In times of hardship and challenge humans show incredible adaptability, resilience and innovation.While we are largely able to deal with the disruption and calamity caused by localized natural disasters or collapse of man-made systems, we have rarely had the dramatic...
The situation I found myself in yesterday morning has not happened much recently. I have been out of the office for the past week enjoying the last of summer break with my family. As a result I put the “pen” down. So, I got home from my morning walk,...
This summer has been a particularly difficult one for people who rely on the BC Ferries. For people who just need a ferry to get home, or to a long-anticipated medical appointment, or work, or an endless number of other reasons, the excuses about a complex governance...
It’s really not an exceptional idea. I imagine that many of you reading this post might have cooked a healthy meal to a “Chill Mix” playlist last night. Like me, you may have sat deeply satisfied in your living room with smirked mirth on your face and in...
Summer is a busy time of year in and around the Saanich Peninsula and the Southern Gulf Islands. I want to invite you to visit and explore the incredible communities that I have the honour of representing in the British Columbia Legislature.One of the most important...