Opportunity in Uncertainty?
My world was shaken. The foundations I had thought secure were no longer holding me afloat. And as I sat amidst the rubble of the old way of ordering my life, I read a post that asked the question, “What does this make possible?” New opportunities? The idea seemed preposterous. “I’m still trying to find my way amidst all this rubble!” I thought indignantly. Stories of financial and emotional…
Earth Day Extravaganza
April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth day. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, let’s celebrate what really matters - healthy and safe families, strong and resilient communities and wild and accessible nature. EcoSociety volunteers and the Interfaith Collaborative have planed some awesome online events to bring our communities together on Earth day. Join us for the days…
People power defeats big oil lobby today
Some good news today to kick off your weekend. Because of the overwhelming support from people like you across the country, so far government funds will go to workers not big oil executives. Over 400 EcoSociety supporters joined thousands of other Canadians and sent letters telling the Government that workers and their families need support, not big oil CEOs. “Just because we’re in one crisis…
Keep the pressure on: support workers not big oil executives
Is this the sunset of the oil and gas industry? Photo by Delfino Barboza on Unsplash Let’s keep the pressure on from the comfort of your home/home office. In the past two weeks, 400 EcoSociety supporters like you sent emails to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance urging them to provide financial support to workers and people not to bail out big oil corporations. Tens of thousands of…
No bailouts for big oil
Tell the federal government ‘No big oil bailouts’ It is time to focus on people and communities and a healthier, safer future. Tell our Prime Minister to put people and communities’ needs first. There’s talk of handing billions of dollars to big oil companies as a bailout. We can’t get out of this crisis by making another one worse. Handing over billions of dollars to Big Oil will do just that.…
An Evening with David Suzuki postponed
In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, An Evening with David Suzuki and the related student events planned for May 1 are postponed until a later date. All ticket purchases will be refunded. Please contact the Bailey Theatre online at thebailey.ca or call 250-368-9669 Monday to Friday from 12-4 pm to arrange your refund. The Lower Columbia Community Development Team Society Sustainability Committee…