Islander

Humans probably aren't at immediate risk of going extinct, but societies and communities, and our present form of “civilisation,” are, writes Trevor Hancock.

The “murder hornet” — a.k.a. the “Asian giant hornet” — has a new identity: northern giant hornet. This is not the first name overhaul the Entomological Society of America has undertaken.

Medicine bags are a cultural item used for healing and protection

In North America, we spend on average 90 per cent of our time indoors.

“It’s a great honour and pretty cool to be included in such a diverse group of people.”

Celebration on Aug. 20 for opening of new skate and bike facilities at Topaz Park

$601-million project is the final, fourth stage of upgrades to the canyon highway

Bilingualism at any level of expertise has been found to have neurological benefits

Summer, when the sun is so hot that even the painfully cold waves of the Salish Sea look appealing, is a great time to start cold water swimming — responsibly, of course.

A Saanich couple have gone over the top to reduce their ecological footprint by installing a living green roof to their house.