In putting together Seaside’s first annual Kids Issue, my thoughts naturally turned toward Mother’s Day. I’m a “twice-a-week mom” to my lovely stepdaughter, but I can only imagine the pressure that comes with being a full-time mother. When we were growing up, my mom seemed almost superhuman: there was a homemade meal on the table every […]
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What will the world look like in 2050? If we’re to believe the leading thinkers in sustainability, it might run entirely on renewable energy, with everyone connected to smart grids. At 9,984,670 square kilometres, Canada is the world’s second largest country. But, with 31,752,842 people (in 2004), it has only 0.5% of the world’s six
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– by Brad Morrison & Doug Rollins – With the advent of aero flight in the greater Victoria area a little more than a century ago, only those who were thought to be eccentric could envision transcontinental, let alone world flights, becoming a common aspect of life. With the progress made in aviation during the
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Publisher Sue Hodgson talks with Environmental Scientist and ICC Group President and CEO Bryan Imber Many countries rely on coal, oil and natural gas to supply most of their energy needs, but dependence on fossil fuels presents a big problem: they are a limited resource. Eventually, the world will run out of fossil fuels or
– by Barry Mathias – Most people would agree that caring for the environment is one of the most important lessons for young children, and at the Sidney Preschool they believe it’s never too early to begin. “I start them with beach cleanup,” says Scharie Greenwood, the Preschool’s ECE (Early Childhood Education) Manager, “and they
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