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eNCA South Africa, January 14, 2021

OceansAsia report says billions of masks end up in the ocean

There is a very worrying report from the environmental organization Ocean Asia who believe that more than a billion masks have ended up in the ocean in the past year, which amounts to over 6000 tonnes of plastic pollution. Gloves too are a problem. So let’s get some South African input.

NBC Philadelphia, January 14, 2021

About 1.5 Billion Face Masks Likely Polluted Our Oceans in 2020, Oceans Asia Study Finds

While masks and other protective gear are crucial in the fight against COVID-19, they can have an incredibly damaging impact on the planet. The director of research at the conservation group Oceans Asia, Teale Phelps Bondaroff, joined LX News to discuss how massive numbers of face masks have been entering our oceans since the start of the pandemic.

Victoria Buzz, January 13, 2021

400th Little Free Library installed in Greater Victoria

GVPN says they have been mapping Little Free Libraries across the CRD for the past four years as part of their Pocket Places Project.

The project helps people install their own libraries and tops up collections with books. To date, GVPN says they have helped set up nearly 50 Little Free Libraries and delivered over 19,000 books across the CRD.

“We have the highest documented density of little free libraries in Canada,” says Teale Phelps Bondaroff, GVPN volunteer board member and Pocket Places Project Lead.

The Denver Channel, Dec. 24, 2020

More than 1.5 billion masks believed to have entered oceans in 2020

The marine conservation group has been tracking the number of face masks washing up on a remote island south of Hong Kong since the pandemic started.

“About six weeks after COVID hit Hong Kong, so late February, we began finding masks, and lots of masks," said Phelps Bondaroff. “What’s remarkable is we weren’t finding face masks before COVID.”

Times Colonist, December 21, 2020

Churches breaking COVID-19 rules still get government tax breaks

PTEs “exist specifically to support work that benefits the community,” said BCHA researcher Teale Phelps Bondaroff. “So, I would argue that a place of worship that is holding meetings in open defiance of COVID-19 regulations that are in place to keep people safe and prevent the spread of the pandemic is not providing a service that benefits the community – quite the opposite.

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CTV News, December 7, 2020

More than 1.56 billion face masks could end up polluting oceans: report

“The 1.56 billion face masks that will likely enter our oceans in 2020 are just the tip of the iceberg,” Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff, Director of Research for OceansAsia, and lead author of the report said in a press release. “[It’s] just a small fraction of the estimated 8 to 12 million metric tonnes of plastic that enter our oceans each year.”

Saanich News, November 26, 2020

Christian-based prayer at inaugural Vancouver Island council meetings violates court ruling

“The separation of religion and government is fundamental to democracy,” said Teale Phelps Bondaroff, research coordinator for the BC Humanist Association. “You can’t have a democracy that excludes some people or that favours some people over others. That’s just not a good functioning government.”

Victoria News, November 5, 2020

Saanich resident renews petition to ban gas leaf blowers, update noise bylaw

With leaf blower season in full swing and more people spending their days at home due to COVID-19, he’s seen an influx in support for the petition as residents become aware of the “acute noise pollution” created by gas leaf blowers.

Noise is a less obvious form of pollution that’s often overlooked, Phelps Bondaroff said. He added that gas leaf blowers create emissions and scatter dust particles that harm the environment and have negative impacts on those with respiratory issues.

Victoria News, October 14, 2020

B.C. NDPs free birth control pledge a win for equality, will pay for itself: advocates

Phelps Bondaroff said that while free contraception from the province comes with a price tag, a 2010 report from Options for Sexual Health – a organization that offers low-cost, or free, access to sexual health and gynaecological services – found that for every dollar spent on contraception, the government saves $90 on social support programs. In total, the report estimates that the government could save approximately $95 million per year with a free birth control policy.

