Fire and flood proves Government fails on island transport

(This letter was sent to multiple Island newspapers on June 8, 2023. Published: June 12 Times Colonist.) Dear Editor,We have four alternatives to Highway 4. Three roads are controlled by Mosaic Forest Company and one railway escaped the fire and floods but not decades of Government neglect. It is time for Government’s stubborn, ideological resistance …

Port Alberni has a Big Role to Play

(This letter what sent to the AV News on April 5th, 2022) Dear Editor. Time has run out and now forestry must change very quickly.Please read these two statements from the UN report released on April 4. They show the problem, and the solution. “About half of total net [agriculture, forestry and other land use] …

A Letter for the Maplehurst Trails and ecosystems in Port Alberni

Update email from Greenmax. I was forwarded this enail which was sent to folks who had sent concerns. It appears some changes might be in the works. Hello Again,UPDATE ON MAPLEHURST PARK.In previous responses I have sent to you, it now appears that the information about Maplehurst Park may be incorrect.I am continuing to clarify …