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Time to stop bottled water sales

Time to stop bottled water sales

Summer is right around the corner, honestly. And with the warm weather comes the inevitable purchase by some of water in a plastic bottle. But don't do it! Please, please use your own water bottle and enjoy the valley's fresh, clean water.
Talking trees

Talking trees

"You can't see the forest for the trees" is a popular euphemism for missing the bigger picture when you're too distracted by detail.
Back to work with election in the rearview mirror

Back to work with election in the rearview mirror

The votes are counted and the province will spend the next four years under the rule of the... well, it's still not entirely clear.
Long work hours don't work for people or the planet

Long work hours don't work for people or the planet

In 1926, U.S. automaker Henry Ford reduced his employees' work week from six eight-hour days to five, with no pay cuts.
Letters to the Editor for the week of May 11th

Letters to the Editor for the week of May 11th

Get vehicles off the road to save wildlife Native to southwestern Ontario, I read with interest Leslie Anthony's tragic story regarding roadkill back in my home province ("Still Life with Reptiles," Pique, May 4).
Invasive gestalt II: On the ground

Invasive gestalt II: On the ground

"Right now, Parks is the only department actively engaged in invasive control," lamented Melinda Yong, environmental co-ordinator for Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services for the City of Burnaby, as we discussed how that city was adopting invasiv
(Not quite universal) basic income

(Not quite universal) basic income

In Switzerland last June, they had a referendum on a universal basic income that would have given each adult Swiss citizen $2,500 per month.
Invasive gestalt I: Mapping problems

Invasive gestalt I: Mapping problems

It's spring, and a young man's fancy turns to... invasive plants.
Letters to the Editor for the week of May 4th

Letters to the Editor for the week of May 4th

Vote for change Clare Ogilvie's (editorial) was factual and well written ( Pique , April 27, "Candidates debate Sea to Sky issues"). I was one of the 60 citizens in attendance at the all-candidates debate for the May 9 provincial election.
Time to move on

Time to move on

What a winter season it has been. The snow and all the winter sports that drive our passions have made for an unforgettable few months. But I would argue that most of the Sea to Sky is ready for spring... and maybe even summer.