The Hindustan Times, Sept. 26, 2020

13 times rise in quantity of sea cucumber seizures from India over five years: Study

Between January and August 2020, 11 cases were reported, 15 persons were arrested, and 9,016kg of sea cucumbers worth ₹9.58 crore (US$1.3 million) was seized. Consignments were a mix of live, processed (dry and wet), and semi-processed sea cucumbers.

“There has been a significant increase in sea cucumber poaching and smuggling in the south of India recently, with Lakshadweep and Tamil Nadu now global hot spots,” said Dr Teale Phelps Bondaroff, director of research, OceansAsia.

The Tyee, September 12, 2020

Is Free Contraception Finally Coming to BC?

Black and Phelps Bondaroff say universal no-cost contraception won’t eliminate embedded social and economic barriers to access right away, but it would help reduce stigma and open up conversations around reproductive health.

“When you make prescription contraception universally available at no cost, you are also helping with education and removing some of the stigma and barriers around discussing contraception and sexual health,” said Phelps Bondaroff.

Hakai Magazine, July 16, 2020

When the Day’s Catch Includes Cocaine and Heroin

Vast, unpatrolled oceans provide ideal cover for these illicit activities. Even with the advent of satellite surveillance, “we don’t have the capacity to monitor the ocean as effectively as we’d like,” says Teale Phelps Bondaroff, director of research at nonprofit OceansAsia and an expert in fisheries crime who was not involved in the study. The high seas are hotspots for organized crime, as are the waters of developing countries with low enforcement capacity, he says. “Where governance is poor, crime will flourish.”

Times Colonist, July 2, 2020

Comment: Let’s reimagine our streets, and give pedestrians priority

Join us in encouraging your mayor and council to reimagine our streets and public spaces to give pedestrians priority. Let’s take this chance to re-animate our public spaces and breathe new life into our cities and towns.

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China Dialogue, June 10, 2020

Why are porpoise deaths on the rise in Hong Kong?

It is unlikely that the population can sustain such high levels of mortality, says Teale Phelps Bondaroff, director of research for Oceans Asia, a non-profit based in Hong Kong.

