From our Executive Director, Barry Janyk: Hard to believe it but the election drama has finally concluded with a minority NDP government. John Horgan was sworn in as BC’s 36th Premier on Tuesday afternoon in the midst of the worst wildfires BC has ever witnessed and the second week of a declared provincial emergency. It will be a true trial by fire for both Premier Horgan and [...]
As of the time of writing (July 20th, 2017), 155 fires are raging throughout British Columbia and as many as 45,000 people have been evacuated from their homes. These numbers are disheartening, especially considering it’s only the beginning of the fire season. We want to thank all involved for their continued efforts in fighting the wildfires and for assisting the evacuated residents (and their animals). None of our [...]
From our Executive Director, Barry Janyk: So the provincial election is finally over! Well hold on a sec…I’m thinkin’ not. We might have all the ballots counted but the May 9th, 2017 provincial election is certainly not over. Not by a long shot. Given the split of votes between the three parties—Liberals with 43, NDP with 41, and more critically, the Greens with 3, the current government [...]
Kai shearing the material from strips to finished dimensions, using a power shear. The power shear is the oldest piece of equipment in the shop, but also the best! Trail markers make the backcountry a safer and more enjoyable place to visit, and they’re always popular with our members. And this year, instead of ordering pre-made markers, we partnered with a high school in Victoria to [...]
In early November, BC Parks overhauled its online campsite reservation system with the intention of boosting accessibility and cracking down on scams. And then, less a month later, they unveiled the BC Parks’ Future Strategy, a series of measures aimed at improving the overall conservation, recreation, and sustainability within the BC Parks system. While the document does have its shortcomings, it does create some opportunities through increased funding [...]
