(Disclosure – I once worked with Don Power and the cat taught me a whole lot)
When I grow up, I would like the Regina Streets magazine to belong to the Regina Chamber of Commerce. Not only is belonging to the Chamber a great networking opportunity, I think it would be a very strong statement about where our publication hopes to fit within the Regina media scene.
Because of my love of and interest in our local Chamber of Commerce, I find myself constantly watching their web site. And, I frequently compare their offerings to the services provided by Chambers in other markets. Luckily, I read a whole lot of blogs so the opinions I read are quite diverse. Don Power is Nanaimo based business strategist who frequently writes about the business scene in Nanaimo. Read more »
There was a special feature disc to “Planet Earth” that was essentially a documentary about our environmental future. Much of this documentary talked extensively about the conservation movement; it was a fascinating conversation to watch, actually. Topics such as poaching protected species, or how an agency with a small budget decides which animals to focus on, made for a rare glimpse into these movements.
Poaching is generally divided into two groups: those that poach animals to sell on the black market, and those that poach to survive. The question that was addressed in this “Planet Earth” documentary, and the one that I pose to you now, is when it comes to feeding a starving family, or protecting the health of an animal population, which is most important? Read more »
On April 12th, I will post what I feel is a very interesting and important question. I recently received “Planet Earth” as a gift, and after watching was simply even more enthralled with the natural world all around us.
As a precursor to the April 12th post, please enjoy the below brief video of some of the wonder of our planet.
Well, I must confess that this is a sad post to write. On Friday of last week, The Sasquatch held a wake/commemoration for the end of their publication.
A fiercely independent media source, Sasquatch will be suspending its publication due to financial strains and a generally challenging market. Editor Shayna Stock summed it up best when she wrote,
“This has been a difficult process for everyone involved, particularly because the need for independent media in this province is still so acute, and The Sasquatch, though barely out of its infancy, was already punching far above its weight. The more unbalanced and divided our world becomes, the stronger the need for democratic, public-interest journalism that holds power to account and presents practical alternatives to the status quo. It is painful, then, to close down a new publication that directly addresses that need.”
Well said, Shayna, well said. To all those involved with the publishing of The Sasquatch, thanks for being part of an important dialogue. We will miss you!
In this intensely interesting article, Mo Abrahim decided to present the bright face of Africa – its bright lights, its strong, talented governments, and its success stories. However, he did not let this focus on the positive keep him from discussing some of the things that Africa’s leaders must do to lead more of its 967 million people out of deplorable poverty.
For example, Ibrahim does a truly wonderful job of discussing why African nations must work together and form regional partnerships in order to compete internationally. He also recommends that aid be invested in infrastructure so that African economies can grow.