“The last population survey in 2002 identified 220 porpoises. We’ve had more than that many die since then,” says Phelps Bondaroff, author of the new report. “The fact that we have a high percentage of the population potentially being killed each year is alarming.”

2021

2020-01-15 - The Full Frontal: "Saving Our Oceans, One Face Mask at a Time."
2020-01-15 - CFAX 1070: "400th little free library built in Greater Victoria."
2021-01-14 - eNCA South Africa: "OceansAsia report says billions of masks end up in the ocean."
2021-01-14 - NBC Philadelphia: "About 1.5 Billion Face Masks Likely Polluted Our Oceans in 2020, Oceans Asia Study Finds."
2021-01-13 - Victoria Buzz: "400th Little Free Library installed in Greater Victoria."
2021-01-12 - The Active: "ย้ำ เป็นมูลฝอยติดเชื้อ ต้องจัดการตามกฎกระทรวงฯ กรีนพีซ เผย ปี 2563 มีหน้ากากอนามัยถูกทิ้งในมหาสมุทรทั่วโลก กว่า 1,560 ล้านชิ้น."
2021-01-10 - Aboluo Wang: "2020成污染大年！15億「口罩垃圾」流入海洋需450年才能分解."
2021-01-10 - Zap.aeiou: "Mais de mil milhões de máscaras produzidas em 2020 vão acabar nos oceanos."
2021-01-08 - Mundiario: "La otra cara de la pandemia: más de 1.500 millones de mascarillas terminaron en los océanos en 2020."
2021-01-07 - aFamily: "Hơn 1,5 tỷ chiếc khẩu trang y tế đã bị vứt xuống biển từ đầu đại dịch COVID-19, và chúng cần 450 năm nữa mới có thể phân hủy."
2021-01-06 - Taragraphies: "การศึกษาโดย OceanAsia ระบุ หน้ากากอนามัยมากกว่า 1,560 ล้านชิ้น หลุดออกลงสู่มหาสมุทรโลกในปี 2563."
2021-01-06 - Teklic: "1,5 milijardi zaštitnih maski ušlo je u svjetske oceane 2020. godine."
2021-01-06 - GENK: "Hơn 1,5 tỷ chiếc khẩu trang y tế đã bị vứt xuống biển từ đầu đại dịch COVID-19, và chúng cần 450 năm nữa mới có thể phân hủy."
2021-01-05 - NVI Noticias: "Cubrebocas habrán generado hasta 6 mil toneladas más de contaminación marina en 2020: informe."
2021-01-04 - Gaztezulo: "2020AK 1.500 milioi musuko juarti ditu Ozeanoetara."
2021-01-04 - HKET: "【環境大災難】疫情持續一年全球有 15.6 億個口罩流入大海."
2021-01-03 - El Financiero: "Cubrebocas habrán provocado hasta 6 mil toneladas más de contaminación marina en 2020: informe."
2021-01-03 - Have8 News: "2020年15亿只口罩流入海洋塑料垃圾污染海洋生态."
2021-01-03 - Turquesa News: "En el 2020 terminaron en el mar unos mil 560 millones de cubrebocas."
2021-01-02 - Los Andes: "Estiman que 6 mil toneladas de cubrebocas terminaron como basura en el mar."
2021-01-01 - EuroWeeklyNews: "Environment Fears As 1.5Billion Masks End Up In Spanish Seas."

