Tick season comes earlier to the Okanagan than we think
At a recent art night with friends in early March, we were adjourning and preparing to leave when one of us exclaimed, “A tick!” And…
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When you realize what abuse is, you see it everywhere
There are moments in my life where things change and there becomes a “before time” and an “after.” I think we all have these moments…
Maureen Vo chats about her winding career route and why she has become passionate about freediving
What led you to the field of marine biology? I’ve always been interested in nature and the environment. I moved to BC when I was…
Security is a process: new adopters of passcode keepers make us happy
A lost phone leads Jacqueline McAllister to new awareness about cybersecurity and we learn why changing passwords is a bit like coming up with a better dinner plan.
Karissa Finnigan on emotional intelligence in university, sports, and launching a career
Karissa Finnigan has graduated from Concordia College with an interest in genetic counselling. She is passionate about patient care and helping people of all ages…
In praise of water: World Water Day
Since 1993, people around the world have been marking March 22 as World Water Day (WWD), an opportunity for everyone to take a moment and…
At Sea with the Marine Birds of the Raincoast: a review
Caroline Fox’s ‘At Sea with the Marine Birds of the Raincoast’ welcomes readers into the world of BC’s bird-filled, rugged coastline. But, her message almost gets lost in a sea of jargon.
Microplastics research in the Okanagan: media roundup
On World Water Day 2022, our Microplastics Okanagan team and project partners published a press release about the Microplastics In Okanagan Lake project. We were blown away by the community response!
Ongoing study of microplastics in Okanagan Lake being conducted with community collaboration
Several community partners and Okanagan College students have teamed up to determine if there are microplastics in Okanagan Lake and Kelowna’s municipal wastewater.
An ode to obsolescence
A smartphone rendered obsolete by the advancement of technology; an ode to the modern-day dilemma we all invariably face.
In it for the long haul: On food, democracy, and courageous action
Frances Moore Lappé’s ‘Diet For a Small Planet’ was first published in 1971, but to anyone steeped in the world of food – be it…