Wednesday on the Web – 2 August Edition
What?? It’s August already? Where is the summer going?? Here on Vancouver Island we’re on our 46th day without rain, and are in the middle … Read more
Wednesday on the Web – 26 July Edition
This week was fairly quiet on the BC wildfire front, with the exception of some really good news for evacuees. Residents of 100 Mile, 103 … Read more
Talking About Mental Health
Note: Edited 22 Jul 2017 to add comment from Alex Riley. I’ve had some conversations about mental health lately that have made me think a … Read more
Wednesday on the Web – 19 July edition
It’s been a tough week. I’ve had to spend more days in bed than I’d like to, and am feeling the gloomy fingers of depression … Read more
Wednesday on the Web: 12 July Edition
BC Wildfires As you can imagine, much of my reading in the past week has focused on the wildfires in BC. I wrote a post … Read more
Western Canadian Wildfires, 2017 Edition
Most of my information focuses on BC wildfires, as that’s what affects me the most. I’ve also included cursory updates for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon and … Read more
Wednesday on the Web: 5 Jul Edition
Science funding in Canada A new report from the Global Young Academy, spearheaded by three Canadian professors, determined that 40% of Canadian scientists had turned … Read more
Wednesday on the Web: 28 Jun Edition
Well this year’s solstice definitely ushered in summer. From a cool and damp spring we jumped to a dry, hot summer – seemingly overnight. It … Read more
Wednesday on the Web
Last week I finished reviewing Science Blogging: The Essential Guide, edited by Christie Wilcox, Bethany Brookshire and Jason G. Goldman. While it was largely written … Read more
No Drought in Sight (yet)
It’s amazing how much impact the weather has on your state of mind. It’s June and the land is green, lush and verdant after a … Read more