2020

2020-12-31 - Gem Pak: "Pelindung COVID-19 Kini Ancaman Terbesar Hindupan Laut! Jumlah Pelitup Muka Teruang Dianggarkan…"
2020-12-31 - eZone: "【調查報告】疫情持續一年全球有 15.6 億個口罩流入大海."
2020-12-30 - Huffington Post Quebec: "Plus de 1,5 milliard de masques finiront dans les océans en 2020, selon une ONG."
2020-12-30 - Topick HKET: "疫情持續全球15.6億個即棄口罩流入大海　需450年才分解每年約100萬隻海鳥死亡."
2020-12-29 - 24-Horas: "Ingresarán más de 1,5 mil millones de cubrebocas a los océanos, revela estudio."
2020-12-29 - 7 Sur 7: "Plus d’1,5 milliard de masques auront pollué les océans en 2020."
2020-12-28 - The Washington Examiner: "Masks add up to 6,240 metric tons of plastic pollution to oceans in 2020."
2020-12-28 - Diario Contra Réplica: "Estiman que 6 mil toneladas de cubrebocas terminaron como basura en el mar."
2020-12-28 - Esquire Philippines: "1.56 Billion Face Masks Will Have Entered Oceans in 2020, According to Report."
2020-12-27 - Tele Besel: "2020 wurden 1,56 Milliarden Schutzmasken in die Ozeane geworfen."
2020-12-25 - Nashville Noticias: "Más de 1.500 millones de máscaras entraron en los océanos en 2020."
2020-12-24 - The Denver Channel: "More than 1.5 billion masks believed to have entered oceans in 2020."
2020-12-23 - CFAX 1070: "Should churches that break COVID rules lose tax exemptions?"
2020-12-21 - Times Colonist: "Churches breaking COVID-19 rules still get government tax breaks."
2020-12-18 - Svet 24: "Milijarda in pol mask bo končala v morjih."
2020-12-17 - Monokl.ba: "Alarmantno: Izračunato koliko su naše maske naštetile okolišu."
2020-12-16 - Mer Sem Fim: "Máscaras descartáveis, estima-se em 1,56 bilhão nos mares em 2020."
2020-12-15 - PL Portal: "1,56 mld maseczek ochronnych w oceanach."
2020-12-14 - CHEK News: "1.56 billion face masks will pollute the world’s oceans this year, report says."
2020-12-14 - Shark Guardian: "Shark Guardian supports the fight to protect sharks in Bahrain."
2020-12-14 - Zimo: "Koronavirus ostavlja tragove i na prirodi: Tijekom pandemije u oceane odbačeno 1,56 milijardi zaštitnih maski."
2020-12-14 - Novilist: "Maske spašavaju nas, ali štete okolišu: “U oceanima zavšrilo 1,5 milijardi maski?”
2020-12-14 - NewsPenguin: "올해 코로나19로 '일회용 마스크' 16억개 바다 뒤덮었다."
2020-12-14 - Al Jazeera - Balkans: "U okeanima završilo 1,56 milijardi zaštitnih maski."
2020-12-14 - Glasistre: "Honkonška nevladina udruga: U oceanima završilo 1,56 milijardi zaštitnih maski."
2020-12-13 - CanTho Online: "Khẩu trang y tế ngập tràn đại dương."
2020-12-12 - Saanich News: "1.56 billion face masks will pollute oceans this year, says Victoria researcher."
2020-12-12 - Iko Ze: "1,56 miliar masker telah membanjiri laut, perkiraan LSM Hong Kong."
2020-12-12 - Hong Kong Free Press: "1.56 billion facemasks have flooded into the ocean, Hong Kong NGO estimates."
2020-12-11 - Pikiran Rakyat: "Ahli Konservasi Peringatkan: Masker yang Dibuang ke Laut Butuh 450 Tahun Agar Terurai."
2020-12-10 - Asia One: "Coronavirus face masks that end up in the sea will take 450 years to degrade, marine conservation group warns."
2020-12-10 - SCMP: "Coronavirus face masks that end up in the sea will take 450 years to degrade, marine conservation group warns."
2020-12-08 - CFAX1070: "Adam Stirling Noon Hour - December 8, 2020."
2020-12-08 - Yahoo News HK: "15.6億口罩葬海洋分解料需450年."
2020-12-08 - Marine Insight: "6000 Metric Tons of COVID-19 Masks Have Entered Oceans."
