scrutiny. According to Elections Canada, the last time the Lib

The problem is politicians who use this custom to whip up fear and anger I live in a close-knit community of about 500 people. When meeting someone new, it's customary to ask where they live. If they respond with a street name and house number, it is often met with a puzzled look, followed by “yes, but who lived there before?” Once this information is shared, the stories begin to unfold and history comes alive. Comments like, “There were some great parties in that house bac