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Humans fly farther than ever in Moon mission milestone

A Canadian astronaut is part of a historic return to deep space, as humans once again circle the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Jeremy Hansen...

Off Island Antics Vince Brzostowski -

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Connections

This column was going to be about the outcome of the Tlell Community Association...

Tlellagram Janet Rigg -

DEAR, DEAR STRANGER

In a letter published in the magazine, The Sun, Norman Fischer writes, “We judge...

Living Out Loud Susan Musgrave -

If I Could Bark

This is not a title I invented myself. I recently saw a video about...

Life on the Gwaii Jeff Bear -

Live long and prosper with exercise

On March 24, I’ll complete my 90th ride around the sun. I’m often asked...

Science Matters David Suzuki -

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Jealous gran

Dear Annie, My daughter-in-law is keeping my grandchildren from me, and I want to be involved in their lives. She comes from a huge family, and...

Purpose, pleasure, pyramids

“The two most important days in a person's life are the day they are born and the day they find out why.” — Mark...

Expecting joy

Dear Annie, My partner and I are eagerly awaiting the arrival of our first child this winter. We’ve spent many years trying to conceive and...

Zucchini pasta, of course

I had other plans for this week’s column, but they all got sort of hijacked by the reality that we all have a lot...

Chickens: Nature’s little Houdinis

Warning: This column contains extremely juvenile acronymetic language and should therefore not be read by anyone over the age of six. Seriously. Last week our...

Legacies large and small

What do you want to leave when you’re gone? This week, a megayacht, the Liva O, sailed into town and was truly a sight...

People want climate action!

Most people understand that the climate crisis is real, and they want their leaders to do something about it. That means politicians who deny...

Asking him a hairy question

Dear Annie, I was working in my garden and reminiscing about a conversation I had with a friend at the Edge of the World Music...

A recipe for listening

I speak often with friends (especially those asking about improving their cooking game) about the idea of listening to the ingredients you are cooking...

Feeling lonely as a new kid on the Gwaii

Dear Annie, I moved to the island about a year ago for a job. I’ve been working during the week; and exploring on weekends. I...

How supercomputers are affecting life in Sandspit

Let’s play a little game. Can you guess what these famous physicists are talking about? (Hint, it’s not ducks.) Feyman: “If you think you understand...

Summoning summer

As I sit here and watch the drizzle coming down outside, I’m feeling wistful for even a slight hint of summer weather. And yet, I...

It’s the hard-knock life

“Sometimes, life can be hard” is something we hear all the time, but what does it actually mean? How hard can life really be? Is any...

Hike to giant rhododendrons at old Evans’ homestead

Gallivanting: intransitive verb (informal) — to travel, roam, or move about for pleasure Good day, good people! With summer upon us I trust everyone is...

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