2020-12-08 - ON.cc: "環團推算今年有15.6億個口罩流入海洋　料花450年才能分解."
2020-12-08 - CGTN: "Tsunami of 1.56 billion masks triggers new wave of marine pollution."
2020-12-07 - CTV News: "More than 1.56 billion face masks could end up polluting oceans: report."
2020-12-07 - Energy Live News: "World’s oceans could be flooded with 1.5bn face masks by the end of 2020."
2020-12-07 - Capital Daily: "Will your mask end up in the sea?"
2020-11-09 - BeFM 90.5 부산영어방송: "COVID 19 & Marine Environment : What Single-Use Masks do."
2020-11-06 - Water Online: "Mascherine in tempi di pandemia: Aiuto per noi, danno per l'ambiente."
2020-11-05 - Victoria News: "Saanich resident renews petition to ban gas leaf blowers, update noise bylaw."
2020-11-03 - Victoria Buzz: "15 surreal shots of Victoria blanketed by fog on Monday."
2020-10-30 - Oak Bay News: "Oak Bay a step closer to banning gas leaf blowers."
2020-10-15 - Sing Tao: "卑詩自由黨候選人特龍尼斯因優生和避孕言論廣受批評."
2020-10-15 - CBC News: "Laurie Throness resigns from B.C. Liberal Party after comparing free contraception to eugenics."
2020-10-15 - Terrace Standard: "B.C. NDP’s pledge of free birth control followed by Liberals, Greens."
2020-10-15 - CBC News: "BC Liberal candidate compares free contraception to eugenics."
2020-10-15 - Vernon Morning Sar: "Vernon 10th in B.C. to endorse free birth control."
2020-10-14 - Iyingdi: "保命的口罩开启2020“生化危机”下半场."
2020-10-14 - Victoria News: "B.C. NDPs free birth control pledge a win for equality, will pay for itself: advocates."
2020-10-08 - Victoria Buzz: "Advocates applaud BC NDP promise of free contraception."
2020-10-07 - Cranbrook Daily Townsman: "Sparwood dodges request for support for free contraception."
2020-10-04 - CHEK News: "Little Free Libraries in Greater Victoria brings people near and far together."
2020-09-30 - Radio Canada Phare Ouest: "Contraceptifs gratuits en Colombie-Britannique : on en est où?"
2020-09-28 - Cranbrook Townsman: "Cranbrook and Kimberley Councils support initiative calling on BC Gov. to cover prescription contraception."
2020-09-28 - Huxiu: "保命的口罩开启2020“生化危机”下半场."
2020-09-26 - The Hindustan Times: "13 times rise in quantity of sea cucumber seizures from India over five years: Study."
2020-09-25 - Ershicim: "保命的口罩开启2020“生化危机”下半场."
2020-09-25 - Fraser Valley News: "2020 UBCM Meeting – Union of British Columbia Municipalities Supports Free Prescription Contraception."
2020-09-25 - New Westminster Record: "New Westminster supports universal no-cost contraception."
2020-09-24 - Yam Magazine: "Find 350+ Little Free Libraries in Victoria B.C."
2020-09-18 - VN Review: "LIÊN HỢP QUỐC: VỨT, TIÊU HỦY KHẨU TRANG DÙNG MỘT LẦN BỪA BÃI ĐE DỌA KHỦNG KHIẾP TỚI MÔI TRƯỜNG."
2020-09-13 - Times Colonist: "Region has its 350th little free library."
2020-09-12 - The Star: "Is Free Contraception Finally Coming to BC?"
2020-09-12 - The Tyee: "Is Free Contraception Finally Coming to BC?"
2020-09-11 - CGTN: "Disposable face masks may pose environmental threat."
2020-09-10 - Victoria Buzz: "Greater Victoria now has 350 Little Free Libraries installed throughout the region."
2020-09-09 - Vancouver Island Free Daily: "Victoria housing company donates books to local little free libraries."
2020-09-09 - The Squamish Chief: "District of Squamish to discuss free menstrual products in municipal buildings."
2020-09-03 - CHEK News: "Crews extinguish overnight car fire near Rutledge Park in Saanich."
