Hey BC go do the Plastic Survey!

I just completed the very concise CleanBC Plastics survey. You should do it too! It asks what your opinion is of current recycling systems in B.C. as well as whether single use plastics or others should be banned and whether there should be a deposit on things like milk jugs? Click on the image below …

A story about my family and the fun of the Train

On Monday I wrote a thread on Twitter about how much fun we have had as a family riding the Steam Train in Port Alberni. I've reproduced that little story here. I hope you enjoy it. Please donate to the WVIIHS! Every dollar helps to continue their incredible work maintaining and presenting these amazing historical …

To the Editor: Time to Call Ottawa on McLean Mill National Historic Site

Sent Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Published August 14. Dear Editor, In November 1993, the first plan (pdf) was put together to guide the development of the McLean Mill National Historic Site. The agreement between the City and Federal government (pdf) that set the City to run it for 42 years and have Government provide one-time …