These images were created prior to our evacuation from Summerland late Friday night. Given our hurried packing there was no time to take shots of the fire itself though we did witness the Cartwright Mountain Ridge (our dog walking area) fully aflame. Many such images are sprinkled throughout social and news media. Our evacuation story... Continue Reading →
Fire flames at COP30 brings negotiations about a burning planet to a halt for six hours
UPDATE - At the time of publication talks still continue, now in overtime. See how this particular World Series ends. Letter from COP30 in Belém, Brazil - University of British Columbia sociologist, David Tindall reports from COP30 – Published in The Tyee, Friday, November 21, 2025 David Tindall, a sociology professor at UBC, is chair... Continue Reading →