2020-09-03 - Saanich News: "VIDEO: Car bursts into flames near Saanich park, firefighters quick to respond."
2020-09-03 - Victoriabuzz: "Car destroyed by fire Wednesday night near Saanich park."
2020-09-02 - Italehti: "Kertakäyttöisten kasvomaskien varjopuoli – saastuttavat meriä ja eläimet takertuvat naruihin."
2020-09-02 - World of Buzz: "Cut The Straps And Properly Dispose Of Your Face Masks To Protect Our Wildlife."
2020-08-25 - Marie Claire: "Single-Use Face Masks Are Hurting Wildlife Around The World."
2020-08-15 - On.cc: "索罟群島水中現44個魚飼料膠袋　環團促調查來源及檢控."
2020-08-15 - HK01: "44個大型魚飼料袋遍及索罟群島沙灘　環保團體促政府調查及檢控."
2020-08-11 - Sante Bretagne: "La réalité de notre demande insatiable de fruits de mer."
2020-08-10 - Green Queen: "Galápagos: The Reality Of Our Insatiable Demand For Seafood."
2020-07-28 - Green Planet News: "Covid-19: Mascherine Ritrovate Sulle Spiagge Di Hong Kong, Rischio Ambientale."
2020-07-21 - Radio Victoria: "Pollution plastique marine et pêche fantôme."
2020-07-16 - Hakai Magazine: "When the Day’s Catch Includes Cocaine and Heroin."
2020-07-13 - Amazing Places: "Episode 1: Reimagining our public spaces w/ Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff."
2020-07-02 - Times Colonist: "Comment: Let’s reimagine our streets, and give pedestrians priority."
2020-06-28 - Nacional: "Organizacija OceansAsia pozdravila zabrane korištenja jednokratne plastike."
2020-06-26 - CGTN: "The PPE pollution amid the pandemic."
2020-06-24 - Environmental Information Center: "「只能確定10%死因」香港江豚擱淺數量激增原因成謎."
2020-06-21 - JSS Productions: "Tous Masqués - All Masked Up Episode 2."
2020-06-16 - Read01: "江豚死亡上升背後，揭示生態保護巨大缺失."
2020-06-13 - Maritime Executive: "Porpoise Deaths on the Rise in Hong Kong."
2020-06-11 - Nature World News: "Drone Footages Record Elusive Finless Porpoises for the First Time Ever."
2020-06-10 - Zhong Waidui Hua: "为什么香港江豚死亡数量在不断上升？"
2020-06-10 - China Dialogue: "Why are porpoise deaths on the rise in Hong Kong?"
2020-06-08 - Mongabay: "Caught on camera: Rare finless porpoises sighted in Hong Kong waters."
2020-06-05 - Radio Victoria: "Journée internationale de la lutte contre la pêche illicite."
2020-06-05 - Cyprus Times: "Χειρουργικές μάσκες ξεβράζονται στις ακτές του Χονγκ Κονγκ – Προειδοποιήσεις ειδικών για ρύπανση."
2020-06-03 - Times Colonist: "300th little library puts Victoria on the map."
2020-06-02 - Oriental Daily: "江豚擱淺亡個案增團體促保護."
2020-06-01 - HK.on.cc: "江豚擱淺死亡數字增　保育組織提建議促保護 - The finless porpoise stranding to increase - conservation organization makes recommendations to promote protection."
2020-05-31 - One Erth Podcast: "ONE erTH & Oceans Asia Podcast - The Plastic Crisis."
2020-05-28 - Energy Job Online: "Alarming numbers of Corona-Virus Face Mask on Beaches of Hong Kong."
2020-05-28 - Peninsula News Review: "Victoria’s latest little free library comes with its own benches, lighting."
2020-05-25 - The Friendly Atheist: "BC Humanists Call for Land Acknowledgment to “Decolonize Legislative Prayers.”
2020-05-07 - Radio Victoria: "Pourquoi tant de prières à l’Assemblée législative? avec Dr Teale Phelps Bondaroff."
2020-04-24 - MediSite: "Coronavirus : mouchoirs, lingettes ou masques… où faut-il les jeter?"
2020-04-23 - Vogue Arabia: "This is What is Happening to Our Disposed Masks and Gloves."
2020-04-22 - Victoria News: "Little libraries stock chalk across Greater Victoria to spread positive message."
2020-04-20 - Radio Victoria: "Pollution marine avec Dr Teale Phelps Bondaroff."
2020-04-16 - Yahoo Taiwan: "口罩垃圾海？科學家在香港外海發現大量口罩廢棄物."
2020-04-16 - CFAX1070: "Chalk your block encourages safe connection."
2020-04-16 - GVM.com: "口罩垃圾海？科學家在香港外海發現大量口罩廢棄物."
2020-04-16 - Ambiente Bio: "Inciviltà ai tempi del Coronavirus: l’inquinamento da mascherine, guanti e altri dispositivi anti-contagio."
2020-04-14 - Times Colonist: "Ocean advocate raises alarm as masks wash up on beaches."
2020-04-09 - Vegolosi: "Mascherine e guanti gettati a migliaia nell’ambiente: un danno enorme."
2020-04-08 - Grupo Quality Ambiental: "Máscaras contra o coronavirus são piores que sacolas plasticas o impacto no meio ambiente é devastador."
2020-04-03 - Green Planet News: "Covid-19: Mascherine Ritrovate Sulle Spiagge Di Hong Kong, Rischio Ambientale."
2020-04-01 - GQ Mexico: "Las playas están llenas de cubrebocas desechados por el coronavirus."
2020-03-31 - Book Riot: "Little free libraries turning into little free pantries amid COVID-19."
2020-03-31 - E-Radio: "Κορωνοϊός: Οι ακτές του Χονγκ Κονγκ γέμισαν με χειρουργικές μάσκες."
2020-03-31 - Green Me: "Máscaras contra o coronavírus são piores que sacolas plásticas: o impacto no meio ambiente é devastador."
2020-03-24 - ZeroUno TV: "Mascherine contro il coronavirus peggio delle buste di plastica: l’impatto sull’ambiente è devastante."
2020-03-24 - Saanich News: "Greater Victoria little free libraries pull the books due to COVID-19."
2020-03-18 - Saanich News: "Single-use surgical masks pile up on Hong Kong beaches after COVID-19 outbreak."
2020-03-17 - Energy Live News: "Coronavirus face masks ‘could have a devastating effect on the environment.’"
2020-03-17 - FIM Energetique: "Les masques faciaux contre les coronavirus «pourraient avoir un effet dévastateur sur l'environnement»."
2020-03-12 - Reuters: "Discarded coronavirus masks clutter Hong Kong's beaches, trails."
2020-03-12 - The Langara Voice: "Advocates say that young people will benefit from MSP coverage of contraceptives."
2020-03-07 - Burnaby Now: "Burnaby praised for backing free contraceptives for women."
2020-03-06 - Radio Canada: "Le soutien grandit pour la gratuité de la contraception sur ordonnance en C.-B.."
2020-03-03 - The Capilano Courier: "BC Government Rejects No-Cost Contraceptives."
2020-03-03 - The Standard: "Soiled masks pile up on HK beaches, hiking trails."
2020-02-20 - Saanich News: "No-cost birth control not included in 2020 B.C. budget."
2020-02-17 - Ici Colombie Britannique: "Intersections plus sûres à Victoria."
2020-02-13 - CTV News: "New 'Stop for me' project aims to protect pedestrians at Victoria intersections."
2020-02-13 - Saanich News: "Saanich man pitches road safety initiative to raise awareness of unmarked crosswalks."
2020-02-13 - eKnow.ca: "Letter: It’s time for universal no-cost prescription contraception."
2020-01-29 - Saanich News: "Victoria becomes first municipality to endorse campaign for provincially-funded contraception."
2020-01-14 - Saanich News: "Saanich staff look forward to allowing road murals, but say it’s not a top priority."
2020-01-11 - Victoria News: "Saanich resident pushes for colourful road murals, cites traffic-calming benefits."
2020-01-08 - CBC All Points West: "Slowing down traffic and brightening up the ashphalt."

2019

2019-12-22 - The Globe and Mail: "Ontario legislature unlikely to stop saying Lord’s Prayer at the start of each day."
2019-12-18 - CTV News: "Victoria cycling group working to measure air, noise pollution."
2019-12-18 - Saanich News: "Sparks fly at Saanich council meeting when chair threatens to throw fellow councillor out."
2019-12-18 - Sooke News Mirror: "Saanich creates ‘flexibility’ with updates to its community grants program."
2019-12-15 - CBC News: "Just how loud are city streets in Victoria? Cycling coalition plans to use monitoring machines to find out."
2019-12-11 - CBC All Points West: "Just how loud are city streets in Victoria? Cycling coalition plans to use monitoring machines to find out."
2019-12-11 - Radio Canada: "L’athéisme est-il une religion?"
2019-11-22 - Victoria News: "Resident pushes for electric in Saanich’s leaf blower replacement plan."
2019-11-16 - Victoria News: "Saanich resident calling for gas powered leaf blower ban finds support as autumn leaves fall."
2019-10-28 - CHEK News: "Blowing up controversy: Should gas leaf blowers be banned?"
2019-10-21 - Victoria News: "NDP Laurel Collins elected in Victoria."
2019-10-02 - Sooke News Mirror: "Giant Babadook puppet marches in Pride parade, student climate strike."
2019-08-31 - Radio Canada: "Des cyclistes exigent de meilleures infrastructures sur les traversiers de BC Ferries."
2019-08-31 - CBC News: "Cyclists say they want better bike infrastructure on BC Ferries."
2019-08-19 - Saanich News: "Saanich council considers more ambitious climate change goals."
2019-08-15 - Radio Canada: "Un habitant de Saanich demande l'interdiction des souffleurs à feuilles à essence."
2019-07-15 - Victoria News: "Saanich resident helps take a bite out of global shark fin trade."
2019-07-13 - BC Local News: "10,000th book delivered to Little Free Libraries in Greater Victoria."
2019-07-12 - CHEK News: "Local man works to save sharks across the globe."
2019-07-10 - Reuters: "Massive shark fin haul into Hong Kong dodges global shipping bans."
2019-07-04 - Sooke News Mirror: "Pro-choice advocates angered by pro-life bus shelter ads in downtown Victoria."
2019-05-15 - CHEK News: "Saanich to examine the way in which permissive tax exemptions are handed out."
2019-05-12 - Saanich News: "Former Saanich councillor candidate questions proposed mandate for citizens’ assembly."
2019-04-12 - Times Colonist: "Letter: Saanich Needs Housing Strategy."
2019-04-10 - Sooke News Mirror: "Humanist group with Saanich ties accused of being “hardline secular activists.”
2019-03-26 - Victoria News: "Councillor wants to see concrete action after Saanich declares climate emergency."
2019-03-31 - Saanich News: "Advocacy Group says Budget will Make Saanich Less Affordable."
2019-03-18 - Saanich News: "Community Leader Calls on Saanich to Directly Send Money on Affordable Housing."
2019-03-17 - Victoria News: "Saanich community leader calls for additional improvements to permissive tax policy."
2019-01-23 - Saanich News: "Push for a new library in Victoria would also benefit Saanich."
2019-01-09 - Saanich News: "Saanich councillors call for ban on disposable plastic products."

2018

2018-11-12 - All Steamed Up: "Yes or no to proportional representation: A debate."
2018-10-14 - Times Colonist: "Our Community: Little library marks 200, and growing."
2018-10-10 - Sooke News Mirror: "Province says Saanich-owned land unsuitable for supportive housing.
2018-10-04 - The North Island Eagle: "Fishy Business: A special opinion editorial with Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff & Bryce Casavant."
2018-09-20 - Sooke News Mirror: "Religious institutions in Saanich may have to justify their permissive tax exemptions."
2018-07-05 - Victoria News: "Empty Loblaws lot fuels speculation in Saanich."
2018-06-30 - Saanich News: "Community organizer enters the race for Saanich council."
2018-06-26 - Times Colonist: "Letter: Use of vacant lots for temporary housing."
2018-05-13 - Victoria News: "Resident Wants Saanich to Curb Changes to Boulevard Bylaw."

2017

2017-09-25 - The Tyee: "BC Ferries Bike Fee Violates the Spirit of Two Wheels, Say Cyclists."
2017-07-11 - Saanich News: "Saanich hits bulleye with new bylaw to control goose population."
2017-04-18 - The Gauntlet: "Decades-old “Leon the Frog” poem restored at the University of Calgary."
2017-04-03 - University of Calgary: "Leon the Frog to rise again."
2017-03-31 - National Geographic: "The Conservation Group That’s Working to End Shark Fin Sales and Distribution in the UK by 2023."
2017-03-31 - The Guantlet: "Iconic “Leon the Frog” poem in Social Sciences tower accidentally painted over."
2017-01-12 - Alberni Valley News: "ADSS debate club heads to regional competition."